GHB_17 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) AVX Corporation – Multi-Cap Arrays

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-
itance (CEff), can be determined by 1/CEff = 1/C1 + 1/C2.
Contact the factory or your local AVX representative.
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