As New Space programs continue to push for faster development times and reduced costs, the selection of passive components has become a careful balance of meeting these needs while still maintaining necessary performance, reliability, and qualification methods. This talk begins by exploring Kyocera AVX’s various MLCC and tantalum capacitor technologies and product grades suitable for cold missions. The next key topic looks into the phenomenon of ACC in tantalum polymers, the potential effects it can have on applications in space, as well as recent improvements and material advancements. Last is a focus on the advanced manufacturing process involved in crystal timing devices and space-level board to board connectors providing better performance and reliability.
Technical Application Engineer
