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AVX Receives 2018 TTI Asia Supplier Excellence Award

On July 1, 2019 / Awards, Company News, News / Events / Press

Bestowed in recognition of the successful fulfillment of several key quality performance metrics designed to build stronger partnerships, improve quality performance, & provide excellent customer service, the prestigious 2018 award marks the third time AVX has earned TTI Asia recognition FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (July 1, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, has received a prestigious 2018 TTI Asia Supplier Excellence Award. Bestowed by TTI, Inc., an authorized specialty distributor of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical (IP&E) components, the award honors AVX for having successfully fulfilled several key quality performance metrics designed to elevate supplier and distributor performance in order to achieve maximum customer satisfaction throughout Asia. Representing

AVX earns 2018 TTI Supplier Excellence Award in the Americas

On June 4, 2019 / Awards, Company News, News / Events / Press

Representing the highest possible recognition of suppliers’ efforts to build stronger partnerships, improve quality performance, & provide excellent customer service, the 2018 TTI Supplier Excellence Award marks AVX’s fifth consecutive win in the Americas FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (June 4, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, has earned a TTI Supplier Excellence Award in the Americas region for the fifth consecutive year. Bestowed by TTI, Inc., an authorized, specialty distributor of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical (IP&E) components, the TTI Supplier Excellence Award recognizes AVX for its superior execution of several key quality performance metrics aimed at elevating supplier and distributor performance and achieving maximum customer satisfaction throughout

AVX is Showcasing its Extensive Portfolio of High-Frequency, High-Performance Microwave & RF Component Solutions at IMS 2019

On May 30, 2019 / Company News, News / Events / Press

Leading engineers from AVX’s newest division, AVX RF Solutions, as well as subsidiary American Technical Ceramics Corp. (ATC), will be onsite to promote an array of passive components optimized for microwave & RF applications, including wire-bondable capacitors & resistors, thermal conductors, fuses, filters, diplexers, & antennas FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (May 30, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, is showcasing its extensive portfolio of high-frequency, high-performance passive components optimized for microwave and RF applications extending across the automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, and aerospace market segments at this year’s International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2019), which is taking place next week in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference begins on Sunday,

Protecting Implantable Medical Devices From Electromagnetic Interference

On April 26, 2019 / Media Coverage, News / Events / Press

Abstract: The continuous advancement of medical device technology has led to a dramatic increase in the number of implantable devices that utilize onboard electronics. For example, devices used to treat cardiac arrhythmia — including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) — frequently contain sensors to monitor heartbeats, onboard memory to record that data, processors to determine which therapy is required, and circuitry to generate either electrical impulses or shocks to correct the heart’s operation. In the U.S. alone, more than 300,000 cardiac arrhythmia devices — which include pacemakers and ICDs — are implanted each year. Neurostimulator implants – such as spinal cord stimulators, which are used to treat chronic pain – are also increasing as new products reach the market.

AVX Releases the First Wire-to-Board RF Coaxial IDC Connectors for Industrial & Automotive Applications

On April 24, 2019 / News / Events / Press, Products - Whats New

The new 00-6791 Series RF Coaxial IDC connectors feature a patented one-touch coaxial termination mechanism that both simplifies the connection process & outperforms competing solutions in terms of size, cost, quality, & performance. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (April 24, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, has released the first wire-to-board RF coaxial IDC connectors for industrial and automotive applications. The initial release of the new 00-6791 Series RF Coaxial IDC Connectors is comprised of two small, single-piece solutions suited to different types of coaxial cable and features a patented one-touch coaxial cable termination mechanism that both simplifies the connection process and outperforms competing solutions in terms of

AVX Releases the First Multilayer Varistor Transient Voltage Suppressors Rated for 175°C Operation

On April 8, 2019 / News / Events / Press, Products - Whats New

The new TransGuard® VT Series MLVs are qualified to AEC-Q200 & deliver both reliable bidirectional overvoltage protection & broadband EMI filtering in high-temperature automotive applications with zero derating across the entire operating temperature range FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (April 8, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, released the industry’s first multilayer varistor (MLV) transient voltage suppression (TVS) devices rated for 175°C operation. The new TransGuard® VT Series high-temperature MLVs provide extremely reliable bidirectional overvoltage protection across operating temperatures extending from -55°C to 175°C with zero derating across the entire range, are qualified to AEC-Q200, and are currently available in compact, surface-mount 0603 and 0805 cases sizes. They

AVX Extends Its TACmicrochip Series With Another Superlative: The Industry’s Lowest-Profile 3216 Tantalum Capacitor

On April 2, 2019 / News / Events / Press, Products - Whats New

Measuring just 0.5mm high, the new “I” case capacitor is rated for 10μF & 6.3V, & is ideal for use in a wide variety of embedded, medical, industrial, handheld, & wearable electronics FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (April 2, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, has extended its TACmicrochip® Series with the lowest-profile 3216-footprint tantalum capacitor currently available on the market. Measuring just 0.5mm high, the first new “I” case capacitor (EIA Metric 3216-05) is rated for 10μF and 6.3V, but will be followed by future code releases to further extend the offering. The full line of TACmicrochip capacitors, which has also offered the industry’s lowest-profile 1206-06 tantalum

AVX Is Presenting & Exhibiting at CMSE 2019

On March 27, 2019 / Company News, News / Events / Press

The Components for Military & Space Electronics Conference & Exhibition has invited AVX to contribute for the seventh consecutive year. This year, AVX will teach an in-depth training seminar, present two technical papers, & showcase its extensive portfolio of high-reliability mil-spec components FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 27, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, is teaching a training seminar, delivering two technical presentations, and showcasing its extensive portfolio of high-reliability mil-spec components at the 23rd annual Components for Military & Space Electronics Conference & Exhibition (CMSE 2019), which will take place April 16–18 at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Widely recognized as the

Evaluating Tantalum Electrolytics As Replacements For MLCCs In High Capacitance Applications

On March 22, 2019 / Media Coverage, News / Events / Press

Abstract: Over the years, ceramic capacitors have been used interchangeably with tantalum in many applications, class II ceramics being the one electrostatic technology that can achieve the high capacitance values typically associated with electrolytic capacitors. But because of MLCC shortages, we are currently at a point where designers are reconsidering electrolytic capacitors for applications that had switched to class II ceramic in recent years. However, migrating circuit designs from MLCCs to tantalum electrolytics requires an understanding of multiple issues that impact how these different styles of capacitors will perform in the intended application. This article discusses the key parameters that differentiate these two capacitor categories in the various roles they play in power supply applications (bypassing, filtering, decoupling, bulk hold

AVX Is Presenting & Exhibiting at APEC 2019

On March 11, 2019 / Company News, News / Events / Press

In addition to presenting an exhibitor seminar on the interchangeability of MLCCs & tantalum capacitors in high-capacitance applications, AVX is showcasing its expansive portfolio of tantalum, ceramic, power film, & supercapacitors ideal for use in multiple markets, including industrial, military, space, energy, consumer, telecom, medical, & more FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 11, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, is presenting and exhibiting at APEC 2019, which will take place in Anaheim, California, March 17-21, and provide attendees with five full days of technical sessions designed to address topics of both immediate and long-term interest to engineers in the applied power electronics industry. AVX Technical Marketing Manager –

AVX Announces Sponsorship of Formula-E Racing Team

On February 14, 2019 / Company News, News / Events / Press

AVX puts the pedal to the metal in its latest effort to promote increased environmental sustainability, partnering with Mouser, TTI, & Molex to sponsor the GEOX DRAGON racing team for Season 5 of the world’s first & only all-electric automotive racing series FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (February 14, 2019) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, is sponsoring the GEOX DRAGON Formula-E racing team in partnership with Mouser Electronics, TTI, Inc., and Molex. The world’s first and only racing series with all-electric vehicles, the ABB FIA Formula-E Championship is a fusion of engineering, technology, sport, science, design, music, and entertainment — all firmly rooted in the three core values

EMI Filtering for High Reliability Applications

On November 6, 2018 / News / Events / Press, Resources, RF Microwave / Thin Film, Technical Articles / Whitepapers

EMI Filtering for High-Reliability Applications Amanda Ison KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation Electromagnetic interference (EMI), or electrical noise, is generated by everything from cellphones to solar flares and can make accurate signal transmission as difficult as trying to have a clear conversation in a noisy room. To improve signal clarity in electronic circuits, device designers turn to EMI suppression filters. Effective EMI filtering is necessary for almost every modern electronic device, including devices that generate their own EMI, as well as devices that are sensitive to EMI within their environment, and is especially important in high-reliability applications that utilize lower-power signals and have strict signal fidelity demands. High-reliability EMI filters are designed to consistently meet or exceed performance requirements and are

AVX to Showcase its Innovative Technology in an Upcoming “Success” Television Production

On October 18, 2018 / Company News, News / Events / Press

AVX will highlight the company’s state-of-the-art electronic components designed for real-world product applications in a nationally aired commercial on the Fox Business Network®, and in an upcoming production of the “Success” program FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (October 18, 2018) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, will be featured in a nationally aired commercial on the Fox Business Network® on Thursday, October 18, and Sunday, October 21, as well as in an upcoming production of “Success,” hosted by actor Rob Lowe. “Success” is an award-winning program that highlights innovative concepts and stories stemming from a variety of topics, including education, health, business, and more, through short-form and long-form documentary

Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

On August 28, 2018 / News / Events / Press, Resources, Tantalum / Niobium / Polymer, Technical Articles / Whitepapers

Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors Written By: Ron Demcko | Mitch Weaver | Daniel West Abstract: Wide band gap GaN and SiC devices are expected to experience high levels of growth in applications ranging from power conversion to RF transistors and MMICs. End users recognize the advantages of GaN technology as an ability to operate under higher currents and voltages. RF GaN market is expected to grow at 22.9 % CAGR over 2017-2023, boosted by implementation of 5G networks. [1] During the past years, the wide band semiconductors have reported achievement of >1000 V BDV that opens new challenges for high power industrial applications such as electric traction systems in trams, trolley buses or

AVX Releases the Industry’s Highest CV 0603 Tantalum Capacitor Rated at 100µF/6.3V

On March 23, 2016 / News / Events / Press

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 23, 2016) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has extended its proven F98 Series resin-molded, undertab termination style tantalum chip capacitors — known for providing miniature, low profile, and high CV solutions that reduce footprint, audio noise, and cost — with the addition of the industry’s smallest, highest CV 0603 tantalum capacitor rated at 100μF/6.3V. The new F98 Series 0603 capacitor delivers twice the capacitance of competitors’ 0603 tantalum capacitors, and halves the footprint of the 0805 component that had previously been the industry’s smallest tantalum capacitor with equivalent ratings. Free from the DC capacitance/voltage dependency that MLCCs experience and featuring SMD facedown, undertab terminations, which enable high volumetric efficiency,

AVX Releases FFLI Series Dry, High Voltage, Medium-Power Film Capacitors for DC Filtering Applications

On March 21, 2016 / News / Events / Press

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 21, 2015) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new, high-voltage series of dry, medium-power film capacitors especially designed for DC filtering applications, such as the DC filtering of high frequency ripple currents and decoupling DC links in AC/AC and DC/AC motor drive inverters. Rated for 1.5kV to 3kV, the new FFLI Series capacitors are comprised of a unique combination of dry, metallized polypropylene film and a no-free-oil solution sealed in a cylindrical aluminum case filled with self-extinguishing polyurethane resin. This composition equips the FFLI Series with controlled self-healing technology, which prevents potential explosions resulting from avalanche effect, enables a benign failure mode consisting exclusively of capacitance losses,