KEMET KPS Series Multilayer Stacked Capacitor Now Available for Automotive Applications

GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced the release of its Automotive Grade (AEC-Q200 qualified) KPS Series (KEMET Power Solution) stacked X7R multilayer ceramic capacitor.

The KPS Series utilizes proprietary lead frame technology to vertically stack one or two MLCCs into a parallel circuit in a single compact surface mount package. The lead frame isolates the capacitors from the printed circuit board, offering advanced mechanical and thermal stress performance and addressing concerns for audible, microphonic noise that may occur when a bias voltage is applied. Stacking allows for up to double the capacitance in the same or smaller design footprint when compared to traditional surface mount MLCC devices.

"Automotive engineers require a superior, high capacitance, high reliability solution for severe applications," said Tim Hollander, KEMET Product Line Manger. "KPS Auto, with its bulk capacitance and outstanding flex performance, clearly demonstrates KEMET's continued commitment to serving our customers in the automotive industry."

Providing up to 10mm of board flex capability, KPS Series capacitors are environmentally friendly and in compliance with RoHS legislation. Currently available in X7R dielectric, these devices are capable of Pb-Free reflow profiles and provide lower ESR and higher ripple current capability when compared to other dielectric solutions.

Designed for demanding environments such as power supplies, typical applications include smoothing circuits, DC-to-DC converters, input/output filters, piezoelectric and mechanical noise reduction, and improving flex performance in board flex application.

KPS Benefits

• Automotive Grade (AEC-Q200)
• Higher capacitance in the same footprint
• Potential board space savings
• Advanced protection against thermal and mechanical stress
• Provides up to 10mm of board flex capability
• Reduces audible, microphonic noise
• Extremely low ESR and ESL
• Pb-Free and RoHS compliant
• Capable of Pb-Free reflow profiles
• Non-polar device, minimizing installation concerns

Electrical and Physical Characteristics

• Case sizes: 1210, 1812, 2220
• Tolerances: +/-10%, +/-15%
• X7R dielectric (temperature characteristic = +/-15% capacitance shift from -55 degrees to +125 degrees C)
• Temperature range: -55 degrees C to +125 degrees C
• Voltage options: 10V, 16V, 25V, 50V, 100V and  250V
• Capacitance values: 0.1 microF to 47 microF

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