KEMET Aluminum Organic Capacitor (AO-CAP)
A700 Series Polymer Aluminum
Overview
The KEMET Aluminum Organic Capacitor (A...
KEMET Aluminum Organic Capacitor (AO-CAP)
A700 Series Polymer Aluminum
Overview
The KEMET Aluminum Organic Capacitor (AO-CAP) is a solid state aluminum capacitor with an aluminum oxide dielectric and conductive polymer cathode. The use of the conductive polymer cathode results in very low ESR and improved capacitance retention at high frequency. AO-CAPs may be operated at steady state
voltages up to 100% of rated
voltage (no derating) with equivalent or better reliability than tantalum
capacitors operating at the recommended derated
voltage. The A700 Series AO-CAP offers the same advantages as the polymer tantalum
capacitors but also has the added advantages of 125°C performance capability, higher ripple current handling capability and a lower ESR range. Packaged with multiple anodes/elements to reduce the depth that the signal must penetrate, this parallel arrangement reduces the ESR further still to achieve lower ESR than other types of surface mount
capacitors with similar capacitance ranges. With reduced ESR, the enhanced capacitance retention at higher frequencies provides the lowest total capacitance and an economical solution for power applications.
Benefits
ESR: 6mΩ to 70mΩ
Voltage: 2V to 16V Capacitance: 6.8µF to 470µF Operating Temperature: -55°C to 125°C Polymer cathode technology High frequency capacitance retention Non-ignition failure mode 100% accelerated steady state aging 100% surge current tested Volumetric efficiency S...