KEMET Launches Commercial Grade High Voltage (500V to 1kV) Golden Max

GREENVILLE, S.C., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KEMET Corporation announced today the launch of two commercial High Voltage radial leaded series that include rated voltages from 500Vdc to 3kVdc in C0G and X7R dielectrics. The C3xx High Voltage series is an extension of KEMET's established Golden Max Conformally Coated radial components and features standard dimensions and lead configurations. The C6xx High Voltage series offers dimensions and lead configurations per the high voltage military specification, MIL-PRF-49467.

The C3xx's and C6xx's will be released in three phases: - April 1, 2005 C3xx 1000 volts - July 1, 2005 C6xx 500 volts to 3000 volts

Both series are designed for applications demanding reliability at high voltages. Applications include but are not limited to:

- Military and Aerospace - Medical - Semiconductor Manufacturing - Power Supplies - Telecom - Modem - LED Backlight Inverter

Commenting on the launch, KEMET's President Jim McClintock said, "KEMET's strategic acquisitions have provided the necessary knowledge base to develop and enhance our high voltage and high temperature product offerings. The addition of the Golden Max Leaded High Voltage series expands our ceramic portfolio in accordance with ever-changing customer requirements while maintaining our position as the 'Easy-To-Buy-From' company."

KEMET's high voltage ceramic capacitors utilize a "cascading" or "floating" internal electrode design, which effectively divides the voltage across the device into smaller voltages that each internal section of the capacitor can reliably withstand, thereby enabling high voltage rating capability. These ceramic capacitors include rated voltages from 500 volts to 3000 volts in C0G and X7R dielectrics. Both series use tin plated steel lead wires, which are RoHS-compliant.

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Contact for Sales Information: David Martinelli Ceramic Product Manager DavidMartinelli@KEMET.com 864-228-4136 Contact for All Other Information: John R. Warner Vice President, Strategy and Communications JohnWarner@KEMET.com 864-963-6640