AVX has extended the working voltage range of its RF multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from 100 V d.c. to 250 V d.c.

Designated the SQCA series, the MLCC provides low ESR, high Q, high self-resonance and a capacitance range of 0,1 pF to 100 pF in a 0605 case size. Providing high stability under the stresses of changing voltage, frequency and temperature, the SQCA series MLCC is well suited for use in microwave RF/IF amplifier, low noise amplifier, mixer, oscillator, filter network and MRI system applications.

The SQ series chips feature a porcelain and ceramic dielectric material that provides high reliability, low ESR and up to 40% lower equivalent series resistance than previous versions. This makes them suitable for applications with high current carrying capabilities and high quality factors. The parts are RoHS compliant due to 100% tin terminations; tin/lead terminations are also available.