Enhancing Electronic Detonation Systems Performance with Vishay’s TANTAMOUNT Solid Tantalum Chip Capacitors
Vishay's solid tantalum chip capacitors improve the performance of electronic detonation systems. TANTAMOUNT devices have a strong design and low 0.005CV DCL, as well as strict testing requirements to ensure reliable detonation in tough conditions.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has launched a new line of TANTAMOUNT surface-mount solid tantalum molded chip capacitors that are tailored for use in electronic detonation systems. The Vishay Sprague TX3 series capacitors have a strong mechanical design, low leakage current, and undergo rigorous testing to ensure improved performance and reliability compared to standard tantalum capacitors and MLCCs.
The capacitors that were introduced have low DCL values of 0.005CV and a high energy density compared to other types of capacitors, specifically tantalum. This allows them to provide more energy for reliable ignition, making them well-suited for remote detonation systems in mining and demolition. The use of tantalum anode technology and Vishay's high-quality dielectric formation ensures stable electrical performance in tough conditions.
In order to guarantee dependability, TX3 series capacitors undergo more rigorous testing compared to regular commercial capacitors. Each capacitor is subjected to 100% surge current testing using standard methods, as well as two additional screenings to ensure consistent electrical characteristics across different production lots. The capacitors are encased in hard plastic resin to provide a durable solution, with higher shock (100 g) and vibration (20 g) resistance compared to MLCCs, meeting MIL-STD-202 standards.
The TX3 series comes in B (EIA 3528-21) and C (EIA 6032-28) case sizes and offers a capacitance range of 10 µF to 100 µF with voltage ratings between 16 V and 25 V. The capacitance tolerance can go as low as ± 10%. These devices have ESR values ranging from 0.700 Ω to 2.3 Ω at +25 °C, ripple current up to 0.438 A, and can operate at high temperatures up to +125 °C. They have lead (Pb)-free terminations and are compliant with RoHS, halogen-free, and Vishay Green standards.
You can now get samples and bulk quantities of the latest solid tantalum capacitors with a lead time of 10 to 12 weeks. To inquire about pricing, please reach out to your nearby Vishay representative.
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