Citing broad market interest in its AO-CAP aluminium polymer capacitor, and a growing interest in lower voltage devices, KEMET Electronics recently expanded the AO-CAP line to include larger capacitance devices and extended voltage ranges. Introduced in September 2001 with distributor partner TTI, the new product quickly reached the design tables of a broad range of customers in a wide range of industries. Consequently, KEMET went back to the drawing board to design production equipment to produce AO-CAPs for wider requirements.
KEMET's initial AO-CAP thrust was in the 6 V and 4 V devices, in D and V case sizes with capacitance in the 47-220 µF range. However, requests for higher capacitance values, X case size devices and 2 V AO-CAPs have been increasing, causing KEMET to move forward with plans to produce these additional devices.
John Boan, KEMET AO-CAP Product manager noted, "Within a month of the product launch we had many sample orders for the six initial values and sample requests for six additional values. TTI has filled all those orders and requests, and KEMET is further broadening the AO-CAP line to include devices with higher capacitance and devices with lower voltages. We have noticed an industry trend migrating toward lower voltages with these extremely low ESR devices. These capacitors will help extend battery life per charge, and that is a big deal. Based on the positive reception of the AO-CAP, KEMET is forging ahead to expand production capacity, despite the current slow market conditions."
"Engineers who have tried the new KEMET aluminium polymer AO-CAP capacitor are very enthusiastic about its attributes, particularly the improvement in capacitance retention and the product's considerably lower ESR," Boan also noted.
Desire to extend battery life along with the continued miniaturisation is driving the lower voltage/lower ESR requirements. At the same time, many telecom and networking applications are calling for higher capacitance AO-CAP devices, so KEMET is continuing to develop increased capacitance AO-CAP devices.
SMT flat-wire inductor for automotive electronics Würth Electronics South Africa
Passive Components
Würth Elektronik introduces its new WE-SFIA series of flat-wire inductors in 2010, 2013, and 2016 packages.
Read more...Nanocrystalline cores for cable assembly Würth Electronics South Africa
Passive Components
Conventional MnZn and NiZn ferrite cores for cable assembly are now complemented by nanocrystalline cable cores.
Read more...Cooling solutions for modern electronics Future Electronics
Passive Components
As electronic systems become more compact and powerful, effective thermal management has become a critical aspect of product design.
Read more...DC-link capacitors with ultra-low inductance Electrocomp
Passive Components
TDK Corporation recently released its new series of MKP DC high-frequency film capacitors, a high-performance DC link capacitor platform for next-generation SiC-based power electronics.
Read more...Generating negative voltages from a positive supply Altron Arrow
Editor's Choice Passive Components
It is common for IoT devices, industrial sensors, meters, and medical equipment to require both a positive and negative voltage, and this article explains the options available to produce a negative rail from a positive rail supply.
Read more...High-precision thick-film resistors Avnet Silica
Passive Components
The new Panasonic ERJPC high precision thick-film resistors series deliver accuracy levels previously only achievable with thin film technology, offering customers higher power density and cost-effective performance.
Read more...Semi-shielded power inductors RS South Africa
Passive Components
The SDCx family from Eaton includes the SDCL and SDCH series of semi-shielded power inductors designed for reliable performance in consumer, industrial, energy, and medical applications.
Read more...Compact high-current power inductor EBV Electrolink
Passive Components
Vishay’s IHLP series power inductors deliver high current capability in an ultra-low profile, magnetically shielded design.
Read more...Tiny noise suppression filters RS South Africa
Passive Components
TDK Corporation recently announced its latest noise suppression filters of the MAF0603GWY series, which measure only 0,6 x 0,3 x 0,3 mm.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version