KEMET
Capacitors, magnetic components and passive devices
About the manufacturer
KEMET is a recognized passive-components brand within the YAGEO group. It develops devices for energy storage, filtering and decoupling in a broad range of electronic applications. The practical value of this offering lies in the breadth of capacitor technologies and their performance under load, so device selection should reflect the end product and its operating conditions.
The range includes ceramic, tantalum, polymer, film and electrolytic capacitors together with selected inductive and filter components. Different dielectrics and constructions support matching of specifications to switching supplies, analog circuits and long-life equipment. In practice, the greatest benefit comes from matching the chosen variant to its mounting, operating conditions and adjoining system parts.
Compare capacitance, voltage rating and derating, ESR/ESL, temperature, ripple-current limits, capacitance stability and package. DC-bias capacitance loss matters for MLCCs, while polarized devices require attention to polarity and surge current. Documentation for the exact version helps avoid selecting a device solely from broad product-family characteristics.
Applications
Examples of practical uses for KEMET products include:
- switch-mode supplies
- EMI filtering
- automotive electronics
- measurement instruments
- industrial controllers
- telecommunications equipment
KEMET products available from Maritex
Maritex presents the KEMET portfolio in categories including MLCC ceramic capacitors, tantalum and polymer capacitors and film capacitors. When comparing variants, it is useful to focus on their function, integration method and operating requirements.
Available product groups include:
- MLCC ceramic capacitors
- tantalum and polymer capacitors
- film capacitors
- filtering and inductive components
Compare capacitance, voltage rating and derating, ESR/ESL, temperature, ripple-current limits, capacitance stability and package. DC-bias capacitance loss matters for MLCCs, while polarized devices require attention to polarity and surge current. This approach supports a considered comparison of options and reduces the risk of unsuitable substitutions.
