source: KEMET Electronics Portugal, S.A.; ESA SPCD 2018 Symposium EPCI e-symposium library article Solid electrolytic tantalum capacitors using conductive polymers as the solid cathode electrolyte have been commercially available since the mid 1990’s and continuously adopted by increased demand applications. This cathode system offers numerous advantages over traditional manganese dioxide based solid electrolytic capacitors, including lower ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance), improved surge current resistance,...

source: EPCI; ESA SPCD 2018 Symposium EPCI e-symposium library article EPCI is continuously collecting passive components news since 2015. The passive component industry is currently going through many challenges facing the new requirements from modern electronics in various applications and directions. On one side, the consumer electronics is moving towards applications such as wearable applications with IoT communication capabilities, supported by the upcoming 5G...

source: ADS; ESA SPCD 2018 Symposium EPCI e-symposium library article Airbus Defence and Space Roadmap presentation by Laurent Toudret during the ESA SPCD 2018. published by EPCI under approval of ESA SPCD 2018 organizing committee. Title: Airbus Defence and Space Roadmap for Passive Components Author(s): Laurent Toudret Organisation(s): Airbus Defence and Space Symposium: ESA SPCD 2018 Reference: Technology Roadmaps ISBN: N/A e-Sessions Applications: Aerospace...

source: ESA ESTEC; ESA SPCD 2018 Symposium EPCI e-symposium library article ESA component engineers Dr.Denis Lacombe and Dr.Léo Farhat are introducing their presentation on space relays failures and lessons learnt. published by EPCI under approval of ESA SPCD 2018 organizing committee. Title: Relays Failures Occurring & Lessons Learnt Author(s): Dr.Denis Lacombe and Dr.Léo Farhat Organisation(s): ESA ESTEC, The Netherlands Symposium: ESA SPCD 2018 Reference:...

source: H.C. Starck Tantalum and Niobium GmbH; ESA SPCD 2018 Symposium EPCI e-symposium library article Ta capacitors are the best choice when applications require highest capacitance (energy density) on miniature scale combined with high reliability, low ESR, and excellent stability over wide ranges of time and application temperature. Recently, the demand of high reliability capacitors withstanding harsher conditions especially with respect to higher application...