MLCCs feature tin-lead solder terminations.
Press Release Summary:
Manufactured to meet military and aerospace application requirements, LD Series multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) offer tin-lead solder terminations with 5% lead minimum. Products are available in sizes from 0402-0612 with voltages ranging from 6.3-500 V. Applicable military products include missiles, guidance systems, and communication and radar equipment, while suitable space products include satellites, rockets, and rovers.
Original Press Release:
AVX Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors Provide Tin-Lead Solder Terminations
MLCCs meet the requirements of military and aerospace applications....
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (July 6, 2005) -AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components, continues to meet the needs of its military and aerospace customers with the introduction of the LD Series of multi-layer ceramic capacitors. The LD capacitors offer tin-lead solder terminations, with 5 percent lead minimum.
"In the stampede to be RoHS-compliant, some manufacturers are ignoring the industries and applications that still need lead-containing termination," said Larry Eisenberger, AVX product manager. "The LD Series MLCCs meet the needs of the military and aerospace applications where tin-lead solder terminations are required."
The LD Series is ideal for military products, missiles, guidance systems, communication and radar equipment, and space products such as satellites, rockets and rovers.
Available in a wide range of sizes, from 0402 to 0612, the LD Series offers voltages ranging from 6.3V to 500V.
Pricing for the LD Series ranges from $0.01 to $0.50 in volume. Delivery time is eight weeks.
For more information, contact AVX at 801 17th Avenue South, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29578; by calling 843-448-9411, by fax at 843-444-2864 or on the Web at www.avx.com.
AVX Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic passive components and connectors with worldwide manufacturing facilities. AVX offers integrated passive devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, SMT, timing devices and circuit protection devices. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AVX).
