KYOCERA AVX Releases new Miniature RF MLCCs for Communications Applications

Designed to satisfy communications market demand for smaller RF capacitors capable of repeatable RF performance, the new KGU Series C0G (NP0) RF MLCCs pack features including ultra-low ESR, high power, high Q, high SRF, and tight tolerances into miniature EIA chip sizes ranging from 01005 to 0805.

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new ultra-low-ESR KGU Series C0G (NP0) RF multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs).

Inspired by growing communications market demand for smaller RF capacitors that deliver repeatable RF performance, the new KGU Series RF MLCCs pack multiple performance advantages optimized for communications applications into four miniature EIA chip sizes ranging from 01005 to 0805. The series features Class I C0G (NP0) ceramic dielectric materials, which are one of the most stable capacitor dielectrics available — exhibiting a temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) of 0±30ppm/°C and essentially zero voltage coefficient, and base metal electrodes made of copper plated with a tin/nickel alloy, which deliver high capacitance-voltage (CV) capabilities in small case sizes. It also exhibits ultra-low equivalent series resistance (ESR), high power, high Q, high self-resonant frequencies (SRF), and tight tolerances — all of which are beneficial for countless communications applications.

KGU Series RF MLCCs are currently available in four miniature EIA chip sizes (01005, 0402, 0603, and 0805) and rated for 16–250V, 0.1–100pF, tolerances as low as ±0.05pF, and operating temperatures extending from -40°C to +125°C. Ideal applications for the series include filter networks, matching networks, high-Q frequency sources, and tuning, coupling, bypass, and DC blocking circuits in cellular base stations, 802.11 Wi-Fi networks, subscriber-based wireless devices, and broadband wireless, satellite communications, and public safety radio systems.

Additional features of the new KGU Series RF MLCCs include RoHS compliance, resistance to thermal shock, long lifetime performance, a lack of both aging and piezoelectric effects, and tape and reel packaging for automated assembly.

"Our new KGU Series C0G (NP0) RF MLCCs provide customers in the communications market with a collection of performance characteristics optimized to satisfy their application demands, including ultra-low ESR, high repeatability, high power, high Q, high SRF, tight tolerances, and miniature EIA chip sizes," said Mohammed Abu-Naim, RF Product Manager, KYOCERA AVX.

For more information about the new ultra-low-ESR KGU Series C0G (NP0) RF MLCCs or the complete KYOCERA AVX portfolio of RF and microwave capacitors, please visit the links embedded here. To order, please visit DigiKey, Mouser Electronics, and Richardson RFPD. For all other inquiries, please visit https://www.kyocera-avx.com/, email [email protected], follow them on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram, like them on Facebook, call 864-967-2150, or write to One AVX Boulevard, Fountain Inn, S.C. 29644.

About KYOCERA AVX
KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology. KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, interconnects, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.

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