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High CV MLCC DC BIAS and AGEING Capacitance Loss Explained

By European Passive Components Institute Posted On 1.3.2019

Source: Original EPCI article

by: Tomas Zednicek, EPCI

MLCC capacitors are dominating today’s capacitor market enabling high grade of electronics miniaturization. The continuous downsizing and use of higher and higher dielectric constant materials for MLCC class II capacitors has however resulted in worsening of some electrical parameters stability such as capacitance drop at operating conditions. Thus, in consequence, what can be considered as an enabling technology for consumer and wearable applications may pose some risk if used in critical applications such as automotive, safety, medical or industrial sector, that are also in need for continuous miniaturization. (more…)

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High Voltage MLCCs Arc-Over Prevention

By Electronic Products Posted On 1.3.2019

Source: Electronic Products article

By Reggie Philips, senior product manager, KEMET. Innovative arc-over prevention enables compact, high-voltage surface-mount MLCCs to deliver a cost-effective and space-saving solution for emerging applications in EVs or renewable-energy generation. (more…)

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Passive Filter Design Concept of Buck Regulators for Ultra-Low Noise Applications

By Monolithic Power Systems Posted On 22.2.2019

Source: Monolithic power article

Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) have the advantage of high efficiency compared to traditional low-dropout (LDO) regulators. Due to its switching nature, a SMPS emits noise at its switching frequency and its harmonics. This article illustrates the procedure of designing filtering to achieve ultra-low output voltage noise with SMPS regulators. (more…)

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Why low ESR matters in capacitor design

By Capacitor Faks and EPCI Posted On 11.2.2019

Source: Capacitor Faks blog, EPCI

by Anthony Kenny (Capacitor Faks) and Tomas Zednicek (EPCI). A practical capacitor is a non-ideal component. Its circuit model contains series inductance (ESL) and series resistance (ESR). Although equivalent series resistance is often shown in circuit models as a constant value, it varies depending on operating conditions. ESR is resistance from a combination of energy loss mechanisms under specific operating conditions. (more…)

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Effects of ESL on capacitor performance

By Capacitor Faks and EPCI Posted On 8.2.2019

Source: Capacitor Faks blog

Capacitors are widely used in electronic circuits for storing and managing energy. Typical applications include filtering, decoupling, energy storage, and tuning. Some applications such as decoupling demand low impedance, high ripple current capability, and excellent surge performance. Inductance is one of the key parameters to consider when selecting a capacitor for high speed digital circuits. (more…)

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What is the difference between X8G, X8L and X8R ceramic capacitor dielectrics?

By Capacitor Faks Posted On 17.12.2018

Source: Capacitor Faks blog

With increasing use of electronic modules in under-the-hood applications in the automotive industry, X8* type ceramic dielectrics for up to 150C operating temperature are becoming more and more popular. But, do you know what is the difference between X8G, X8L and X8R ceramic capacitor dielectrics? (more…)

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The Basics & Benefits of Tantalum & Ceramic Capacitors

By Power Systems Design Posted On 13.12.2018

Source: Power Systems Design article

by Brian Brunette, AVX Corporation

Tantalum (Ta) capacitors and multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are two widely accepted capacitor technologies that can be employed in a wide range of electronics applications. Although both technologies perform the same basic function, they are very different in terms of their construction techniques, materials, and performance under various conditions, so it’s important to understand the potential impact of selecting one over the other. (more…)

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Induction Heating and Induction Heating Capacitors

By Capacitor Faks Posted On 11.12.2018

Source: EPCI, Capacitors Faks blog

Induction heating occurs when an electrically conducting material is placed within a varying magnetic field. The heating is due to eddy-current losses within the material (in magnetic materials such as iron, some heat is also generated by hysteresis losses). Let’s have a look at needs for capacitors in this application field. (more…)

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The ‘relativity’ of High Q capacitors

By Electronics Specifier Posted On 22.11.2018

Source: Electronics Specifier article

by Johanson Technology.

For many high power RF applications, the ‘Q factor’ of embedded capacitors is one of the most important characteristics in the design of circuits. This includes products such as cellular/telecomm equipment, MRI coils, plasma generators, lasers and other medical, military and industrial electronics. (more…)

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Five not-so-general-purpose multilayer ceramic capacitors

By Capacitor Faks Posted On 1.11.2018

Source: Capacitor Faks blog

The MLCC capacitor is one of the most widely used passive components today. Approximately 1000 billion multilayer ceramic capacitors are produced per year. Manufacturers have improved the electrical performance of these passive components through incremental progress in design, manufacturing methods, and materials. Today’s chip MLCC capacitors are smaller and offer better reliability and improved electrical specifications as compared to their predecessors. They offer impressively high capacitance values, high temperature values (over 200oC), and ultra-low loss. Furthermore, today’s surface mount MLCC capacitors have higher capability to withstand thermal expansion and bending. (more…)

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