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KEMET Expands Surface-Mount MLCC C0G Dielectric Platform

KEMET now offers industry-leading capacitance values that combine ultra-high capacitance with the stability and performance of a Class 1 dielectric in a 100% Lead (Pb)-Free and environmentally friendly package. (PRNewsFoto/KEMET Corporation)

GREENVILLE, SC UNITED STATES

Portfolio Includes Many First-to-Market, Ultra-High Capacitance Values

GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KEMET Corporation
(NYSE: KEM) today announces the expansion of its surface-mount, multilayer
ceramic capacitor product portfolio in C0G dielectric with the addition of
over 80 first-to-market part types. KEMET now offers industry-leading
capacitance values that combine ultra-high capacitance with the stability
and performance of a Class 1 dielectric in a 100% Lead (Pb)-Free and
environmentally friendly package. Introduction of these new part types
provides design engineers with an MLCC alternative to competing capacitor
technologies in applications that are sensitive to electrically and/or
mechanically induced circuit noise.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071129/CLTH052 )

Capacitance values have been extended in 10, 16, 25, 50 and 100 Volt rated
EIA 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, and 1210 case sizes and include capacitance
tolerance offerings of F(+/-1%), G(+/-2%), J(+/-5%), K(+/-10%) and M(+/-
20%). Marquee HiCV values associated with this product offering include the
following part types:

-- 0402 Case Size: 2200pF@25V, 1500pF@50V and 1000pF@ 100V
-- 0603 Case Size: 0.015uF@25V, 6800pF@ 50V and 4700pF@ 100V
-- 0805 Case Size: 0.047uF@25V, 0.022uF@ 50V and 0.015uF@100V
-- 1206 Case Size: 0.082uF@ 50V and 0.047uF@ 100V
-- 1210 Case Size: 0.15uF@50V and 0.1uF@ 100V
With an operating temperature range of between -55 degrees C and +125
degrees C, and with capacitance shift limited to +/-30ppm/ degrees C over
that range, these devices are an excellent choice for audio applications.
They are designed to provide circuit functions of critical timing and
tuning-in applications, including mobile communications, automotive
electronics, and power supply circuits. These new products exhibit no
piezoelectric properties as well as no capacitance change with respect to
applied rated DC voltage or time.

All parts are environmentally friendly, in compliance with RoHS
legislation and are being offered in both commercial and automotive grades
with 100% pure matte tin-plated terminations that allow for excellent
solderability.

KEMET is continually developing its C0G portfolio and plans to add
large case SMD HiCV and Tin/Lead Termination in the near future.

"We are excited about the continuing growth and development of our C0G
dielectric platform," stated KEMET Chief Executive Officer Per Loof. "This
expansion is yet another example of our commitment to becoming 'The
Capacitance Company' and a technology leader in our industry."

Price ranges from $0.03 to $3.78 each depending on case and CV.

For a list of specific Surface Mount Data Sheet Information, please
visit http://www.kemet.com/page/new2007535

KEMET Corporation applies world-class service and quality to deliver
industry-leading, high-performance capacitance solutions to its customers
around the world. KEMET offers the world's most complete line of
surface-mount and through-hole capacitor technologies across tantalum,
ceramic, aluminum (organic and electrolytic), film and paper dielectrics.
KEMET's common stock is listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol KEM. Additional information can be found at http://www.kemet.com.