Enhancing Electronic Detonation Systems Performance with Vishay’s TANTAMOUNT Solid Tantalum Chip Capacitors: A Robust Solution for Harsh Environments
Vishay's Solid Tantalum Chip Capacitors improve the performance of electronic detonation systems. TANTAMOUNT devices have a strong design and low 0.005CV leakage current, along with strict testing requirements to ensure reliable detonation in tough conditions.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released a new line of TANTAMOUNT surface-mount solid tantalum molded chip capacitors tailored for use in electronic detonation systems. The Vishay Sprague TX3 series capacitors feature a strong mechanical design, low leakage current (DCL), and rigorous testing standards to provide improved performance and reliability compared to commercial tantalum capacitors and MLCCs.
The capacitors released today have low DCL values of 0.005CV and a high energy density of tantalum, making them ideal for providing sufficient energy for proper ignition. These capacitors are well-suited for remote detonation systems in mining and demolition applications that require reliable discharge. Their tantalum anode technology, along with Vishay's superior dielectric formation, ensures consistent electrical performance even in challenging environments.
In order to guarantee dependability, TX3 series capacitors undergo more rigorous testing than typical commercial capacitors. They are subjected to 100% surge current testing using standard methods, as well as two additional screenings to ensure consistency in key electrical characteristics across different production batches. The capacitors are enclosed in hard plastic resin to provide a durable solution, offering superior shock (100 g) and vibration (20 g) resistance compared to MLCCs, meeting MIL-STD-202 standards.
The TX3 series is available in two different case sizes, B (EIA 3528-21) and C (EIA 6032-28), and offers a capacitance range of 10 µF to 100 µF with voltage ratings ranging from 16 V to 25 V. The capacitance tolerance can go as low as ±10%. These devices have an ESR ranging from 0.700 Ω to 2.3 Ω at +25 °C, a ripple current of up to 0.438 A, and can operate at high temperatures up to +125 °C. The TX3 series devices have lead (Pb)-free terminations, are RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and fall under the Vishay Green category.
You can now get samples and production quantities of the latest solid tantalum capacitors, with a lead time of 10 to 12 weeks. To inquire about pricing, reach out to your nearby Vishay representative.
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