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Built Into Tomorrow
Overview
KEMET’s Flexible Termination (FT-CAP) Multilayer Ceramic
Capacitor in Ultra-Stable X8R dielectric incorporates a
unique, exible termination system that is integrated with
KEMET’s standard termination materials. A conductive
silver epoxy is utilized between the base metal and nickel
barrier layers of KEMET’s standard termination system
in order to establish pliability, while maintaining terminal
strength, solderability and electrical performance.
This technology was developed in order to address the
primary failure mode of MLCCs– ex cracks, which are
typically the result of excessive tensile and shear stresses
produced during board exure and thermal cycling. Flexible
termination technology inhibits the transfer of board stress
to the rigid ceramic body, therefore mitigating ex cracks
which can result in low IR or short circuit failures.
Although this technology does not eliminate the potential
for mechanical damage that may propagate during extreme
environmental and handling conditions, it does provide
superior ex performance over standard termination
systems. FT-CAP complements KEMET’s Open Mode,
Floating Electrode (FE-CAP), Floating Electrode with
Flexible Termination (FF-CAP), and KEMET Power Solutions
(KPS) product lines by providing a complete portfolio of ex
mitigation solutions.
Combined with the stability of KEMET’s Ultra-Stable high
temperature dielectric technology, these ex-robust devices
are RoHS Compliant, offer up to 5 mm of ex-bend capability
and feature a 150°C maximum operating temperature.
Ultra-Stable X8R dielectric offers the same temperature
capability as conventional X8R, but without the capacitance
loss due to applied DC voltage. These devices exhibit no
change in capacitance with respect to voltage and boast a
minimal change in capacitance with reference to ambient
temperature. They are also suitable replacements for higher
capacitance and larger footprint devices that fail to offer
capacitance stability. Capacitance change with respect to
temperature is limited to ±15% from −55°C to +150°C.
In addition to Commercial Grade, Automotive Grade devices
are available which meet the demanding Automotive
Electronics Council's AEC-Q200 qualication requirements.
Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Flexible Termination System (FT-CAP), Ultra-Stable X8R
Dielectric, 10 – 100 VDC (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Ordering Information
C 1206 X 104 J 3 H A C AUTO
Ceramic
(L" x W")
Specication/
Series
Capacitance
Code (pF)
Capacitance
Tolerance
Voltage
Dielectric
Rate/
Termination Finish
1
Grade
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
X = Flexible
Termination
Two
signicant
digits and
number of
zeros.
B = ±0.10 pF
C = ±0.25 pF
D = ±0.5 pF
F = ±1%
G = ±2%
J = ±5%
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
8 = 10
4 = 16
3 = 25
5 = 50
1 = 100
H = Ultra-
Stable X8R
A =
N/A
C = 100% Matte Sn
L = SnPb (5% Pb minimum)
See
"Packaging
C-Spec
Ordering
Options Table"
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Additional termination nish options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
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SnPb termination nish option is not available on Automotive Grade product.
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