Enhancing Electronic Detonation Systems with Vishay’s Robust TANTAMOUNT Solid Tantalum Chip Capacitors
Vishay's solid tantalum chip capacitors improve the performance of electronic detonation systems. The TANTAMOUNT devices have a strong design and low 0.005CV DCL, along with strict testing requirements to guarantee reliable detonation even in tough conditions.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released 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 durable design, low leakage current, and undergo rigorous testing to ensure superior performance and reliability compared to standard tantalum capacitors and MLCCs.
The capacitors being introduced today have a low DCL value of 0.005CV and a high energy density compared to other types of capacitors. This allows them to provide more energy for reliable ignition, making them perfect for use in remote detonation systems in mining and demolition. The tantalum anode technology in these devices, along with Vishay's top-quality dielectric formation, ensures consistent electrical performance even in tough conditions.
In order to guarantee dependability, TX3 series capacitors are subjected to more rigorous testing standards than typical commercial capacitors. Each capacitor undergoes 100% surge current testing using standard methods, as well as two additional screenings to ensure consistent electrical characteristics across production batches. The capacitors are built with a durable design, with the capacitive element and lead frame enclosed in hard plastic resin. Compared to MLCCs, these capacitors have higher resistance to shock (100 g) and vibration (20 g) based on 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 devices have a capacitance tolerance as low as ±10% and ESR values ranging from 0.700 Ω to 2.3 Ω at +25 °C. They can handle ripple currents up to 0.438 A and operate at high temperatures up to +125 °C. The TX3 series devices feature lead (Pb)-free terminations and are compliant with RoHS regulations, halogen-free, and Vishay Green.
You can now request samples and order production quantities of the latest solid tantalum capacitors, with a lead time of 10 to 12 weeks. To inquire about pricing, please get in touch with your nearest Vishay representative.
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