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Sources:
Nippon Industries Company Ltd (Japan)
NIC Components Corp. (Taiwan)
Paumanok Publications, Inc
Leading passive component market analysts… & publishers of
Passive Component Industry Magazine
Bi-monthly look at the passive component market
and technology www.paumanokgroup.com/
Reed Electronics Research
www.rer.co.uk
Electronic Buyer News (EBN) www.ebnonline.com
Electronic Component News (ECN) www.ecnmag.com
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Changing Technology Impact Passive Devices
Technology Innovations
Lower voltage of operation = increased circuit current = higher
demands on voltage - power management circuitry = tighter line (supply
voltage) regulation (reduce ripple voltage) = increased demand for low
ESR capacitors
Faster circuit speeds = reduced response time for voltage - power
management circuits = increased demand on capacitor bank
Higher frequency operation = reduced trace distances = better
performing & smaller devices
All impact signal & supply voltage integrity
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Development of Passive Components
Passive component research & development:
New & Improved Materials
+ improve characteristics
+ reduce costs
Improved Processing & Equipment
+ expanded available range
+ increased production
+ reduced components sizes
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Passive Component Usage by Market
Industrial
5%
Medical Defense
3%
2%
Computer /
EDP
24%
Automotive
11%
Consumer (AV
& Appl)
30%
Important Segments
C ell Phones
Hard Disk Drives
TV Monitors
PC Motherboards
PC Monitors
Automotive
Game C onsole
Audio
Laptop PC
High Speed Modems
Digital C ameras
Why NIC is preferred
Communication
25%
Global Units 2002 Production
420 Million
185 Million
160 Million
112 Million
85 Million
55 Million
45 Million
25 Million
25 Million
20 Million
15 Million
Passive C omp Value
$6.23
$2.37
$12.96
$19.50
$6.93
$49.45
$26.00
$35.00
$21.60
$8.68
$12.67
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Passive Components Markets
Review:
• ~12% growth in 2002 Passive Component Market ($ value) as compared to 2001 level
• Price erosion is substantial
• Limited capacity expansion
Alum E-Cap
9%
SLC
6%
Film
3%
Tant E-Cap
2%
CAPACITOR MARKET (2002)
615 Billion units = $8.38 billion
MLCC
80%
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS :
Materials Shift
Electrodes (PdAg or BME- Base Metal: Nickel)
BME
2002 Estimates:
70% of global MLCC
production is BME
Nickel Electrode Powder
Shipments
Pd-Ag
1995 = 95 Tons
2000 = 645 Tons
2005(E) = 1830 Tons
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS :
Materials Shift
Pd-Ag … Price Per Troy Ounce (USD)
$ 800
$700
$ 700
$591
$ 600
$ 500
$360
$ 400
$300
$ 300
$ 200
$152
$130
1995
1996
$181
$ 1 00
$0
1997
1998
2000
2001
2002
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS :
Developments
 Nickel electrodes & Copper terminations = reduced component costs
– Greater equipment (firing) costs
 Increased number of layers [ >100 layers ]
 1uF and above = very low ESR [ sub 0.010ohm @ 100KHz)
 X7R (-55 ~ +125) & X5R (-55 ~ +85) = ±15% Cap change
 Encroaching upon tantalum electrolytic range
 100uF / 6.3VDC [1210 in X5R & Y5V TCs]
 Thinner (sub–micron) dielectric layers = lower voltage ratings
– Voltage-coefficient effects
– Aging effects & piezo-electric noise
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS
NMC Series: MLCCs
Ceramic Chip Capacitors
0201 size
NPO = (101) 100pF / 25VDC
X7R = (332) 3300pF/16VDC
X5R = (103) 0.01uF/10VDC
New! X5R = (104) 0.1uF/4VDC
0402 size
NPO = (471) 470pF / 16VDC
X7R = (104) 0.10uF/10VDC
New! X5R = (105) 1.0uF/10VDC
Y5V = (105) 1.0uF/6.3VDC
0603 size
NPO = (182) 1800pF / 50VDC
New! X7R = (105) 1.0uF/10VDC
New! X5R = (225) 2.2uF/6.3VDC
Y5V = (225) 2.2uF/10VDC
0805 size
NPO = (682) 6800pF /50VDC
New! X7R = (475) 4.7uF/10VDC
New! X5R = (106) 10uF/6.3VDC
Y5V = (106) 10uF/10VDC
1206 size
NPO = (103) 0.01uF /50VDC
New! X7R = (106) 10uF/6.3VDC
X5R = (226) 22uF/10VDC
Y5V = (226) 22uF/10VDC
1210 size
NPO = (103) 0.01uF / 50VDC
X7R = (106) 10uF/16VDC
X5R = (476) 47uF/6.3VDC
New! X5R = (107) 100uF / 6.3VDC
New! Y5V = (107) 100uF / 6.3VDC
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS
MLCC Market:
Year 2000 was record year (30% growth to $5.6Billion; source RER) for
MLCC industry with demand exceeding supply and prices inching
up. During year 2000 crunch many producers added considerable
production expansion equipment. Supply should meet all
demands through year 2002 & 2003. Pricing has eroded due to
over-supply and reduced costs of raw materials (BME vs. Pd-Ag).
MLCC expansion has been focused on BME (Base Metal Electrode;
nickel) construction for X7R and Y5V as opposed to Pd-Ag electrode
construction. NPO will remain Pd-Ag (although with reduced Pd loading)
and will likely transition to BME over time.
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS
NIC Monthly Capacity by Case Size
Case Size
2002
2003
0201
6KK
20KK
0402
400KK
600KK
0603
550KK
650KK
0805
200KK
200KK
1206
55KK
50KK
> 1206
15KK
15KK
Cap Arrays
5KK
20KK
TOTAL =
1230KK
1555KK
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS
NMC Series: 0201 size MLCCs
Ultra-Small Ceramic Chip Capacitors
[L x W x H = 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.3mm]

NPO
+ 10V / 16V / 25V / 50V
+ 0.47 ~ 100pF
+ P/N: NMC0201NPOxxx

X7R
+ 16V / 25V / 50V
+ 39pF ~ 3300pF
+ NMC0201X7Rxxx

X5R & Y5V
+ 4 / 6.3 / 10V
+ 1200pF ~ 0.1uF
+ NMC0201X5Rxxx
Applications:
Ultra-Small for Hand Held – Embedded Device
Precautions:
Solder Paste & Placement Issues
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS
NMC-L / NMC-M Series:
Low ESR / High Q
NPO Ceramic Chip Capacitors
 0402, 0603, 0805
 O.5 ~ 150pF
 Low ESR / High Q up to 2GHz
Ultra-Stable High Frequency
NPO Ceramic Chip Capacitors
NIC, has added a new range of low ESR multilayer ceramic chip capacitors.
Ideally suited to high speed, high frequency applications such as those found in
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products. Manufactured using ultra stable,
low loss NPO/COG dielectric, the devices are available with values ranging from
0.5pF to 150pF. Both 50V dc and 100V dc rated parts are available. Supplied in
tape and reel packaging, the NMC-L range is compatible with both re-flow and
flow soldering processes.
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS :
Recommendations
 Transition away from larger (>0805) sizes
 Use 0603 and 0402 on new and redesigns as much as possible
 Smaller sizes have best availability and lowest costs
going forward
 Be aware and plan for possible future P&D issues with:
– Larger (>0805) sizes
– Higher voltage parts (>100VDC)
– High capacitance (high Pd content) NPO
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SMT ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
Market - Technology:
SMT aluminum electrolytic types have led (and will continue to lead) in
high demand. Useful as alternates to chip tantalum in many
applications, and at lower cost has fueled growth – acceptance
industry wide. No raw material – production issues are expected to
impact this product type. Lower unit pricing expected over time as
non-Japanese manufactures accelerate production.
Focus (chiefly solid electrolyte types) in development of
lower ESR – Z types for lower voltage – higher current
power management applications. Introduction of larger case
sizes has allowed higher capacitance values and high
voltage rated versions, as replacement for leaded & snap-in
types.
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SMT ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
NIC Monthly Capacity by Size
Size (Dia.)
3ø
4ø
5ø
6.3 ø
8ø
10 ø
12.5 ø & Larger
Total =
2002
Capacity (unit: Kpcs)
1,000
30,000
8,500
18,000
10,000
3,500
2,200
2003
Capacity (unit: Kpcs)
2,000
37,500
10,000
21,500
12,500
4,000
3,200
73,200
90,700
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SMT Low ESR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR COMPARISON:
NIC
Series
Type
Voltage
ESR
Ripple
Current
Rating
Life at (Rated
Temperature)
Cost
Size
NACX
NACZ
NACZF
V-Chip
Liquid
Electrolyte
6.3 ~
100VDC
From
0.028 ohm
0.03 ~ 2.49A
MODERATE
(+105degC)
LOWEST
4x5.5 ~ 18x22
NSPE
V-Chip
Hybrid
Electrolyte
4 ~ 16VDC
From
0.023 ohm
0.90 ~ 2.18A
MODERATE
(+105degC)
MODERATE
6.3x6.3,
8x10.8,
10x10.8
NSPV
NSPZ
V-Chip
Solid Aluminum
2.5 ~ 25VDC
From
0.015 ohm
1.35 ~ 5.10A
LONG
(+105degC)
HIGH
6.3x6, 8x7,
10x8
NSP
Flat Chip
Solid Aluminum
2 ~ 16VDC
From
0.005 ohm
1.30 ~ 4.00A
LONG
(+105degC)
HIGHEST
SMALL
D (7343)
NTP
Flat Chip
Polymer Cathode
Tantalum
4 ~ 10VDC
From
0.018 ohm
0.10 ~ 2.89A
LONG
(+105/+125degC)
HIGH
SMALL
J~D
NTC-L
Flat Chip
MnO2 Cathode
Tantalum
6.3 ~ 35VDC
From
0.100 ohm
0.37 ~ 1.10A
LONG
(+125degC)
MODERATE
SMALL
B~D
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SMT Low ESR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR COMPARISON:
HYBRID ELECTROLYTE
ALUMINUM
SOLID ALUMINUM
POLYMER
CATHODE
TANTALUM
SMT V-Chip
Plastic Molded
SMT Flat Chip
Radial Lead
SMT V-Chip
Radial Lead
Plastic Molded
SMT Flat Chip
ELNA
PV
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
FUJITSU
- - -
- - -
FP-RE
- - -
- - -
- - -
KEMET
---
AO-CAP
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KO-CAP
NIC Components
Corp.
NSPZ
NSP
NSPZR
NSPE
NSPER
NTP
NICHICON
NA
- - -
SEP
- - -
- - -
F55
PANASONIC
SPV
SP
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
SANYO
SVP
- - -
SEP
- - -
- - -
POSCAP
UCC- NIPPON
CHEMICON
PXA
PT
PS
- - -
- - -
- - -
TYPE:
Many E-capacitor suppliers have
developed low ESR capacitors…
NIC offers the most options – design choices…
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SMT ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
Recommendations
 Use SMT aluminum electrolytic capacitors:
+ when low cost is needed (lowest cost per uF of SMT types)
+ when high voltage (>20VDC) rating (or no de-rating is possible) is required
+ when >470uF is required (values to 6800uF in SMT Alum V-Chip)
+ where component must be tolerant of voltage – current transients
+ where component height can be tolerated
+ when looking to replace leaded electrolytic capacitors
+ when high speed placement is needed & reflow soldering
SMT
+
+
+
+
aluminum electrolytic capacitors are available in:
Low ESR – Solid Aluminum (100KHz ESR to 0.005ohm)
High Voltage (up to 450VDC)
125°C, 105 °C & 85°C Ratings
Low Leakage Current & Bi-Polar Styles
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LEADED ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Market & Technology:
Explosive growth in SMT type is replacing portions of radial leaded applications.
No raw material – production issues expected to impact this product. Focus is
upon development of lower ESR – Z types for lower voltage – higher current
power management applications. Elimination or alternate to PVC Sleeving to be
phased in. Migration of Japan – Taiwan production to China likely will result in
price erosion over time
Size (Dia.)
4ø
5ø
6.3 ø
8ø
10 ø
12 ø
16 ø
18 ø
Others:
Total =
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2002
Capacity (unit: Kpcs)
4,000
8,910
9,400
16,680
25,750
3,080
840
230
5,000
2003
Capacity (unit: Kpcs)
5,000
12,000
10,500
15,000
25,000
3,500
1,000
500
5,000
73,890
77,500
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LEADED ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
MARCH 2003 MARKET UPDATE:
+ Increasing lead times on Low ESR Radial (8 & 10mm diameters) from Japan
+ Motherboard producers in effort to isolate themselves from Taiwan E-cap
troubles have booked available capacity from most Japanese suppliers
+ Consumer entertainment equipment showing strong demand; DVDs, set-top
boxes, satellite dishes, video games, LCD televisions, flat panel plasma displays
and audio systems
RECOMMENDATIONS:
+ Prepare for longer lead times on 6.3mm, 8mm & 10mm diameter with
scheduled orders out as long as four months.
+ Consider building a buffer inventory on certain types and sizes.
+ Choose quality manufacturers who can document raw material suppliers and
provide life test data.
+ Select suppliers with global logistic capabilities to insure allocation for each
region.
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LEADED ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
New Products
Ultra-Low ESR
Solid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
(NSPZR Series) Radial Leaded
100KHz ESR = 0.008ohm
100KHz RCR = 5.500Arms
Capacitance Values = 180 ~ 820uF
Voltage Ratings = 4 ~ 16VDC
Sizes = 8 & 10mm Diameters
Lowest ESR of Radial Leaded Types
Lower Cost
Hybrid Electrolyte
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
(NSPER Series) Radial Leaded
100KHz ESR = 0.012ohm
100KHz RCR = 2.34Arms
Capacitance Values = 330 ~ 1000uF
Voltage Ratings = 4 ~ 10VDC
Sizes = 8 & 10mm Diameters
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LEADED ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
New Products
Low ESR Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
(NRSK Series) Radial Leaded
100KHz ESR = 0.012ohm
100KHz RCR = 3.29Arms
Capacitance Values = 470 ~ 3300uF
Voltage Ratings = 6.3 ~ 16VDC
Sizes = 8 & 10mm Diameters
4000 Hour Life
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
(NRSG Series) Radial Leaded
100KHz ESR = 0.016ohm
100KHz RCR = 3.29Arms
Capacitance Values = 82 ~ 4700uF
Voltage Ratings = 4 ~ 25VDC
Sizes = 6.3, 8, 10 & 12.5mm Dia.
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RADIAL LEADED Low ESR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR COMPARISON:
NIC
Series
Type
Voltage
ESR
Ripple
Current
Ratings
Load Life at
+105degC
Cost
Size
NRSZ
NRSX
Liquid
Electrolyte
6.3 ~
100VDC
From
0.015 ohm
0.03 ~ 3.20A
MODERATE
2000 ~ 7000
hours
LOW
4x7~
18x35.5
NRSG
Liquid
Electrolyte
6.3 ~ 35VDC
From
0.016 ohm
0.40 ~ 3.29A
BETTER
2000 ~
4000hours
LOW
6.3x11 ~
12.5x30
NRSJ
NRSK
Liquid
Electrolyte
6.3 ~ 50VDC
6.3 ~ 16VDC
From
0.012 ohm
0.92 ~ 2.55A
1.14 ~ 2.80A
MODERATE
2000 hours
LOWEST
8x11.5 ~ 10x23
NSPER
Hybrid
Electrolyte
4 ~ 10VDC
From
0.012 ohm
1.45 ~ 2.34A
MODERATE
2000 hours
MODERATE
8x11.5 &
10x12.5
NSPZR
Solid
Aluminum
4 ~ 16VDC
From
0.008 ohm
4.36 ~ 5.54A
LONGEST
(No Dry-Out)
HIGH
8x11.5 &
10x12.5
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LEADED ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
Recommendations
 Use Leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors:
 when lowest cost is needed (lowest cost per uF of all types)
 when high voltage (up to 450VDC) rating (or no de-rating is possible) is required
 when high capacitance is required (values to 1.2Farad = 1,200,000uF)
 where component must be tolerant of voltage – current transients
 where component height can be tolerated
Leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors are available in:
 Low ESR – Solid Aluminum (100KHz ESR to 0.008ohm)
 High Voltage (up to 450VDC)
 +125°C, +105 °C & +85°C Ratings
 Low Leakage Current & Bi-Polar Styles
 Radial, Snap-In and Screw Terminals
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SMT TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Market :
Year 2000 was record year (~50% growth from 1999* *source RER).
High demand, with long lead times and pricing increases. Since late 2000
standard construction (MnO2 cathode) capacitors demand has dropped
significantly. Industry over-stock and reduced demand has resulted in severe
continued price erosion. Raw material supply - chain has been expanded and is
projected to be stable for 10+ years.
NEW Reduced case sizes low voltage 2.5VDC ~ 16VDC 0603 (J) 0805 (P)
MONTHLY CAPACITY
CASE SIZE
2002 (UNITS)
2003 (UNITS)
P&J
4 KK
10 KK
A
15 KK
25 KK
B
15 KK
20 KK
C
6.5 KK
7.5 KK
D/E
6.5 KK
7.5 KK
TOTAL
47 KK
70 KK
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TANTALUM CAPACITOR PROCESS
STEPS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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15
16
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PROCESS
Refined tantalum powder suppliers
Powder Mixing Tantalum Powder
Pressing Tantalum Wire
– supply chain were source of year
Vacuum Sintering
2000 shortage
Pellet Assembly
Oxide Film Formation Forming Liquid
Manganese Dioxide or Polymer Cathode Formation
Graphite Baking Graphite
Conductive Layer Formation
Anode/Cathode Connection
Silver Paste
Lead Frame
Conductive Adhesive
Cathode Materials:
Molding Resin
Marking Ink
MnO2 – Standard & reduced ESR
Burn-In
Lead Forming
PPY - Polypyrrole (Low ESR)
Inspection
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LOW ESR POLYMER CATHODE
TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Technology: Use of POLYMER in place of MnO2 for CATHODE results in
low ESR, high ripple current ratings (RCR) and suppression of
combustion (will not support flame) under failure. Applications in high
density low voltage – high current power management designs. Larger
sizes C & D/V cases continue to be popular. Expansion has covered all
sizes P ~ D/V. Newer NTP series parts developed include lower ESR
0.015-ohm products.
Polymer Cathode Suppliers
NIC
NTP
Kemet
T520 "KO-Cap"
Tokin-NEC PSL "NeoCap"
Sanyo
TP "PosCap"
Nichicon
F55
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NEW TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS:
Materials - Product Development
Niobium Electrolytic Capacitors
Nb
92.90638
Niobium is one of the alternatives being considered to replace tantalum in
capacitors. Estimates, niobium is over 100 times more plentiful than tantalum
(less than 1/10th the cost). NIC’s NBP series has same construction as conductive
polymer cathode tantalum (NIC NTP Series). It is anticipated that in the future,
niobium capacitors will be used for high-capacity devices (up to 1000µF), which
are too costly to produce using tantalum.
NIC’s niobium capacitor at a glance
Specifications:
Rated Voltage 2.5V
Capacitance
220uF
Size
(D) 7.3 x 4.3 x 2.8mm
ESR
0.055ohms
Part Number
NBP series (specifications in development)
[Higher material costs (as compared to tantalum types) has suppressed
product develop activity on Nb types at most e-cap producers]
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SMT TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
Recommendations
 Use SMT tantalum aluminum electrolytic capacitors:
+ when small size is required
+ when low profile (low head-row) is needed
+ where long life at high temperature operation (>+65°C) is needed
+ where operation voltage is tightly regulated:
protected from transients, over-voltage or reverse voltage
+ when looking to replace leaded electrolytic capacitors
+ when high speed placement are needed
+ when flow – wave soldering compatibility is needed
 Today SMT tantalum electrolytic capacitors are available in:
+ Low ESR – Polymer Cathode and MnO2 Cathode Types
+ Reduced 0603 (J) & 0805 (P) case size
+ Capacitance values to 470uF (2VDC)
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FILM CHIP CAPACITORS (SMT)
 Raw Materials: (PEN / PPS Films)
 Thin metallized films (16 ~ 100VDC)
 Stable characteristics over temperature, voltage & time
(as compared to X5R/X7R/Y5V/Z5U ceramics)
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0805 / 1206 / 1210 / 1913 / 2416 Sizes
High capacitance - tight tolerance (up to 0.47uF in ±2%, ±5%)
Low dielectric absorption (DA) characteristics for A/D conversion applications
Low dissipation factor (DF) for high efficiency display circuits
(portable - battery powered designs)
 Immunity to cracking = good choice as compared to SMT ceramic capacitors
Recommendations:
Use SMT film chip capacitors
 When need better performance than ceramic types is needed
 When (MLCC) component cracking has been issue
 When lowest loss (DF) for high circuit efficiency is needed
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SMT Magnetics Products
SMT – Surface Mount
 Ferrite Chips Beads:
Noise suppression – filtering at high frequency
 Standard (low ~ medium current)
 0603 ~ 1812 sizes
 High Current (5Amp) Lead & Core
 1612, 3119 & 3312 sizes
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SMT Magnetics Products
SMT – Surface Mount
 Chip Inductors:
NIS Series: Surface Sprial (high Q)
High Frequency Performance!
0201, 0402 & 0603 sizes
NML Series: Multilayer (MLI) Chips
Low Cost!
0402 & 0603 sizes
NIN-H Series: WireWound Open Frame (high current)
0402, 0603, 0805 & 1008 sizes
Crosses – Replaces
COILCRAFT
NIN-F Series: WireWound Molded Case
Older Designs
1008, 1210 & 1812 sizes
NPI Series: Power Inductors (High Current Power Supplies)
Power Supplies
9.0mm x 12.0mmm size
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SMT Magnetics Products
Cross-Reference:
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SMT RESISTORS & ARRAYS
Market & Technology:
Slow market conditions for thick film resistor products. Pricing has eroded to
historical low levels. Alumina substrates cost is largest cost factor. Focus on
0402 & 0603 sizes for new and expanded production. Smaller (0201) size
will be expanded as market acceptance increases. 0404, 0408 & 0612 Array
sizes expansion ahead of larger sizes. Development of better lower TCR,sub
1.0 ohm and high 100 Mega-ohm styles [ NRC-E series ]
MONTHLY CAPACITY
CASE SIZE
2002 (UNITS)
2003 (UNITS)
0201
20KK
50KK
0402
330KK
450KK
0603
600KK
600KK
0805
350KK
350KK
1206
200KK
200KK
1210 / 2010 / 2512
40KK
50KK
ARRAYS
40KK
50KK
TOTAL
1580 KK
1750KK
Chip Resistor
Global Market Value:
1998 = $0.82 Billion
2000 = $1.37 Billion
2002 = $0.69 Billion
[ Source: 2002 Paumamanok ]
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LEGACY LEADED TECHNOLOGIES
High Voltage Ceramic Disc Capacitors
• 0.5pF ~ 0.22uF
• 12V ~ 15,000VDC Rated
• Temperature compensating TCs (N150 ~ N3300 PPM/degC)
• Taped, Bulk or Cut – Formed Lead Styles
MLCC Radial – Axial Ceramic Capacitors
• NPO / X7R / Z5U
• 1.0pF ~ 4.7uF
• 50, 100, 200VDC
Radial / Axial Film Capacitors
• Polyester, Metallized Polyester, Metallized Polypropylene
• 1000pF ~ 6.8uF
• 100V ~ 630VDC Rated
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LEGACY LEADED TECHNOLOGIES
Carbon Film, Metal Film, Metal Oxide Film Resistors
• 1.0 ohm ~ 10 Meg-ohm
• 1/8W, 1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W, 5W, 3W, 5W, 7W Rated
• +/-1%, +/-2%, +/-5% tolerance
• Taped or Bulk Boxed
SIP Resistor Networks
• 4 ~ 13 Pins
• Common – Bussed, Isolated or Custom Circuits
• 10ohm ~ 3.3Meg-Ohm elements
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ENVIRONMENTAL:
LEAD–FREE | PVC - FREE
National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI)
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) was formed
on November 1, 2000, through the merger of the Electronic Industries Association of Japan
(EIAJ) and Japan Electronic Industries Development Association (JEIDA).
World Lead-free Soldering Roadmap and Agree to Eliminate Lead by 2005
European legislation and the JEITA roadmap will use a target of 0.1wt percent.
Lead-free Solder Alloy Selection… The type of solder composed of Sn-Ag-Cu is
recommended for board assembly
Environmental pressure to remove LEAD (Pb) & PVC Sleeving from
components. Item defined as LEAD-FREE if lead content is less than
0.2% (NEMI) or 0.1% (JEITA) of total (component) weight
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ENVIRONMENTAL:
LEAD–FREE | PVC - FREE
Complete elimination of lead from terminal finish is need for
compatibility to Lead-Free (Sn-Ag-Cu or Sn-Zn-Bi) soldering processes
LEAD-FREE Terminal Finish Versions available today…
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MLCC (100% Sn)
Tantalum E-Cap (100% Sn)
Aluminum E-Cap (100% Sn & Sn-Bi*)
Film Cap (100% Sn & Sn-Ag-Cu)
Chip Resistors & Thermistors (100% Sn)
Inductors & Ferrite Chip Beads (100% Sn & Sn-Cu)
Diodes (100% Sn)
SMT Alum E-Caps: Sn-Bi*
Sn-Zn-Bi group : NEC, Sharp, JVC
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ENVIRONMENTAL:
PVC - FREE
Removing PVC
Insulation Sleeving
Aluminum E-Caps
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QUALITY CONTROL
• Flow Chart
• Process Control
• Calibration
• Product Identification and Traceability
• Contract Review
• Quality Audits
• Control of Non-Conforming Material
• Quality Records
• Corrective Action
• Quality System
• Document Control
• Statistical Techniques
• Handling, Storage
• Training
• Packaging and Delivery
• ISO-9001:2000 Certification
• Inspection and Test Status
• Global Support – Product Quality
• Inspection and Testing
• Management Responsibility
Bruce Haskin
Director of Quality Assurance
NIC Components Corp.
(631) 396-7500 x 221
bhaskin@niccomp.com
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Cus tom e r Orde r
Re quire m e nt
FLOW CHART:
Customer Order
QC Process
Contr a ct Re v ie w
Re v ie w Cus tom e r
Spe c ia l
Re quire m e nts
Add
Spe cial
Re quir e m e nts
To
Cus tom e r
M as te r File
Yes
Com ply
with
Re quire m e nts
No
Re s olv e with
Cus tom e r
Yes
Yes
E nte r orde r using
CX e ntr y sc r e e n.
Print orde r in
Dis t. Ce nte r
Pic k ing Proc e s s.
QMP 280- 3
Pic k a nd v e rify
P/N a nd Qty .
Com ply with
c ustom e r s pe c ia l
ins truc tions
No
F ina l Ins pe c tion
QMP 200
Ve rify P/N a nd Qty .
Ve rify com plia nc e
with cus tom e r
s pe cia l Ins truc tions .
(La be ling /Pa c k a ging)
Doe s the or de r
m e e t c us tom e rs
re quir e m e nt
Yes
Pa c k a ging
a nd
Shipping
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Calibration
NIC Components maintains and controls all Measurement and Test equipment
used to ensure product quality by:
• Identifying the calibration requirements of this equipment, and ensuring
that the equipment remains in a state of calibration throughout specified
intervals and conditions of use.
• Ensuring equipment is labeled with calibration status and next calibration
due date.
• Using qualified external calibration facilities for all calibrations. The company
maintains certified calibration records, which are traceable to NIST standards.
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Contract Review
All customer requests for quotations are reviewed by NIC Components to
ensure that:
• The requirements are adequately defined and documented; where no
written statement of requirement is available for an order received by verbal
means, NIC Components ensures that the order requirements are agreed
upon before their acceptance.
• NIC Components has the capability to meet the contract or accepted order
requirements.
• All special contract requirements, special instructions, quality requirements,
and delivery requirements are carefully reviewed, to determine whether the
company is able to meet these requirements.
• Any requirements differing from those in the order are resolved.
• After acceptance, any changes to the scope of the contract will force
additional contract review.
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Control of Non-Conforming Material
A documented system is in place to control non-conforming material. The
procedure outlines how non-conforming material is segregated and
dispositioned.
All identified non-conforming material is segregated into the (RJ1) warehouse.
Material received into this warehouse code cannot be inadvertently mixed or
used as good inventory.
The Product Manager is responsible for the disposition of non-conforming
material identified during receiving inspection.
The VP of Operations, Director of Quality Assurance, and the Warehouse
Manager are responsible for the disposition of all other non-conforming
material.
Records are maintained on all non-conforming material.
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Corrective Action
The company maintains a system for the timely corrective action of all
conditions detrimental to product and process quality, including deficiencies
encountered during processing. Supplier, Customer and Internal Audit
corrective action systems are in effect.
The prime objective of the corrective action system is to preclude the
recurrence of a nonconformance by identification and correction of the root
cause and contributing factors.
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Document Control
The Director of Quality Assurance has overall responsibility for the creation,
approval and issue of all QMS documents.
The Director of Quality Assurance is also responsible for ensuring that:
• Copies of appropriate documents are available at all locations where
operations that can affect quality are performed.
• Obsolete documents are promptly removed from all points of issue and use.
Changes to controlled documents are permitted only after formal submission
to the Director of Quality Assurance, who has overall responsibility for
approving all changes. He/she will consult with the party(s) responsible for
adherence to the document before approving a change.
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Handling, Storage, Packaging, Preservation and Delivery
Necessary protection of all products is provided to prevent damage, loss,
deterioration, or substitution.
•Product is packaged with materials necessary to prevent deterioration,
corrosion, or handling damage.
•A FIFO inventory usage system is in effect.
•Packaging and marking of products is in accordance with specified
requirements to assure proper identification, preservation, and segregation,
including delivery to the customer.
Inspection and Test Status
A system is in place to identify product and customer orders throughout the
inspection process. Inspection status is identified on our computer system
from product receipt through final inspection.
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Inspection and Testing
Inspection and Test is performed using documented procedures in the
following areas:
Receiving Inspection - A documented system exists for receiving inspection.
100% of all incoming receipts are visually inspected for manufacturer's part
number, quantity, packaging, condition and documentation. Based on
receiving history, suppliers are identified as "Skip Lot" and "Non Skip Lot". All
"Non Skip Lot" suppliers require a more in-depth physical inspection.
In-process Inspection - Inspection is performed during the picking process to
identify product that does not meet customer special requirements such as,
date code restrictions, revision levels, packaging, and labeling. When an error
is detected, the product is moved to a "mark out" area-awaiting disposition.
Final Inspection - 100% final inspection is performed on all orders prior to
shipment. Verification of manufacturer's part number, quantity, date code,
packaging, bar code labeling, and customer specific instructions are
performed.
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Management Responsibility
The Director of Quality Assurance is the Management Representative responsible
for all matters related to quality and the Quality Management System (QMS).
The Director of Quality Assurance is a member of the company's senior
management, and is afforded the authority, support, and resources necessary to
adequately fulfill his/her responsibility.
The Director of Quality Assurance is charged with the following:
• Ensuring that the Quality System is established, implemented, and maintained in
accordance with the requirements of ISO 9002.
• Setting quality objectives with other management personnel.
• Determining the root causes of non-conformances, initiating corrective / preventive action
and verifying solutions.
• Measure quality performance in key areas and review with senior management staff.
• All managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that company quality policies
are understood, implemented, and maintained throughout the organization.
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Process Control
A system is established and maintained for monitoring all processing
operations. Documented procedures are developed and maintained to ensure
that material/product are consistently delivered to meet customer
requirements.
Product Identification and Traceability
The part number, lot number and date code and a NIC internal item number
identify all products. Inventory is traceable from the time of receipt to the
time of shipment.
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Quality Audits
Internal quality audits are performed to verify that all Quality Operating
Instructions are in compliance with the NI Components QA Manual. The
internal quality audit addresses all clauses in ISO 9002. Personnel
independent of the function(s) being audited perform audits. Corrective action
requests are generated on non-conformances, and corrective action
effectiveness is verified. Audit results are reviewed with the area
manager/supervisor and distributed to upper management.
Quality Records
Quality records are maintained for all quality and inspection activities. Quality
records are filed and retained for auditing, tracking, and reference purposes.
Records are easily retrievable and maintained under appropriate
environmental conditions.
Records are kept on file for a minimum of 5 years after the conclusion of a
contract or activity.
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The Quality Management System (QMS) is comprised of the following:
• The Quality Assurance Manual, which defines the policies relating to the
elements of ISO 9001:2000.
• Quality Manual Procedures (QMPs) are the instructions written at the
operator level to provide the operator with precise direction on how to
perform his/her tasks.
• Records of work and inspections performed.
• Auditing of the system, to ensure compliance with procedures and the
requirements of ISO 9001:2000.
• Documentation / Data control system.
• Corrective / Preventive Action system.
• Management Review.
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Statistical techniques are used to measure internal and external quality data.
The data collected is used to identify trends, reject types, and when
necessary, to initiate corrective action.
The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for creating monthly reports
to be reviewed with upper management. The review is designed to monitor
quality performance and continuous improvement efforts.
Training
It is an essential requirement of our Quality Management System that all staff
be suitably trained, and demonstrate a satisfactory level of skill and
knowledge in their functional areas.
Training records are kept on file and updated accordingly.
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ISO-9001:2000 Certification
NIC has been ISO-9002 certified since February 01, 1996
NIC received ISO-9001:2000 certification on October 20th, 2002
Auditor: Underwriter's Laboratories Inc.
Certification covers NIC facilities located: Melville, NY (USA) & San Jose, CA (USA)
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e-mail:
Global Technical Support: tpmg@niccomp.com
Products
Quality
Logistics
European Operations:
NIC Eurotech Ltd
14 Top Angel
Buckingham Industrial Park
Buckingham MK18 1TH
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 1280 813 737
Fax: 44 1280 814 737
1 Supplier Quality Personnel on Staff
Japan Operations
Nippon Industries
(Tokyo, Japan)
3 Supplier Quality
Personnel on Staff
North American Operations
Corporate Head Quarters:
NIC Components Corp.
70 Maxess Road
Melville, NY 11747
Tel (631) 396-7500
Fax (631) 396-7575
3 Supplier Quality Personnel on Staff
Taiwan Operations
NIC - EIAN (Taiwan)
Asia Operations:
NIC Components Asia Pte Ltd
1 Supplier Quality
Personnel on Staff
701 Sims Drive, #07-01 LHK Building
Singapore 387383
Tel: 65-8441575
Fax: 65-8441646
1 Supplier Quality Personnel on Staff
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NIC Global Logistics Locations
West Coast Operations:
NIC Components Corp.
2070 Ringwood Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
European Operations:
NIC Eurotech Ltd
14 Top Angel
Buckingham Industrial Park
Buckingham MK18 1TH
United Kingdom
Japan Operations
Nippon Industries
(Tokyo, Japan)
3PL:


Monterey, Mexico
Guadalajara,Mexico
Taiwan Operations
NIC – EIAN
(Taipei, Taiwan)
North American Operations
Corporate Head Quarters:
NIC Components Corp.
70 Maxess Road
Melville, NY 11747
Asia Operations:
NIC Components Asia Pte Ltd
701 Sims Drive, #07-01 LHK Building
Singapore 387383
Additional Sales Personnel in:
 Penang, Malaysia
 Hong Kong
 Shanghai, China
Why NIC is preferred
3PL:

Hong Kong
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Global Support
Shared Unified Data-base
Move programs – builds from
location to location seamlessly
 Single Global Part Numbers
 No competing -disputing regional divisions
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West Coast
USA
Scandinavia
NIC EUROTECH
NIC CA
Mid-Atlantic
USA
NIC NY
NIC NY
NIC Local
Warehouses
(7)
Western Europe
NIC EUROTECH
Mid-West
USA
SE Asia
NIC COMP ASIA
Eastern Europe
Mexico
NIC EUROTECH
NIC CA
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1975
Nippon Industries
Company - Japan
“NIC”
Market
1982
NIC Components
Corp. (North America)
Products
1990
NIC West
(San Jose)
Quality
1996
NIC Eurotech
(Europe)
Logistics
2000~2002
1998
NIC Asia
(SE Asia)
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•
•
NIC Regional
Sales Offices
Pacific North West
South East
Southern California
Canada
NIC Components Corporation [ ™], in association with Nippon Industries Co. Ltd is a
designer, manufacturer and worldwide supplier of passive components.
• Established in 1975 as a manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, NIC has
developed into a major supplier of capacitors, resistors, magnetics and specialty products.
• Using Nippon Industries' manufacturing and design expertise, a select group of specialized
factories was recruited to augment our core products and add complimentary products to our
expansive line.
• NIC's expertise and diligence in selection and integration of quality fabs is world-renowned.
Long-term supplier relationships (averaging over ten years) have been fostered by shared
strategy and partnering management teams.
• Quality is our number one commitment. Every step, from component design to raw material
selection, manufacturing processing to final inspection is meticulously controlled.
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NIC Products
SURFACE MOUNT COMPONENTS
Capacitors:
»
»
»
»
»
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Ceramic Capacitors: Chip - Array - IPC
Film Capacitors
Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors
Low ESR Electrolytic Capacitors
Resistive Products:
» Thick Film Chip - Array - IPC
» NTC Thermistors
Magnetics:
» Inductors
» Ferrite Beads
Diodes & Circuit Protection:
» Silicon Rectifier Diodes
» Schottky Barrier Diodes
» Varistors (MLV)
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LEADED (TH) COMPONENTS
Capacitors:
»
»
»
»
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Ceramic Capacitors
Film Capacitors
Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors
Resistive Products:
» Film Resistors
» Networks
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NEW! Lead-Free Products
Ultra-Low ESR Capacitors: Solid Aluminum E-Caps
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Ultra-Low ESR Capacitors: Solid Aluminum E-Caps
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Low ESR Capacitors: Hybrid Electrolyte Aluminum E-Caps
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Ultra-Small (0201) Components
» MLCC Capacitors
» Chip Inductors
» Chip Resistors
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