AVX Doubles Voltage Rating of Tantalum Polymer Capacitors, Develops First 125V Device

AVX Corporation (NYSE:AVX) reports it has manufactured a tantalum polymer capacitor with a voltage rating of 125V.

The press release is quoted as saying,

AVX developed the technology for these new high voltage tantalum capacitors by optimizing processes that enhance capacitor performance, and working in close co-operation with polymer suppliers. Conductive polymer has been proven to provide low ESR and reduced ignition failure mode. In addition, due to polymer capacitors’ surge robustness, they can support a lower derating figure of 20%. Previously, the working voltage of tantalum-polymer capacitors was limited by the dielectric material’s maximum achievable breakdown voltage. AVX’s new developments in polymer technology address these working voltage limits and are expected to yield even higher-rated products in the future.

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