Film chip capacitors deliver high stability

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Melville, N.Y. — NIC Components has introduced two new ranges of stacked film chip capacitors. The NSHC and NSPU series combine small component size with stability under voltage, stability over time, immunity from cracking and low dielectric loss. Both ranges are fully RoHS compliant.

The NSHC series uses a stacked metallized polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) film construction that helps it achieve a wide operating temperature range from -55°C to +125°C. It also offers a high soldering heat resistance.

Available in 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1913 and 2416 case sizes, the NSHC series offers capacitance values from 100 pF to 0.22 uF with voltage ratings of either 16 Vdc or 50 Vdc. The NSHC series delivers very stable temperature, frequency, voltage, bias and dielectric absorption characteristics, said NIC.

The NSPU series features high capacitance values using stacked metallized acrylic resin film construction. Parts are available in 0805, 1206 and 1210 case sizes with capacitance values ranging from 0.068 uF to 1.0 uF with a 16 Vdc voltage rating. The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.

Both the NSHC and NSPU series are supplied in tape and reel packaging and are designed for reflow soldering processes.

Pricing: Typical unit prices range from $0.09 to $0.30.
Product information: NSHC series and NSPU series

Stacked film capacitors deliver stable performance in the most demanding applications

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NIC Components has introduced a range of film chip capacitors. Devices in the NSHC series have a stacked metallized polypropylene sulfide (PPS) film construction that helps them achieve stable performance in the most demanding applications.

The devices provide an ideal replacement for less robust Class II multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). Parts are available in standard EIA 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1913 and 2416 case sizes. Equipment designers can choose from a wide range of parts with capacitance values that range from 100pF to 0.22µF and voltage ratings of either 16VDC or 50VDC.

In addition to their inherent stability over time, voltage and temperature, the NSHC series has a very high resistance to moisture and cracking. An operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C further underlines the suitability of the series for use in the most difficult applications and environments. The capacitors can be specified with optional lead-free terminations and are supplied in tape and reel packaging.

These lead-free devices have a resistance value tolerance range of 0.1% to 0.5%, and a operating temperature range of -55°C to 125° C. They are available in case sizes from 0402 to 2512. Resistance values range from 1Ω to 1MΩ, and working voltages from 25 V to 150 V.

These devices have a nickel chromium (NiCr) sputtered, thin-film resistive element on an alumina substrate. The wrap-around terminations with nickel barrier and tin finish are compatible with established tin-lead and emerging lead-free soldering processes.

Supplied on an 8-mm carrier tape for automatic pick and place assembly, the chip resistors are priced at $0.01 to $0.08 each in production volumes. Delivery is from stock to eight weeks.