Exxelia presents its High-Q capacitor range for RF and Microwave high reliability applications.
Exxelia, a leader in high-performance electronic components presents its advanced High-Q RF Microwave ceramic capacitors, designed to meet the stringent demands of RF applications across the Defense, Space, Medical, and Industry sectors.
These capacitors, featuring P100 and NPO high-Q RF technology, offer ultra-low ESR for applications ranging from HF to Ka bands.
Exceptional Performance and Reliability
Exxelia’s RF Microwave capacitors with class 1 P100 or COG/NPO dielectric temperature coefficients, ensuring a high Q quality factor (high-Q) and ultra-low loss. The company has significantly increased its manufacturing capacity in France over the past few years, celebrating 20 years in business. With a standard lead time of 10-12 weeks, Exxelia benefits from a vast network of representatives and distributors, positioning itself as a key player in the industry.
Key Technical Features
- Frequency Range: 1MHz to 40GHz (HF to Ka bands, including HF, UHF, VHF, L, S, and C Bands)
- Case Sizes: Available in a variety of sizes, including 0603, 0805, 0505, 1111, 2525, 4040, and more
- High Q Factor: Q values typically exceeding 100,000 at 1 GHz, ensuring low dissipation factors
- Stable Performance: Voltage stability from 200V to 7,200V, with temperature stability from -55°C to +175°C
- Non-magnetic Terminations: Ideal for applications requiring minimal magnetic field disturbance, such as MRI medical equipment
- Low ESR: Essential for maintaining high efficiency in sensitive electronic systems
Exxelia’s RF/Microwave Capacitor Series
- Power High-Q Microwave Capacitor: Frequency range 1MHz to 2GHz, P100 or COG/NPO dielectrics, case sizes 2525 and 4040
- Classic High-Q Microwave Capacitor: Frequency range 30MHz to 3GHz, P100 dielectric, case sizes 0505 and 1111
- Super High-Q Microwave Capacitor: Frequency range 30MHz to 5GHz, COG/NPO dielectric, case sizes 0402, 0603, 0505, 0805, 1206, 1210, and 1111
- Broadband Microwave Capacitor: Frequency range up to 40GHz, L, S, C, X, Ku, K, Ka bands, X7R dielectric, case sizes 0201 and 0402
Comparison of Exxelia High-Q Microwave Capacitors
| Series | Dielectrics | Capacity Range | Nominal Voltage | Max Temperature | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Series | RF/Microwave | 0.1 pF – 1000 pF | Up to 1500 V | 175°C | UHF, RF amplifiers, filters, MRI |
| CP Series | RF/Microwave | 1 pF – 10 nF | Up to 7200 V | 125°C | RF amplifiers, plasma chambers, MRI |
| CL Series | RF/Microwave | 1 pF – 10 nF | Up to 7200 V | 125°C | RF generators, power filters |
| SHR-SHD Series | RF/Microwave | 0.5 pF – 100 pF | Up to 500 V | 175°C | Impedance matching, coupling |
In the medical field, Exxelia’s RF/Microwave capacitors ensure precise equipment operation, crucial for technologies like MRI and ultrasound. These capacitors maintain stable signal integrity, vital for accurate diagnostic results, and reduce noise in patient monitoring systems, ensuring clear data transmission for real-time analysis.
Exxelia’s High-Q RF Microwave capacitors are available in various configurations and sizes to meet the specific needs of medical electronics manufacturers. With rigorous testing and adherence to international standards, these capacitors promise reliable performance for a variety of critical applications.
Exxelia is also expanding its offerings to include other RF/Microwave components, such as ferrites, dielectric resonators, and tuning elements, further solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.