High-Q MLC Capacitors

Knowles’ capacitors are available in chip or ribbon-leaded formats

Image of Knowles High-Q MLC CapacitorsKnowles offers devices based on a wide variety of high-Q dielectrics including ultra-low ESR, high-temperature, high-power, ultra-stable and leaded options. A high Q value indicates low energy loss during operation, making these capacitors a good fit for applications requiring low power dissipation and high stability.

As operational frequency requirements increase, electronic systems downsize and power usage becomes more critical, the most important parameters are Q (quality factor) and ESR (equivalent series resistance).

Features
  • Low energy loss
  • Well-defined response
  • Low ESR
  • Low phase noise
  • Operating temperature: -55°C to +150°C
  • Wide variety of capacitance and voltages
  • Non-magnetic offering
  • Available in chip or ribbon-leaded format
Applications
  • RF and microwave circuits
  • Wireless communication devices
  • Telecommunication systems
  • Oscillators and timing circuits
  • Medical equipment and scientific instrumentation
  • Aerospace and defense applications
  • Antenna systems
  • Switch-mode power supplies
  • Power factor correction
  • Resonant circuits
Published: 2024-05-23