Enhancing Electronic Detonation Systems 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, along with rigorous testing standards to guarantee 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 (DCL), and undergo rigorous testing to ensure superior performance and reliability compared to standard tantalum capacitors and MLCCs.
The capacitors released today have low DCL values of 0.005CV and a high energy density compared to other types of capacitors. This allows them to provide more energy for proper 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 harsh environments.
In order to guarantee reliability, TX3 series capacitors undergo more rigorous testing compared to standard commercial capacitors. Each capacitor is tested for surge current using standard methods, and also undergoes two additional screenings to ensure consistent electrical characteristics across different production lots. The capacitors are enclosed in hard plastic resin to provide a durable solution. They offer higher 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). These devices offer a capacitance range from 10 µF to 100 µF with voltage ratings ranging from 16 V to 25 V. They also have a capacitance tolerance as low as ± 10%. The ESR of the devices ranges from 0.700 Ω to 2.3 Ω at a temperature of +25 °C, with a ripple current up to 0.438 A and the ability to operate at high temperatures up to +125 °C. The TX3 series devices have lead (Pb)-free terminations, are RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and are considered Vishay Green.
You can now get samples and production quantities of the new solid tantalum capacitors, with a lead time of 10 to 12 weeks. To inquire about pricing, please contact your Vishay representative in your area.
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