Premier Farnell : element14 launches Vishay automotive grade multilayer ceramic capacitors

Vishay's high-operating temperature radial-leaded Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors for automotive applications now available for fast delivery from element14

SINGAPORE - 21 July 2016 - element14 today announces that the first automotive grade new HOTcaps series of radial-leaded multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) from Vishay are now available to buy from element14.

Designed for the most extreme automotive operating conditions, the new series of leaded MLCCs from Vishay are designed to set a new standard for performance and reliability in automotive applications, with unmatched maximum operating temperature of +175°C for all available ceramic dielectrics.

The capacitors are AEC-Q200 compliant for the highest standard of quality and performance in automotive applications, including EMI filtering in various automotive functional areas such as exhaust gas and seat position sensors, cable harnesses, turbo charger, throttle valve, and brake system control.

The Vishay HOTCap offers:
• AEC-Q200 qualified with PPAP available
• High reliability MLCC insert with wet build process
• Operating temperature range of -55°C to +175 °C
• High capacitance with small size
• Radial mounting style
• Crimp and straight leadstyles
The new Vishay HOTCap range is available in-stock for same day dispatch from element14 in APAC.

The full range of Vishay discrete semiconductors and passive components is available at http://sg.element14.com/vishay .

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