Application Specific MLCs

Problem Solving at the Leading Edge

APPLICATION SPECIFICDEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES

Initially, AVX technical personnel communicate with customersto learn the requirements that the new capacitor must satisfy. The personnel involved are well-versed in material, manufac- turing and electronic application technologies. They study the overall application and the environment in which the part will function. Programs are begun for selection of appropriate ceramic formulations, metal systems and designs. These pro- grams yield a detailed technology profile from which mechan- ical design and process specifications follow.

QUALITY CONTROL

The Q. A. organization is an integral part of manufacturing. Quality Control tests the product of each manufacturing process, detects flaws or variations from the narrow acceptable standard and isolates the cause of the deviation. Corrective action can then be taken to return the process to within its predetermined control levels.Quality Assurance has large and well-equipped laboratorieswhere statistical samples are evaluated and tested to determine failure rates, characterize products and assurecompliance with specification.Both destructive and non-destructive testing are used, including advanced ultrasonic inspection equipment for non-destructive inspection of anentire production quantity.Put the experience, technology and facilities of the leadingcompany in multilayer ceramics to work for you. No other source offers the unique combination of capability and commitment to advanced application specific components.

ADVANCEDMANUFACTURING FACILITIES

The ability and reputation of AVX in high reliability MLCs is duein part to the company’s complete control over all phases of the production process. This includes powder processing, tape casting and/or wet build-up, green MLC assembly and final capacitor assembly/packaging. Recent renovations at AVX have upgraded green MLC assembly areas to certified wash room levels. A favorite feature with many customers of AVX is our ability to work with customers in solving special packaging requirements. This includes special lead configurations andmultiple chip packaging that simplifies the mounting of specialty capacitors supplier. To the customer, the total capability of AVX assures a high level of consistent control at all steps of production.

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