Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Flexible Termination System (FT-CAP), X7R Dielectric,
6.3 – 250 VDC (Commercial 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 tensile and shear stresses
produced during board flexure and thermal cycling. Flexible
termination technology inhibits the transfer of board stress to the
rigid ceramic body, therefore mitigating flex cracks which can
result in low IR or short circuit failures.
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 5 mm of flex-bend
capability and exhibit a predictable change in capacitance with
respect to time and voltage. Capacitance change with reference to
ambient temperature is limited to ±15% from −55°C to +125°C.
In addition to commercial grade, automotive grade devices are
available which meet the demanding Automotive Electronics
Council's AEC–Q200 qualification requirements.
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. 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.
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Ordering Information
C
1206
X
106
K
4
R
A
C
TU
Case Size Specification/ Capacitance
Capacitance
Tolerance
Rated Voltage
(VDC)
Failure Rate/
Design
Termination Packaging/Grade
Ceramic
Dielectric
R = X7R
(L" x W")
Series
Code (pF)
Finish1
(C-Spec)2
0603
0805
1206
1210
1808
1812
1825
2220
2225
X = Flexible Two significant J = ±5%
9 = 6.3
8 = 10
4 = 16
3 = 25
5 = 50
1 = 100
2 = 200
A = 250
A = N/A
C = 100%
Matte Sn
L = SnPb (5%
Pb minimum)
See
"Packaging
C-Spec
Termination
digits +
number of
zeros
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
Ordering
Options Table"
below
1 Additional termination finish options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
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C1013_X7R_FT-CAP_SMD • 2/29/2016
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