Thin-Film RF/Microwave Capacitor Technology
Automotive Grade Accu-P® Series
Thin-Film Technology
ACCU-P® TECHNOLOGY
APPLICATIONS
The use of very low-loss dielectric materials, silicon dioxide and silicon
oxynitride, in conjunction with highly conductive electrode metals results
in low ESR and high Q. These high-frequency characteristics change
at a slower rate with increasing frequency than for ceramic microwave
capacitors.
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Cellular Communications
CT2/PCN (Cordless
Telephone/Personal Comm.
Networks)
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Military
Communications
Radar Systems
Video Switching
Test & Measurements
Filters
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Satellite TV
Cable TV
Because of the thin-film technology, the above-mentioned frequency
characteristics are obtained without significant compromise of properties
required for surface mounting.
The main Accu-P® properties are:
GPS (Global Positioning
Systems)
VCO’s
Matching Networks
RF Amplifiers
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Vehicle Location Systems
Vehicle Alarm Systems
Paging
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Internationally agreed sizes with excellent dimensional control.
Ultra small size chip capacitors (1005) are available.
Ultra tight capacitance tolerances.
Low ESR at VHF, UHF and microwave frequencies.
Enhanced RF power handling capablity.
High stability with respect to time, temperature, frequency and voltage
variation.
Nickel/solder-coated terminations to provide excellent solderability
and leach resistance.
APPROVALS
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ISO 9001
PERFORMANCE TESTING
ALL COMPONENTS COMPLY WITH AEC-Q200 STANDARD
AEC-Q200 Qualifications:
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Created by the Automotive Electronics Council
Specification defining stress test qualification for passive components
Testing:
ACCU-P® FEATURES
Key tests used to compare soft termination to AEC-Q200 qualification:
Accu-P® meets the fast-growing demand for low-loss (high-Q) capacitors for
use in surface mount technology especially for the mobile communications
market, such as cellular radio of 450 and 900 MHz, UHF walkie-talkies, UHF
cordless telephones to 2.3 GHz, low noise blocks at 11-12.5 GHz and for
other VHF, UHF and microwave applications.
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Bend Test
Temperature Cycle Test
*Detailed qualification package is available on request
Accu-P® is currently unique in its ability to offer very low capacitance values
(0.05pF) and very tight capacitance tolerances (±0.01pF).
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The RF power handling capability of the Accu-P® allows for its usage in
both small signal and RF power applications.
Thin Film Technology guarantees minimal batch to batch variability of
parameters at high frequency.
Inspection test and quality control procedures in accordance with
ISO 9001, CECC, IECQ and USA MIL Standards yield products of the
highest quality.
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Hand soldering Accu-P®: Due to their construction utilizing relatively
high thermal conductivity materials, Accu-P’s have become the
preferred device in R & D labs and production environments where
hand soldering is used.
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or available
online at www.kyocera-avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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