Description

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In this issue of Passive Component Industry we take a close look at the development of soft terminations to increase the performance of ceramic chip capacitors; we also look at ESR trends in tantalum capacitors and the strategy of manufacturing polymer based cathode systems for capacitors. The unique issues facing solid capacitors are also discussed in this groundbreaking edition.

About the Author

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Author of more than 260 market research reports on the worldwide electronic components industry. Specializing in capacitors, resistors, inductors and circuit protection component markets, technologies & opportunities; Electronic materials including tantalum, ceramics, aluminum, plastics; palladium, ruthenium, nickel, copper, barium, titanium, activated carbon, conductive polymers and many more. Produces off-the-shelf market research reports (see below) single client consulting, on-site presentations, due diligence for mergers & acquisitions; and majority owner of Passive Component Industry Magazine.