Medical grade MLCCs

15 June 2016 Passive Components

AVX has released the MQ Series medical grade MLCCs (multi-layer chip capacitor). Manufactured, tested and qualified using stringent medical design, in-process and lot acceptance requirements, they deliver the reliability performance required by electronic life support applications, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and neuromodulation devices.

The components are available in eight EIA case sizes spanning 0402 to 2225, and four dielectric materials: NP0 (C0G), X7R, X7S and X5R. Voltage ratings for the series range from 4 V to 100 V, capacitance values span 1 pF to 100 F, and capacitance tolerances extend from ±0,1 pF to ±30%. The capacitors are also available with four termination options: plated Ni/Sn, 60/40 Sn/Pb, 5% minimum Pb-plated solder, and gold plated.

NP0 (C0G), X7R and X7S MQ series MLCCs are rated for operating temperatures spanning -55°C to +125°C, while operating temperatures for the X5R models range from -55°C to +85°C. MQ series capacitors in 0402, 1210, 1812, 1825 and 2225 cases are compatible with reflow soldering, whereas 0603, 0805 and 1206 cases are compatible with both reflow and wave.

For more information contact Yolandi de Beer, Avnet South Africa, +27 (0)11 319 8600, yolandi.debeer@avnet.eu, www.avnet.co.za

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