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KEMET Launches Space Grade Series of Capacitors

New product optimized for military/aerospace applications

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) announced today that, as part of its continuing commitment to the defense and aerospace markets, the Company is introducing a new Space Grade Series of capacitors designed for use by military/aerospace customers in high-reliability space applications. This series meets the requirements of MIL-PRF-55365 as well as MIL-STD-1580. The capacitors in this series incorporate an intensive testing and screening protocol that can be customized to meet the customer's specific needs.

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The part number is designed to allow for designation of Weibull grading (level C - 0.01%/k hours), surge current level (10 cycles at 25 C, 10 cycles - 55 C and +85 C before/after Weibull grading), performance testing level (catalog details available options), ESR (low and standard), and termination finish. Fused versions are available for built-in circuit protection, and multiple anode designs are available for very low ESR values.

"KEMET's military and aerospace customers have expressed the need for capacitors that can withstand the rigors of space applications," said Dr. Philip Lessner, KEMET's Chief Technology Officer and Chief Scientist. "This series is KEMET's response to that need. Our new Space Grade Series offers features that are optimized for military/aerospace applications and provide an opportunity for the customer to specify the desired testing level."

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, film, aluminum, electrolytic, and paper dielectrics. KEMET's common stock is listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KEM. Additional information about KEMET can be found at http://www.kemet.com/ .

Contact: Dean W. Dimke
Director of Corporate and
Marketing Communication
deandimke@kemet.com
864-228-4448

Craig Scruggs
Product Line Manager,
MnO2 and Specialty Product Lines
craigscruggs@kemet.com
864-228-4178

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CONTACT: Dean W. Dimke, Director of Corporate and Marketing
Communication, +1-864-228-4448, deandimke@kemet.com, or Craig Scruggs, Product
Line Manager, MnO2 and Specialty Product Lines, +1-864-228-4178,
craigscruggs@kemet.com, both of KEMET Corporation

Web site: http://www.kemet.com/