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Technical Article: SuperCapacitor Improvements on Small Generator Power Quality

On December 12, 2022   /   News / Events / Press, SuperCapacitors, Technical Articles / Whitepapers  
Technical Article: SuperCapacitor Improvements on Small Generator Power Quality

SuperCapacitor Improvements on Small Generator Power Quality Written By: Ron Demcko | Ashley Stanziola | Daniel West Abstract: To expand portable electronics usage/reach/offering, the renewable power industry has taken an interest in the worldwide awareness of climate change and electronic waste, specifically how batteries affect the environment. One advancement is the emergence of modern low power hand crank generators, which roughly coincides with the accelerating interest in green energy used in portable electronics.

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Technical Article: Predicting Metal Film Capacitor Lifetime Using Thermal Simulation

On December 8, 2022   /   Film Technology, News / Events / Press, Technical Articles / Whitepapers  
Technical Article: Predicting Metal Film Capacitor Lifetime Using Thermal Simulation

Predicting Metal Film Capacitor Lifetime Using Thermal Simulation Written By: Youssef Laamimat Abstract: In high-power applications like electric vehicles (EVs), customized metal film capacitors are often required to meet energy demands in a specific form factor. These capacitors exhibit a strong temperature dependence of their bulk capacitance over time, which directly limits their total service life. To maximize lifetime while minimizing space requirements, it is important to include accurate thermal simulation as part of the design process to ensure optimized and evenly distributed heat generation.

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Technical Article: SuperCapacitors: A Reliable Backup Power Solution

On December 6, 2022   /   News / Events / Press, SuperCapacitors, Technical Articles / Whitepapers  
Technical Article: SuperCapacitors: A Reliable Backup Power Solution

SuperCapacitors: A Reliable Backup Power Solution Written By: Johnson Jiang Abstract: Electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) are electrochemical capacitors called “SuperCapacitors,” or supercaps, due to their high energy density. Compared to traditional electrolytic capacitors, SuperCapacitors store electrical energy about two to three orders of magnitude higher and achieve several hundred thousand to millions of charge-discharge cycles. This advantage comes from the special construction of SuperCapacitors.

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Technical Article: Electrostatic Protection Using Ceramic Capacitors

On November 28, 2022   /   Ceramic Capacitors, News / Events / Press, Technical Articles / Whitepapers  
Technical Article: Electrostatic Protection Using Ceramic Capacitors

Electrostatic Protection Using Ceramic Capacitors Written By: Oliver Zimmermann | John McCarry Abstract: Any conductive interface between an electrical circuit and the outside world introduces the possibility of damage through electrostatic discharge (ESD). Accumulated static charge on a person, a cable, or any similar surface can readily dissipate its stored potential energy upon contact into sensitive components resulting in highly destructive currents. Ideally, varistors and TVS diodes only activate to protect the circuit when a high voltage is present and impart no parasitic effects during normal operation. For high-speed data lines, in particular, it is critical that the protection device introduce as little capacitance as possible (Electronic Design). TVS diodes and varistors are therefore specified not only by their voltage

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Thailand Facility Grand Opening

On November 10, 2022   /   Company News, News / Events / Press  
Thailand Facility Grand Opening

KYOCERA AVX’s new flagship facility in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, features 1.2 million square feet of state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, testing, storage, and distribution space, meets FM Global standards, and features walkable ceilings, full electrical power supply redundancy, and column-free production areas. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (November 10, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has announced the grand opening of its $300 million advanced manufacturing facility for ceramic and tantalum capacitors in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The new facility features 1.2 million square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehousing space. Deliberately designed as a safe and sustainable global facility for the production of ceramic and tantalum capacitors, the

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KYOCERA AVX is Exhibiting at Electronica 2022

On November 8, 2022   /   Company News, News / Events / Press  
KYOCERA AVX is Exhibiting at Electronica 2022

The KYOCERA AVX team will showcase the company’s complete line of trusted and proven component solutions optimized for advanced automotive, industrial, and high-reliability applications, amongst others. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (November 8, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is exhibiting at electronica 2022 in Munich, Germany, November 15–18. The KYOCERA AVX team will showcase the company’s complete line of trusted and proven component solutions at Booth 502 in Hall B4 (B4.502). Solutions on display will include advanced capacitors, antennas, interconnects, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the automotive, IoT and IIoT, industrial, international

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KYOCERA AVX Announces New MLCC Part Numbering System

On November 7, 2022   /   Company News, News / Events / Press  
KYOCERA AVX Announces New MLCC Part Numbering System

The new global MLCC part numbering system launching this November will maximize manufacturing synergies within KYOCERA AVX and the KYOCERA Electronics Components Group and make it easier for customers to search the entire brand portfolio. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (November 7, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is introducing a new global MLCC part numbering system this November. The new global MLCC part numbering system will maximize manufacturing synergies within KYOCERA AVX and the KYOCERA Electronics Components Group, which combined their MLCC manufacturing and development resources in 2021 following the corporate reorganization and rebranding that elicited KYOCERA AVX. It will also facilitate the rapid expansion

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Tantalum Capacitors in 5G Smartphone Applications

On November 4, 2022   /   Company News, News / Events / Press, Tantalum / Niobium / Polymer, Technical Articles / Whitepapers  
Tantalum Capacitors in 5G Smartphone Applications

Tantalum Capacitors in 5G Smartphone Applications Written By: Jason Liu Abstract: The global smartphone market has grown enormously over the past decade. In 2019, about 1.32 billion smartphones were shipped globally, of which 367 million units were shipped in China alone, accounting for 27.8% of the global total. With the ongoing investment into the construction of 5G networks, especially in China, 5G-enabled smartphones are set to become ubiquitous in the near future. 5G phones are projected to grow by 10% starting in 2020 compared to the previous year. Under favorable economic and regulatory conditions, there will be ample opportunities for both leading and emerging manufacturers to capture more market share. Additionally, there are several design houses for smartphones that design

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Key Parameters for Designing Ceramic Capacitors in SMPS Circuits

On October 28, 2022   /   Ceramic Capacitors, News / Events / Press, Technical Articles / Whitepapers  
Key Parameters for Designing Ceramic Capacitors in SMPS Circuits

Key Parameters for Designing Ceramic Capacitors in SMPS Circuits Written By: Kevin Cho Abstract: Capacitors are ubiquitous and indispensable components of electronic circuits used for a plethora of uses. For engineers looking to design multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) in switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) such as Buck and Boost converters, some essential parameters to be considered include the ripple current capability, ripple voltage, and power dissipation. Using the KYOCERA AVX SpiCalci10 model simulation tool for SMPS capacitors, this whitepaper will outline various MLCC characteristics, AC current capability, and other considerations for circuit design.

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Advantages of Varistors and Their Applications in the Automotive Field

On October 14, 2022   /   Circuit Protection, News / Events / Press, Technical Articles / Whitepapers  
Advantages of Varistors and Their Applications in the Automotive Field

Advantages of Varistors and Their Applications in the Automotive Field Written By: George Zhang Abstract: Multilayer chip varistors (MLVs) are resistive elements comprising zinc oxide (Zn0) as the main component. In recent decades, they are being used for protection against surge voltage, noise, and transient voltages. Unlike conventional varistors, the maximum peak current and non-linear coefficients are large, and the resistance is very high below a threshold voltage, hardly allowing current to flow. However, when the voltage exceeds the threshold, the resistance drops abruptly and allows a large current to flow. Such properties make MLVs ideal as protective elements in a host of electrical and electronic applications, including automobiles

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Harvest energy from sensors for reduced maintenance and improved safety

On October 14, 2022   /   Media Coverage, News / Events / Press  
Harvest energy from sensors for reduced maintenance and improved safety

There are many places you could implement energy-harvesting (EH) sensors in factory automation and measurement applications. For example, remote or hard-to-access applications that currently rely on physical equipment inspections for status updates could be converted to a wireless sensor network, provided that there is enough energy nearby to capture and that the measurements are sufficient for making an informed decision. Control Design October 6th 2022

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NEW | Industry’s First Automotive-Qualified Multilayer Varistor (MLV) with FLEXITERM® Technology

On October 3, 2022   /   News / Events / Press, Products - Whats New  
NEW | Industry’s First Automotive-Qualified Multilayer Varistor (MLV) with FLEXITERM® Technology

The new AEC-Q200-qualifed VCAS Series MLVs feature soft terminations that provide up to 5mm of flexure over 3,000 temperature cycles extending up to 150°C with zero flex failures and stable electrical characteristics. The series also provides high current and energy handling capabilities, bidirectional overvoltage protection, and EMI/RFI attenuation in power and signal lines. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (October 3, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has released the industry’s first automotive-qualified multilayer varistors (MLVs) equipped with the company’s patented FLEXITERM® soft termination technology, which has been widely employed on a number of automotive-qualified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for more than 15 years. Designed to satisfy

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Advanced Capacitors Enable High-Efficiency Energy Scavenging

On September 29, 2022   /   Media Coverage, News / Events / Press  
Advanced Capacitors Enable High-Efficiency Energy Scavenging

Advanced tantalum capacitors and supercapacitors are enabling advanced ICs to be powered by compact and low-cost energy harvesting and scavenging sources. These developments make possible maintenance-free control systems in IoT applications extending from remote monitoring to smart industrial point controllers, wearable electronics, and location tracking devices. Power Electronic Tips (An EE World Online Resource) EE World | Power & Energy Efficiency Handbook 2022 September 29th 2022

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KYOCERA AVX Antennas Enable Wi-Fi 6E in Swisscom’s New WLAN-Box 3

On September 29, 2022   /   Company News, News / Events / Press  
KYOCERA AVX Antennas Enable Wi-Fi 6E in Swisscom’s New WLAN-Box 3

Swisscom’s new WLAN-Box 3 is equipped with 10 custom high-performance KYOCERA AVX antennas and delivers outstanding tri-band 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz performance in a compact form factor optimized for extending Wi-Fi range in residential applications. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (September 29, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, designed and developed the custom high-performance antennas implemented in Swisscom’s new third generation WLAN-Box, the WLAN-Box 3, which can be used as a repeater or WLAN access point to significantly expand Wi-Fi coverage in residential applications. Swisscom is Switzerland’s leading telecommunications company, as well as one of its leading IT companies and most sustainable and innovative companies. It

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Vertical Wire-To-Board Solutions for Solid State Lighting and Industrial Applications

On September 27, 2022   /   Connectors, News / Events / Press, Technical Articles / Whitepapers  
Vertical Wire-To-Board Solutions for Solid State Lighting and Industrial Applications

Vertical Wire-To-Board Solutions for Solid State Lighting and Industrial Applications Written By: Raul Saucedo | Jon Schifferdecker Abstract: Solid-state lighting (SSL) and industrial applications often must overcome more stringent constraints on environmental tolerance and physical form factor. Primarily, thermal issues of heat dissipation and high-temperature reliability. One popular solution to address these issues is the use of metal core circuit boards.

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