MLCC capacitor market is currently going through a tough supply time period. MLCC manufacturers are leaving their low margin, high volume, consumer segment and concentrating on supply of higher added value parts. This is resulting in a considerable MLCC shortage that may take several years to be resolved.
Nanocrystals are crystals measuring less than 100 nanometers in at least one dimension. The smallest fundamental component of a nanocrystal is called the crystallite, or grain. Materials that have nanocrystals distributed throughout, and have significantly different characteristics, as a result, are called nanocrystalline materials. Semiconductor nanocrystals with dimensions smaller than 10 nm are also sometimes called quantum dots.
Destructive Physical Analysis DPA is a systematic, logical, detailed examination of EEE parts at various stages of physical disassembly. This activity is performed in order to verify that the manufactured lot quality is in accordance with the detailed specification and project requirements.
Advances in multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufacturing have led to significant improvements in the voltage and capacitance capabilities of miniature case size capacitors. These advances have extended to ceramic discoidal capacitors, which are employed in most bulkhead-mounted EMI suppression filters. They are now available in smaller packages and make the c
Discover the intricacies of capacitor energy content, exploring the stored energy equations and the forces at play within capacitors. Gain insights into electromagnetic and electrostatic force actions, shedding light on the mechanical pressures exerted by capacitors under voltage application. This article delves into the complexities of capacitor behavior, offering valuable insights for understanding and analyzing capacitor performance and failure modes.
Capacitors have numerous applications in today’s RF and microwave systems. The performance characteristics of these components are greatly dependent on the frequency. Unlike typical uses, RF and microwave applications demand capacitors that are specially optimized to operate at high frequencies.
NTC thermistors are temperature-dependent resistors that employ special semiconductor ceramics with a negative temperature coefficient (NTC). They have high resistance at room temperature, and when they are energized, they generate heat by themselves and the resistance falls as their temperature rises.
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