Vishay Vitramon VJ....31X RoHS Automotive series SMD MLCCs

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced 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, the Vishay Vitramon VJ....31X RoHS Automotive series offers high voltages and high-temperature operation to +150°C for increased reliability.

The MLCCs 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, the devices are optimised for automotive powertrain, chassis, lighting and comfort electronics, in addition to industrial sensors. They will be used in engine, steering and headlight control units, battery and power management, and power supplies.

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 to +125°C and an ageing rate of 0% maximum per decade. Suitable for decoupling and filtering, X7R and X8R devices provide higher capacitance to 1.0 µF, voltages to 1000 VDC, TCC of ±15% from -55 to +125°C (X7R) and +150°C (X8R), and an ageing rate of 1% maximum per decade.