New Vishay Intertechnology RoHS-Compliant SMD MLCCs Deliver High Reliability for Automotive Applications

March 11, 2015 | By Business Wire News

MALVERN, Pa.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) today introduced a new series of RoHS-compliant, surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) for automotive applications. Available with C0G (NP0), X7R, and X8R dielectrics in six body sizes ranging from 0402 to 1812, Vishay Vitramon VJ….31X RoHS Automotive series devices offer high voltages and high-temperature operation to +150 °C for increased reliability.

The MLCCs released today are manufactured in precious metal technology (PMT/NME) with a wet build process and robust design. Qualified according to AEC-Q200 with PPAP available on request, VJ….31X RoHS Automotive devices are optimized for automotive powertrain, chassis, lighting, and comfort electronics, in addition to industrial sensors. The MLCCs will be used in engine, steering, and headlight control units, battery and power management, and power supplies.

VJ….31X RoHS Automotive devices with a C0G (NP0) dielectric offer high voltages to 3000 VDC, low capacitance down to 1 pF, a temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) of 0 ppm/°C ± 30 ppm/°C from -55 °C to +125 °C, and an aging rate of 0 % maximum per decade. Ideal for decoupling and filtering, X7R and X8R devices provide higher capacitance to 1.0 µF, voltages to 1000 VDC, TCC of ± 15 % from -55 °C to +125 °C (X7R) and +150 °C (X8R), and an aging rate of 1 % maximum per decade.

The MLCCs feature 100 % matte tin plate terminations and are available with polymer flexible terminations for additional protection against board flexure damage. The devices are halogen-free and compliant to ROHS and the automotive ELV (End of Life) directive beyond 2016.


Device Specification Table:

Dielectric	Case code	Max. voltage (V)	Capacitance
Dielectric	Case code	Max. voltage (V)	Min.	Max
C0G (NP0)	0402	100	1.0 pF	220 pF
	0603	200	1.0 pF	1.0 nF
	0805	500	1.0 pF	3.9 nF
	1206	630	1.0 pF	10 nF
	1210	630	100 pF	12 nF
	1812	3000	12 pF	22 nF
X7R	0402	100	120 pF	47 nF
	0603	200	330 pF	150 nF
	0805	250	330 pF	470 nF
	1206	1000	220 pF	1.0 µF
	1210	630	390 pF	1.0 µF
	1812	630	10 nF	1.0 µF
X8R	0402	100	330 pF	6.8 nF
	0603	100	470 pF	33 nF
	0805	100	470 pF	100 nF
	1206	50	1.0 nF	220 nF
	1210	50	10 nF	220 nF

Samples of the VJ….31X RoHS Automotive series are available now. Production quantities are available with lead times of 12 to 14 weeks.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay’s product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and “one-stop shop” service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.

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Link to datasheets:

http://www.vishay.com/ppg?45226 (VJ….31X RoHS Automotive)

Link to product photo:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/16656776031/sizes/l