AVX Releases A New Series of COTS Plus Polymer Solid Electrolytic Multianode Chip Capacitors

The new high-reliability, multianode TCS Series delivers ultra low ESR values & high capacitance performance ideal for demanding, long-life DC/DC converter applications in telecom, industrial, avionics, & automotive electronics.

TCS Series COTS plus capacitor features are very low ESR values (12mΩ), high volumetric efficiency (with capacitance ratings spanning 470µF to 1000µF), high frequency capacitance retention, 100% accelerated age testing, are qualified to MIL-STD-202 with regard to mechanical shock and vibration, and are available with three surge testing options.

TCS Series COTS Plus are currently available in an “E” case size (EIA Metric 7343-41), three rated voltages (2.5V, 4V, and 6.3V), and two capacitance ratings (470µF and 1000µF. Operating temperatures for the series span -55°C to +125°C, and the parts can withstand relative humidity (RH) extending up to 85% at 85°C and rated voltage for 500 hours.

Features / Benefits:

Very low ESR
Temperature range -55°C up to 125°C
AVX maverick part control Q-Process with statistical screening
Basic reliability 0.5%/1000 hours

Applications / Advantages / Selling Points:

Humidity 85°C/85r.h. 500
100% Accelerated Aging
Surge testing level option
Surge and Vibration by MIL-STD-202

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