Taiyo Yuden Announces Availability of 100µF MLCC in EIA 1206
Taiyo Yuden (USA) Inc. has announced the high-volume availability of two new high-capacitance multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), the industry's first 100µF device in EIA 1206 case size, and the industry's first 47µF MLCC in 0805. The 100µF 1206 size device is 59% smaller by volume (36% smaller footprint) than the previously smallest 100µF capacitor in 1210 case size (3.2mm x 2.5mm x 2.5mm).
Designed for smoothing CPU power circuits in PCs, servers and other microprocessor-based electronics equipment, the 100µF device meets the market demand for higher capacitance in smaller form factors. The 47µF device in 0805, to cite another example, represents a 55% surface area reduction versus 47µF-rated devices in 1206, a solution for high-density surface-mount requirements in cell phones and other ultra-portable designs.
Taiyo Yuden's advanced material science techniques achieved an unprecedented degree of device miniaturization. A new material technology, pioneered in 2004, resulted in the ability to fabricate dielectric layers of less then one-micrometer thickness. Advanced multi-layer stacking techniques allowed the integration of more than 600 sub-micrometer layers to be employed in the production of subsequent models of Taiyo Yuden high-capacitance MLCCs, including the AMK series.
From a reliability standpoint, using Nickel (Ni) internal and external electrodes improves solderability and heat resistance characteristics, while nearly eliminating migration. As with other Taiyo Yuden MLCCs, the non-polarized electrodes of the AMK series allow mounting regardless of device orientation, thus simplifying manufacturability.
These devices are available 2 weeks ARO. Low-volume pricing is US$ 0.80 for the AMK316BJ107ML (100µF) in EIA 1206 (EIAJ 3216) case size and US$0.50 for the AMK212BJ476MG (47µF) in EIA 0805 (EIAJ 2012) case size.
