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KYOCERA AVX Expands KAM Series Automotive MLCCs to Address Evolving Needs of Electric Vehicles and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
KYOCERA AVX, a leading innovator in advanced electronic components, has expanded its popular KAM Series automotive MLCCs with the introduction of 20 new high-performance components. BonChip Electronics, a trusted distributor for KYOCERA AVX, is excited to offer these cutting-edge MLCCs to our customers. We provide a comprehensive selection of KYOCERA AVX products, exceptional customer service, fast delivery times, and the technical expertise to assist you in selecting the ideal components for your next project.
Designed for the Challenges of Modern Automotive Electronics:
The KAM Series is specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern automotive electronics, including:
- Electric Vehicles (EVs): These vehicles require MLCCs capable of handling high currents and fast switching speeds within space-constrained environments.
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): ADAS rely on reliable, high-capacitance MLCCs to support critical functions like automated braking and lane departure warning.
- Automated Driving Systems (ADS): The future of autonomous vehicles hinges on robust MLCCs that can ensure uninterrupted operation of complex sensor and processing systems.
Key Features and Benefits of KAM Series Automotive MLCCs:
- Miniaturization and High Capacitance: Leveraging technologies developed for smartphones, KAM Series MLCCs offer exceptional capacitance values in compact footprints, reducing board space requirements and component count.
- AEC-Q200 Qualification: These MLCCs are rigorously tested and qualified according to the AEC-Q200 standard, ensuring exceptional reliability for mission-critical automotive applications.
- Stringent Quality Assurance: KYOCERA AVX manufactures KAM Series MLCCs in IATF, QS9000, and VDA 6.4-approved facilities, employing rigorous quality control processes to guarantee consistent performance.
- Wide Range of Options: The expanded KAM Series now offers a comprehensive selection of case sizes, capacitances, voltage ratings, and dielectrics to meet diverse automotive design needs.
The Latest Expansion of the KAM Series:
The recent addition of 20 new MLCCs further enhances the versatility of the KAM Series. These new components provide:
- Four Case Sizes: 0201, 0402, 0603, and 0805
- Thicknesses: 0.33 mm to 1.45 mm
- Nickel/Tin Terminations: Ensuring excellent solderability and reliability
- Two Dielectrics: X7R and X7T, offering a balance of performance and temperature stability
- Four Voltage Ratings: 4V, 6.3V, 10V, and 16V
- Capacitance Values: 0.1 µF to 22 µF (±10%)
- 7" Reels: Loaded with paper or embossed plastic tape for efficient assembly
Ideal Applications for KAM Series Automotive MLCCs:
- EV/ADAS/ADS Systems: Engine control units (ECUs), powertrains, central gateway modules, cluster heads-up displays, and camera/radar/LiDAR systems
- Other Automotive Applications: Memory, CPU/MPU decoupling, and low-voltage safety systems
- High-Reliability Industrial Applications: Beyond automotive, KAM Series MLCCs are suitable for demanding industrial environments.
A Comprehensive Solution for the Evolving Automotive Landscape:
With the expanded KAM Series, KYOCERA AVX delivers a future-proof solution for the growing demands of electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and automated driving systems. Contact BonChip Electronics today to learn more about how KAM Series MLCCs can empower your next automotive innovation!
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