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, low 0.005CV DCL, and rigorous testing criteria to ensure dependable detonation in tough conditions.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has launched a new line of TANTAMOUNT surface-mount solid tantalum molded chip capacitors that are made for electronic detonation systems. The Vishay Sprague TX3 series capacitors have a strong mechanical design, low leakage current (DCL), and rigorous testing standards, providing improved performance and reliability compared to regular tantalum capacitors and MLCCs.
The capacitors released today have low DCL values of 0.005CV and a high energy density thanks to tantalum, making them great for providing ample energy for ignition. They are well-suited for remote detonation systems in mining and demolition applications that require reliable discharge. The use of tantalum anode technology and Vishay's top-notch dielectric formation guarantees stable electrical performance in tough conditions.
In order to guarantee dependability, TX3 series capacitors undergo more rigorous testing compared to regular commercial options. Every capacitor is subjected to 100% surge current testing using standard methods, and goes through two extra screenings to ensure consistency in key electrical characteristics across different production batches. The capacitive element and lead frame of the devices are protected by a tough plastic resin, offering a strong solution. These capacitors have higher resistance to shock (100 g) and vibration (20 g) 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). These components offer a capacitance range of 10 µF to 100 µF with voltage ratings between 16 V and 25 V, and a capacitance tolerance as low as ±10%. They have ESR values 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 temperatures up to +125 °C. The TX3 series devices have lead (Pb)-free terminations, are RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and part of the Vishay Green initiative.
You can now obtain samples and production quantities of the recently released solid tantalum capacitors, with lead times of 10 to 12 weeks. To inquire about pricing, please contact your nearby Vishay representative.
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