Knowles Capacitors High Performance AEC-Q200 Qualified Components

Knowles Capacitors High Performance AEC-Q200 Capacitors
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Knowles Precision Devices offers a wide range of AEC-Q200 qualified components, including MLC capacitors and surface mount EMI filters designed to meet the needs of automotive manufacturers.


We have developed FlexiCap™ as a result of listening to customers’ experiences of stress damage to MLCCs from many manufacturers, often caused by variations in production processes.  Our answer is a proprietary flexible epoxy polymer termination material, that is applied to the device under the usual nickel barrier finish. FlexiCap™ will accommodate a greater degree of board bending than conventional capacitors.

Features

  • FlexiCap terminations can withstand greater levels of mechanical strain compared to similar sintered terminated components
  • FlexiCap terminations are subject to bend tests to show they meet specification such as IEC 60384-1:2001, IEC 60068-2-21:2006 and AEC-Q200
  • FlexiCap Terminations are Guaranteed to offer 5 mm bend test reflection, requirement for use in the automotive industry under AEC-Q200
  • Temperature swings can induce stress leading to cracks, FlexiCap meets rigorous requirements
  • FlexiCap MLCC were put through 1,000 cycles of -55⁰C to 125⁰ temperature fluctuations
  • FlexiCap can absorb some of the strain created during repeated rapid temperature changes
  • Components have equivalent electrical characteristics and there is no difference in performance compared to sintered terminated capacitors

Applications

  • DC/DC converter 
  • Battery  management 
  • PTC heater controller 
  • Wireless power charging
  • On-board AC/DC charger
  • E-Comporessor inverter
  • Traction inverter
  • Fuel cell booster converter