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Pulse Discharge MLCCs deliver reliability in 200-
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Pulse Discharge MLCCs deliver reliability in 200-

WithÂ- 100% Pb-free, RoHS-compliant, and REACH-compliant base metal electrode dielectric system, Pulse Discharge Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors reliably deliver short-duration pulse generation in harsh environments typically associated with munitions and down-hole detonation circuitry. Uniformity ofÂ- breakdown voltage performance increases reliability. Characteristics include discharge...

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Tantalum Stacked Capacitors conserve space, lower ESR.

Accommodating applications with limited board space and required capacitance values from 9.4-1,980 Â-µF, Tantalum Stacked MnO2 (TSM) Series can be specified with variety performance characteristics by stacking 2, 3, 4, or 6 standard EIA case size discrete components. Assembly of standard EIA case size discrete components in one device promotes volumetric efficiency and surge capability while...

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Kemet's Product Library and Capacitor Models are Now Available on the Simetrix/Simplis Simulation Tool

Greenville, South Carolina (February 17, 2009) - KEMET Corporation (KEME.OB), The Capacitance Company, announced that it has released its full line of capacitor models to the SIMetrix/SIMPLIS simulation software, which allows Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, and board design engineers to model the decoupling scheme of a printed circuit board using the SIMetrix/SIMPLIS simulation software....

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KEMET's Product Library and Capacitor Models Are Now Available on the Mentor Hyperlynx 8.9 Power Integrity Simulation Tool

Greenville, South Carolina (February 10, 2009) - KEMET Corporation (KEME.OB), The Capacitance Company, announced that it has released its full line of capacitor models to the Mentor Graphics simulation software, which allows Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, and board design engineers to model the decoupling scheme of a printed circuit board using the Mentor HyperLynx 8.0 Power Integrity and...

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SMPS Stacked Capacitors meet military specifications.

Intended for Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) and pulse energy applications, military-grade ceramic stacked capacitors are qualified to MIL-PRF-49470 and DSCC Drawing 87106. ESR and ESL values make them suited for power supply I/O filtering as well as snubber applications. Available in case codes 3, 4, and 5, solutions offer X7R dielectric, voltage ratings from 50-500 Vdc, and capacitance values...

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Polymer Capacitors suit space-restricted applications.

Designed for use in portable electronics, T528 Series KO-CAPs are offered in I-Case (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.0 mm) and M-Case (3.5 x 2.8 x 1.5 mm) sizes. Former delivers values from 100 Â-µF @ 3 V to 33 Â-µF @ 10 V and ESR offerings from 150-200 mW, while latter offers values from 330 Â-µF @ 3 V to 100 Â-µF at 10 V with ESR offerings from 150-200 mW. Both can be used for decoupling and...

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Ceramic Chip Capacitors feature flexible termination.

Offered in case sizes from EIA 0603 to 1210, FT-CAP Capacitors feature pliable end terminations with 5 mm of flex-bend capability, shifting flex stress into termination area and away from ceramic body and component's active layers. This minimizes risk of capacitor failure due to electrical short. Terminations are 100% pure matte tin-plated for solderability. Compliant with RoHS, devices operate...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

KEMET and Yageo Complete Merger

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KEMET Corporation (“KEMET”) (NYSE: KEM) today announced the completion of the acquisition of KEMET by Yageo Corporation (“Yageo”) (TAIEX: 2327).  In accordance with the terms of the merger agreement, Yageo has acquired all of the outstanding shares of KEMET’s common stock for US $27.20 per share in an all-cash transaction with an...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

KEMET Announces Completion of CFIUS Review

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KEMET Corporation ( KEMET ) (NYSE: KEM) today announced that, in connection with the pending acquisition of KEMET by Yageo Corporation ( Yageo ) (TAIEX: 2327), on April 23, 2020, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) notified the parties that it completed review of the pending acquisition of KEMET by Yageo and...

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Company News

KEMET Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Proposed Transaction with Yageo

Companies Received Similar Clearances Under Antitrust Laws in Certain International Jurisdictions Transaction on Track to Close in the Second Half of 2020 Special Meeting of Stockholders Scheduled for February 20, 2020 Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Feb. 04, 2020 (Globe Newswire) -- KEMET Corporation ( KEMET ) (NYSE: KEM) today announced the expiration of the required waiting period under the...

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Yageo to Acquire KEMET for US$27.20 Per Share in Cash

Strengthens Position as a Leading Global Manufacturer of Passive Electronic Components Adds Global Operational Scale Across North America, Europe and Asia Enhances Presence in Attractive, High-Growth Segments and Applications Creates Best-in-Class Manufacturing and R&D Operations to Deliver Superior Service and Continued Innovation to Customers NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan and FORT LAUDERDALE,...

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KEMET Announces Dates for the 2019 Annual Stockholders' Meeting and June 2019 Quarter Earnings Release

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, will hold its 2019 Annual Stockholders' Meeting on July 31, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. EDT, at KEMET Corporation's headquarters, KEMET Tower, One East Broward Boulevard, First Floor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Also, on August 1, 2019, the Company will release earnings...

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KEMET to Announce Scholarship Winner of the Business Intelligence Analytics Competition

Winner to receive $12,500 towards the study of big data and analytics sciences Fort Lauderdale, Fla., June 04, 2019 (Globe Newswire) -- KEMET Corporation ( KEMET or the Company ) (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, will announce the scholarship winner of its Business Intelligence Analytics competition during a special awards ceremony on June 6, 2019. The finalists...

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KEMET Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation Excellence

History of Industry Leadership In Making the World A Better, Safer, More Connected Place to Live Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Feb. 12, 2019 (Globe Newswire) -- KEMET Corporation ( KEMET or the Company ) (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, will mark 100 years in business this year. With revenues of over $1.3 billion, KEMET has grown dramatically over the last century with...

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KEMET Announces Cost Improvement Actions in Film and Electrolytic Segment

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Jan. 14, 2019 (Globe Newswire) -- KEMET Corporation, a Delaware corporation ( KEMET or the Company ), a leading global supplier of passive electronic components, announced today the intention of closing its Granna, Sweden manufacturing facility by initiating co-determination consultations with the local Swedish unions which start the legal consultation period under Swedish...

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KEMET Announces Retirement and Transition Plan of CFO

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KEMET Corporation ( KEMET or the Company ) (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of passive electronic components, today reported that William M. Lowe, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer has announced his decision to retire from the Company next May 31, 2019.  Mr. Lowe joined the Company in July 2008 and has been a...

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KEMET Announces Completion of Refinancing With Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KEMET Corporation, a Delaware corporation ( KEMET or the Company ), a leading global supplier of passive electronic components, announced today that TOKIN Corporation, a Japanese incorporated subsidiary of the Company ( TOKIN ), has completed the funding of, and received the proceeds from, the 33 billion Japanese Yen (approximately $292...

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