KEMET Expands Surface-Mount Ceramic X7R MLCC Portfolio With Extended Capacitance Values

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 1 -- KEMET Corporation today announced the expansion of their commercial surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitor portfolio with the extension of capacitance values in the X7R dielectric. These extended values range from .022 to 10 microfarads and are offered in EIA 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, and 1210 case sizes in rated voltages of 6.3 to 50 volts. Capacitors are available in tolerances of K (+/-10%) and M (+/-20%). All are RoHS compliant with 100% pure matte tin-plated terminations for excellent solderability.

These components are designed to provide circuit functions in bypass, coupling, decoupling and frequency discrimination circuit applications in devices such as gaming consoles, laptops, desktops, power supplies, digital cameras, and various automotive and telecommunications applications.

The operating temperature range of X7R capacitors is between -55 degrees C and +125 degrees C, with zero bias capacitance shift limited to +/-15% over those ranges.

"These capacitance offerings in the X7R dielectric demonstrate KEMET's commitment to providing industry-leading products in accordance with the ever- increasing needs of our customers," said Michelle Willoughby, Ceramics Product Manager.

KEMET Corporation provides industry-leading, high-performance capacitance solutions, including the world's most complete line of surface-mount capacitor technologies across tantalum, ceramic, and solid aluminum dielectrics, provided with the world's best quality, delivery, and service. KEMET's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KEM. KEMET is an ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 certified company.

   Dean W. Dimke
   Director of Corporate and
     Marketing Communication
   deandimke@kemet.com
   864-228-4448

   Corey Antoniades
   Associate Product Line Manager
   Ceramic Business Unit
   coreyantoniades@kemet.com
   864-228-4485