Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) introduced its new VJ automotive series of surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs), available with optional polymer terminations designed to withstand higher levels of bending stress. The devices are offered with C0G (NP0) and X5R/X7R/X8R dielectrics, each with a wide range of case sizes, voltage ratings, and capacitance values. The VJ automotive series is available with flexible polymer terminations with 100 % tin-plates matte finish (VJ....31). The polymer terminations increase the bending ability of the capacitors, reducing the risk of a short circuit due to board-flex cracking in automotive under-the-hood, safety, and comfort electronics.

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