TDK capacitors are rated for 100V operation

Using dielectric thin-layer and multi-layering technologies, TDK has reduced the gaps between the ceramic dielectric layers by 40 per cent compared to earlier products.

In addition, sintering conditions were optimised to maintain the reliability needed for capacitors in automotive applications, while also enabling package size reductions and increased capacitances.

As a result, TDK's mid-voltage ceramic chip capacitors are around 50 per cent smaller than the previous generation of devices at equivalent capacitance values.

The capacitors are available in a range from the smallest C1005 device (0402 size; 0.01uF) to the largest, the C5750 (2220 size; 10uF).

The devices are all rated for 100V operation.

TDK's mid-voltage capacitors feature X7S temperature characteristics (temperature range of between -55C and 125C, capacitance variance of +/-22 per cent).

This makes them suitable for use in automotive engine compartments and in the switching power-supply smoothing circuits required in industrial equipment.

These capacitors are expected to be widely adopted in environmentally friendly electronic products, such as eco-friendly cars that use less fuel and emit less carbon dioxide.

These green efforts have been supported by the increased use of electronic equipment, which in turn has increased market demand for smaller on-board electronic components.