Electronics company TDK Corporation has released the new CGA3EA series of automotive grade MLCCs, which meet the ESD immunity requirements according to the IEC 61000-4-2 standard.
Available in package size 1608 (EIA 0603) with rated capacitances ranging from 1 nF to 10 nF and a rated voltage of 100 V, the new series is comprised of two lineups of MLCCs with different thermal characteristics: C0G components with a temperature range of -55°C to +125°C and a temperature coefficient of 0 ±30 ppm/°C max.; and NP0 components with a temperature range of -55°C to +150°C and the same temperature coefficient.
According to the company, the CGA3EA series is able to withstand ESD events of up to 8 kV and higher, as proven by the contact discharge test according to IEC 61000-4-2 (level 4). As a result, the CGA3EA series is able to offer reliable ESD protection in a wide range of automotive electronics applications such as airbag controllers, remote keyless entry systems and navigation systems.
