Kyocera releases new stacked capacitors

Electrical Power & Protection

November 2025 Electrical Power & Protection

Kyocera AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, has released the new KGP series commercial-grade stacked capacitors for high-frequency applications in the industrial and downhole oil and gas industries.

The new commercial-grade KGP series stacked multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) deliver higher capacitance values in the same mounting area as traditional capacitors to support the enduring miniaturisation megatrend, and are manufactured without lead or cadmium. They also exhibit low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and inductance (ESL) to minimise noise and optimise performance, and feature metal lead frames that reliably suppress both thermal and mechanical stress to ensure stability and durability.

The MLCCs are currently available in five EIA case sizes (1210, 1812, 1825, 2220 and 2225) with two stack sizes, maximum thicknesses spanning 3,40 mm to 6,95 mm, and J or L leads. They are also available in three dielectrics (C0G, X7R and X7T). The series is rated for operating voltages spanning 50 to 1500 V, capacitance values ranging from 10nF to 47µF ±10% or 20% capacitance tolerance, and operating temperatures extending from -55 to 125°C.

Ideal applications for the series extend throughout the industrial, alternative energy and downhole oil and gas industries, and include power supplies, DC/DC converters, control circuits, high voltage coupling and DC blocking.

“The new KGP Series stacked MLCCs further expand our proven portfolio of capacitor solutions optimised for growing markets with challenging performance requirements, including the power supply and downhole drilling markets,” said Zack Kozawa, director of MLCC product marketing at Kyocera AVX. “They also support the miniaturisation and sustainability megatrends affecting these and other market segments.”

KGP series stacked MLCCs with C0G and X7R dielectrics are available in all five EIA case sizes, with the full range of rated voltage values and capacitance values up to 220 nF and 47 µF respectively. Those with X7T dielectrics are available in three EIA case sizes (1210, 1812 and 2220), with three rated voltages (250 V, 450 V and 63 0V), and capacitance values up to 4,7 μF.

All parts are thoroughly tested for visual characteristics, capacitance values, dissipation factor, temperature coefficient, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, temperature cycling, steady state and load humidity, high temperature load, termination strength, bending, vibration resistance and soldering heat resistance to ensure peak performance in a wide range of challenging high-frequency applications. They are also RoHS compliant and packaged on tape and reel in quantities of 500 to 1500 for automated placement.

For more information contact Marc Actis, KYOCERA AVX Europe, +44 1276 697038, [email protected], www.kyocera-avx.com

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