AVX Develops Industry's First 50V Tantalum Polymer Capacitor

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TCJ SMD polymer tantalum capacitor series to include the industry's first 1μF/50V and 10μF/35V device. The TCJ Series polymer capacitors are suitable for continuous operation with just 20% voltage derating. The TCJ Series 50V range extension meets the demands of DC/DC converter applications that supply circuits in LCD TVs, base stations, rectifiers, switching hubs, routers, line filters, and LED power drivers in PC monitors and new LED-technology TVs. The tantalum capacitors with conductive polymers are more stable with ambient temperature and applied voltage when compared to multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). Polymer tantalum capacitors offer several additional intrinsic benefits, such as withstanding high ripple currents and providing low ESR values. The TCJ Series polymer tantalum capacitors are RoHS-compliant and contain no halogens, which top equipment manufacturers are anxious to eliminate. In addition, the conductive polymer cathode is inherently low oxygen bearing and thus helps provide a reduced ignition failure mode unlike other tantalum technology capacitor. For more information, contact AVX at One AVX Boulevard, Fountain Inn, S.C. 29644; by calling 864-967-9343, or on the Web at: www.avx.com