KEMET : Releases High Temperature Soldering Study

Greenville, South Carolina (October 16, 2015) - KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, released its study supporting transient liquid phase sintering (TLPS) materials as an alternative for high temperature lead-based solders.

KEMET Electronics and Ormet Circuits, Inc. completed a multi-year study focused on the characterization of high temperature multilayer ceramic capacitors using TLPS materials. The objective was to develop a ceramic capacitor component that was both RoHS compliant and had robust reliability in harsh, high temperature operating environments.

'KEMET customers want robust products that can thrive in today's high operating temperatures,' said Dr. John Bultitude, KEMET Vice President and Technical Fellow. 'Ormet was a natural choice for this study because its TLPS materials are uniquely positioned as a green technology with enabling electrical properties.'

The results of the study were presented in a keynote address at the Material and Science Technology Conference held in Columbus, Ohio earlier this month. The presentation can be downloaded on KEMET's Engineering Center. The full publication may also be purchased through Springerlink for a small fee.

About KEMET

KEMET Corporation is a leading global supplier of electronic components. We offer our customers the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, along with an expanding range of electromechanical devices, electromagnetic compatibility solutions and supercapacitors. Our vision is to be the preferred supplier of electronic component solutions demanding the highest standards of quality, delivery and service. KEMET's common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol 'KEM.' Additional information about KEMET can be found at http://www.kemet.com.

About Ormet

Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Ormet Circuits, Inc. is a clean tech materials company that manufactures conductive pastes for the semiconductor, assembly and printed circuit board industries. Ormet's materials comply with RoHS, and the company adheres to a strict conflict minerals policy while practicing sustainable methods in their manufacture. Supplementary information can be found at http://ormetcircuits.com.

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