KYOCERA AVX has released the new surface-mount AEK Series wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors, which are designed for industrial, commercial DC/DC, and energy storage applications with high-density PCBs and qualified to commercialurance levels. The series is available in 12 different case sizes spanning 0608 to 1216 and offers a wide range of capacitance values and voltage ratings spanning 1-1,000mF and 6.3-400VDC. In total, the AEK Series currently provides customers with a selection of 66 part numbers ideally suited for satisfying a wide range of application demands.

The new capacitors are ideal for industrial, commercial DC/DC/DC, and energy Storage applications with high-density PCB's. In terms of installation, surface-mount AEK Series capacitors are supplied with pure tin terminations on 13" or 15" reels compatible with automated assembly equipment and support reflow assembly. AEK Series capacitors are also RoHS-compliant and lead-free compatible, and standard lead-time for the series is currently 24 weeks.