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Microwave SLCs

Multi-Cap Arrays

GENERAL INFORMATION

AVX Multi-Cap Arrays can be manufactured with 2, 3, 4,

5 or 6 capacitors on one single layer ceramic substrate.

These arrays are available in our X7S (Z), Maxi and

Maxi+ family of GBBL dielectrics and offer a broad

range of capacitance values as detailed in the accom-

panying tables.

These arrays have advantages over single components

in the form of smaller overall size, reduced handling and

lower average unit costs. They are, therefore, a good

choice for broad-band bypass applications where circuit

board layouts can utilize these configurations.

The designs, shown along with the range of maximum

capacitance values, represent typical parts. Since most

applications require specific form factors, custom

designs on all multi-cap arrays are available to meet

individual customer requirements and are offered with

quick turn around. No charge samples are generally

shipped within two weeks of the design sign-off.

Both standard and custom designs are available with

borders for those applications where conductive epoxy

run up exposes the parts to the possibility of shorting.

Maximum capacitance per pad for bordered devices

will be necessarily somewhat lower than shown on the

adjacent page.

2 and 3 cap arrays can be designed with different

capacitance values per pad in circuit designs where

identical values pad-to-pad are, for one reason or anoth-

er, not altogether suitable.

Additionally, the dual-caps are available to match micro

strip widths as dictated by circuit considerations. When

mounted with the individual pads down, the need for

wire bonding is eliminated. The maximum capacitance

values indicated on the typical designs shown represent

capacitance per pad. Mounted with both pads down

puts two capacitors in series. The effective series capac-

Contact the factory or your local AVX representative.

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