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AVX’s APS series of multilayer ceramic capacitors offers the customer a high
reliability solution with an ultralow failure rate, ≤1ppb, in a variety of case sizes and
voltages. The APS range encompasses a wide range of dielectric types to meet
the customer’s requirements from low temperature/voltage capacitance change
dielectric, NPO, to high preforming capacitance voltage X7R to high temperature
reliability dielectrics, X8R/L.
APS capacitors have a wider capacitance range than MIL spec parts that satisfies
the need for higher CV demands and board space saving requirements. Each
production lot is extensively tested and removes the requirement for customer
specific drawings. The testing regime uses many of the MIL-STD test methods as
per MIL-PRF-55681 and has a field failure rate of less than 1 ppb. The APS testing
series uses AVX’s unique in-house maverick testing detection system that
eliminates infant mortality failures.
Applications suitable for APS include Industrial, Telecommunications, Aviation, and
Military. The APS is available with a range of different termination finishes,
Flexiterm
®
, Nickel / Tin and Tin with Pb
1
. Flexiterm
®
technology delivers improved
thermo-mechanical stress resistance.
HOW TO ORDER
AP03
Size
AP03=0603
AP05=0805
AP06=1206
AP10=1210
AP12=1812
AP20=2220
5
Voltage
16V = Y
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
200V = 2
500V = 7
2
Packaging
2 = 7" Reel
4 = 13" Reel
A
Dielectric
NP0 = A
X7R = C
X8R = F
X8L = L
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Capacitance
Code (In pF)
2 Significant Digits +
Number of Zeros
e.g. 10μF = 106
K
Capacitance
Tolerance
J = ±5%
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
Q
Failure Rate
Q = APS
A
Special Code
A = Std. Product
T
Terminations
T = Plated Ni and Sn**
Z = FLEXITERM
®
**
B =10% min lead
X = FLEXITERM
®
with
10% min lead
Z,X for X7R only
**RoHS compiant
NOTE: Contact factory for availability of Termination and Tolerance Options for Specific Part Numbers.
APS Series for High Reliability Applications
Surface Mount NPO, X7R and X8R/L MLCCs
AVX’S APS RELIABILITY
TEST SUMMARY
• 100 % Visual Inspection
• DPA
• IR, DF, Cap, DWV
• Maverick Lot Review
• Thermal Shock
• 85/85 Testing
• Life Testing 125°C 2xRV
• C of C with every Order
• Quarterly Data Package
Dielectric Temperature/Percentage Cap Change
NPO -30ppm +30ppm from -55°C to + 125°C
X7R -15% +15% from -55°C to + 125°C
X8R -15% +15% from -55°C to + 150°C
X8L -15% +40% from -55°C to + 150°C
FEATURES
• The APS range has extensive reliability testing as standard resulting in an
ultralow failure rate, ≤1ppb.
• The APS range is available with Flexiterm
®
that deliver’s high thermo-mechanical
stress resistance.
• High CV range enabling board space saving requirements.