MACOM Introduces New Semiconductor Process For High Voltage Capacitors

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MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. has developed a high voltage capacitor semiconductor process, capable of supporting operating levels exceeding 1,000 volts. This innovation will introduce a new product line, MACOM KV CAPS™, targeting sectors such as automotive, renewable energy, industrial, medical, and defense. The capacitors will be available in three voltage categories (200V, 500V, and 1,000V) and a wide capacitance range. Key benefits include compact size, stable performance, and reliability exceeding that of traditional capacitors. This product line will launch at the International Microwave Symposium in June 2021.

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• Development of a high voltage capacitor process enabling over 1,000 volts operating level.
• Introduction of MACOM KV CAPS™ targeting high-demand applications across multiple sectors.
• Capacitors available in three voltage categories and a wide range of capacitance values.
• Key attributes include small size, stable temperature and voltage performance, and improved reliability.

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MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, today announced that it has completed the development of a new high voltage capacitor semiconductor process. Capacitors designed on this process are capable of achieving kilovolt (“KV”) operating levels in excess of 1,000 volts, a level not previously achieved with silicon semiconductor technology.

“This new semiconductor process will be the foundation of a new high voltage capacitor product line,” said Stephen G. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We recognize many automotive, renewable energy, industrial, medical and defense systems operate at high voltages. Our technology is capable of enabling non-commodity applications in these markets where smaller size and superior electrical performance over standard industry capacitors is desired.”

MACOM will release a wide range of capacitor values in three separate voltage categories, 200V, 500V and 1,000V, with capacitance values from 2 to 4,700 picofarads. The key technical attributes include small size, highly stable temperature and voltage performance, low ESR and ESL, high Q and improved reliability when compared to Tantalum or MLCC (multi-layer co-fired ceramic) technologies. MACOM will introduce this new product line at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in June 2021, under the brand name MACOM KV CAPS™.

MACOM KV CAPS are designed and manufactured at MACOM’s Massachusetts-based U.S. Trusted Wafer Foundry and will be offered as both standard and customized products screened to commercial, military and space grade quality standards.

About MACOM

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Telecommunication, Industrial and Defense and Data Center applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

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FAQ

What is MACOM Technology Solutions Inc.'s latest announcement regarding capacitors?

MACOM announced the development of a new high voltage capacitor semiconductor process capable of operating over 1,000 volts.

What sectors will MACOM's new capacitor product line target?

The new capacitor product line will target automotive, renewable energy, industrial, medical, and defense sectors.

When will MACOM introduce the new MACOM KV CAPS™?

MACOM plans to introduce the new MACOM KV CAPS™ at the International Microwave Symposium in June 2021.

What are the key features of MACOM KV CAPS™?

Key features include small size, highly stable temperature and voltage performance, low ESR and ESL, high Q, and improved reliability compared to traditional capacitors.