Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Flexible Termination System (FT-CAP) X7R Dielectric,
6.3VDC-250VDC (Commercial Grade & Automotive Grade)
Overview
KEMET’s Flexible Termination (FT-CAP) multilayer ceramic
capacitor in X7R dielectric incorporates a unique, flexible
termination system that is integrated with KEMET’s standard
termination materials. A conductive silver epoxy is utilized
between the base metal and nickel barrier layers of KEMET’s
standard termination system in order to establish pliability
while maintaining terminal strength, solderability and electrical
performance. This technology was developed in order to address
the primary failure mode of MLCCs—flex cracks, which are
typically the result of excessive shear stresses produced during
board flexure or thermal cycling. Flexible termination technology
Although this technology does not eliminate the potential
for mechanical damage that may propagate during extreme
environmental and handling conditions, it does provide superior
flex performance over standard termination systems. The FT-
CAP complements KEMET’s Open Mode, Floating Electrode
(FE-CAP), Floating Electrode with Flexible Termination (FF-CAP)
and KEMET Power Solutions (KPS) product lines by providing a
complete portfolio of flex mitigation solutions.
Combined with the stability of an X7R dielectric and designed to
accommodate all capacitance requirements, these flex-robust
devices are RoHS-compliant, offer up to 5mm of flex-bend
directs board flex stress away from the ceramic body and into the capability and exhibit a predictable change in capacitance with
termination area, therefore mitigating flex cracks which can result respect to time and voltage. Capacitance change with reference
in low IR or short circuit failures.
to ambient temperature is limited to ±15% from -55°C to +125°C.
Benefits
• 100% pure matte tin-plated end metallization allowing for
excellent solderability
• SnPb end metallization option available upon request (5% min)
• Commercial and Automotive (AEC-Q200) grades available
• -55°C to +125°C operating temperature range
• Superior flex performance (up to 5mm)
• High capacitance flex mitigation
• Pb-Free and RoHS compliant
• EIA 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1808, 1812, 2220and 2225 case sizes
• DC voltage ratings of 6.3V, 10V, 16V, 25V, 50V, 100V, 200V and 250V
• Capacitance offerings ranging from 180pF to 22μF
• Available capacitance tolerances of ±5%, ±10% and ±20%
• Non-polar device, minimizing installation concerns
Ordering Information
C
1206
X
106
K
4
R
A
C
AUTO
Case Size Specification/
Capacitance
Code (pF)
Capacitance
Tolerance
Failure Rate/ End Metallization
Design
Ceramic
Voltage Dielectric
Packaging/Grade (C-Spec)2
(L" x W")
Series
(Plated)1
0603
0805
1206
1210
1808
1812
1825
2220
2225
X = Flexible
Termination Number of Zeros K = ±10%
M = ±20%
2 Sig. Digits +
J = ±5%
9 = 6.3V
8 = 10V
4 = 16V
3 = 25V
5 = 50V
1 = 100V
2 = 200V
A = 250V
R = X7R
A = N/A
C = 100% Matte Sn Blank = Bulk
L = SnPb (5% min) TU = 7" Reel Unmarked
TM = 7" Reel Marked
AUTO = Automotive Grade
7" Reel Unmarked
1 Additional termination options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
2 Additional reeling or packaging options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
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