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TAIYO YUDEN — MCAS Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors

Intelligent Sensing

June 20, 2024
Intelligent Sensing
Issue 5 2024

Automotive MLCCs provide reliable operation up to 125°C

The MCAS family of multi-layer ceramic capacitors from TAIYO YUDEN features a monolithic structure and advanced electrode design which give high reliability across a range of automotive applications.

TAIYO YUDEN supplies the automotive-grade MCAS series multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for use in body and chassis applications and infotainment systems.

The AEC-Q200 qualified MCAS series devices are available in standard case sizes and in a wide range of capacitance values. Their monolithic structure provides for high reliability in demanding automotive operating environments.

The use of nickel as the electrode material and plating processing improve the capacitors’ solderability and heat resistance. The MCAS series products’ construction also prevents migration and improves reliability.

These MLCCs are intended for use as coupling, decoupling, filtering, and smoothing capacitors.

Features

Capacitance range: 0.5 pF to 47 µF
Case-size range:
6 mm x 0.3 mm to 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm
Voltage-ratings range: 4.0 V to 250 V
Temperature-characteristic options:
X5R, X7R/X7S/X7T, C0G
Low equivalent series resistance
Operating-temperature range options:
- -55°C to 85°C
- -55°C to 105°C
- -55°C to 125°C

Applications

Automotive body and chassis
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Interior lighting
- Keyless entry system
- ADAS sensors
Infotainment
- ITS/telematics system
- Instrument cluster
- Cockpit domain controller

The names of series noted in the text are excerpted from part numbers that indicate the types and characteristics of the products, and therefore are neither product names nor trademarks.