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High-Q Capacitors Rise to the Occasion

Oct. 19, 2018
One of Johanson Technology’s specialties is high-Q capacitors, such as the E-Series multi-layer caps targeted at high-power applications.

For many high-power RF applications, the “Q factor” of embedded capacitors is one of the most important characteristics in circuit design. Often expressed as a mathematic formula, the Q factor represents the efficiency of a given capacitor in terms of its rate of energy loss.

Although many low-power applications do not require consideration of the capacitor’s Q factor, energy losses can increase significantly at higher frequencies. That means performance issues can arise even in low-power circuits.

Johanson Technology addresses this issue for high-power applications by offering high-Q capacitors, which are characterized as having ultra-low equivalent series resistance (ESR). In addition to minimizing energy loss, the high-Q capacitors reduce thermal noise caused by ESR to assist in maintaining desired signal-to-noise ratios.

To achieve the lowest energy losses, Johanson leverages the lowest loss dielectrics, inks, and electrode options.  Although most low-cost commodity capacitors utilize nickel electrodes, it’s a poor conductor known for high loss at high frequencies.  

Silver and copper electrodes perform better for most high-Q applications. For the highest-power RF applications, silver electrodes are incorporated in Johanson’s E-Series multi-layer RF capacitors. These capacitors are available in EIA-standard 1111, 2525, and 3838 sizes.

The company offers high-Q MLCC capacitors in both horizontal and vertical electrode orientation configurations when mounted in tape-and-reels. Mounting capacitors in a vertical configuration can effectively extend the usable frequency range of capacitors.

For more information, contact Johanson Technology at (805) 389-1166, e-mail [email protected], or visit the website.

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