Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
KPS Series, X7R Dielectric, 10 – 250 VDC (Commercial Grade)
Overview
KEMET Power Solutions (KPS) Commercial Series stacked
capacitors utilize a proprietary lead-frame technology to
vertically stack one or two multilayer ceramic chip capacitors
into a single compact surface mount package. The attached
lead-frame mechanically isolates the capacitor/s from the
printed circuit board, therefore offering advanced mechanical
and thermal stress performance. Isolation also addresses
concerns for audible, microphonic noise that may occur when
a bias voltage is applied. A two chip stack offers up to double
the capacitance in the same or smaller design footprint when
compared to traditional surface mount MLCCs devices.
Providing up to 10 mm of board flex capability, KPS Series
capacitors are environmentally friendly and in compliance with
RoHS legislation. Available in X7R dielectric, these devices are
capable of Pb-Free reflow profiles and provide lower ESR, ESL
and higher ripple current capability when compared to other
dielectric solutions.
Combined with the stability of an X7R dielectric, KEMET’s KPS
Series devices exhibit a predictable change in capacitance
with respect to time and voltage and boast a minimal change in
capacitance with reference to ambient temperature. Capacitance
change is limited to ±15% from -55°C to +125°C.
Benefits
• -55°C to +125°C operating temperature range
• Reliable and robust termination system
• EIA 1210, 1812, and 2220 case sizes
• DC voltage ratings of 10 V, 16 V, 25 V, 50 V, 100 V, and 250 V
• Capacitance offerings ranging from 0.1 μF up to 47 μF
• Available capacitance tolerances of ±10% and ±20%
• Higher capacitance in the same footprint
• Reduces audible, microphonic noise
• Extremely low ESR and ESL
• Pb-Free and RoHS Compliant
• Capable of Pb-Free reflow profiles
• Non-polar device, minimizing
installation concerns
• Tantalum and electrolytic alternative
• Potential board space savings
• Advanced protection against thermal and mechanical stress
• Provides up to 10 mm of board flex capability
Ordering Information
C
1210
C
225
M
4
R
1
C
7186
Case Size Specification/
Capacitance
Code (pF)
Capacitance
Tolerance1
Leadframe Packaging/Grade
Finish2 (C-Spec)3
Ceramic
Voltage
Dielectric
Failure Rate/Design
(L" x W")
Series
1210
1812
2220
C = Standard
2 significant
digits + number M = ±20%
of zeros
K = ±10%
8 = 10 V
4 = 16 V
3 = 25 V
5 = 50 V
1 = 100 V
A = 250 V
R = X7R 1 = KPS Single Chip Stack C = 100% 7186 = 7" Reel
2 = KPS Double Chip Stack Matte Sn
Unmarked
7289 = 13" Reel
Unmarked
1 Double chip stacks ("2" in the 13th character position of the ordering code) are only available in M (±20%) capacitance tolerance. Single chip stacks ("1" in the
13th character position of the ordering code) are available in K (±10%) or M (±20%) tolerances.
2 Additional leadframe finish options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
3 Additional reeling or packaging options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
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C1020_X7R_KPS_SMD • 5/30/2013
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