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As switching speeds increase and pulse rise times decrease, the need to reduce inductance becomes a serious limitation for improved system performance. The total inductance of a chip capacitor is determined by both its length-to-width ratio and by the mutual inductance coupling between its electrodes. AVX currently supports the most robust line of low inductance ceramic capacitors in the market.

Standard MLCCs are terminated on the "short" side. Low inductance capacitors are terminated on the "long" side and include design enhancements "inside."

AVX supports four types of low inductance capacitors:

• LICC: Same size as standard MLCC, 75% lower ESL
• IDC: Lower ESL than LICC
• LGA: Next generation! Won "Product of the Year" award from Electronic Products
• LICA: High cost, high end market

AVX is the only manufacturer currently supporting Pb termination. This option is important for many military applications. All low inductance capacitors from AVX are available with the Pb solderabiity option.

Features & Benefits:

• Allows for greater converter efficiency
• Allows for more board and weight space
• Enhances system reliability

Applications:

• High Speed signal Processing
• High End Battery-Powered Devices
• Lightweight Military Systems
• Harsh Environment CPI applications
• CPUs
• Medical
• Instrumentation
• High Reliability

Additional Information:

• AVX Low Inductance IDC Capacitors Datasheet (PDF)
• AVX Low Inductance LGA Capacitors Datasheet (PDF)
• AVX Low Inductance LICA Capacitors Datasheet (PDF)
• AVX Low Inductance LICC Capacitors Datasheet (PDF)

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