Application Specific MLCs
Problem Solving at the Leading Edge
APPLICATION SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES
Initially, AVX technical personnel communicate with customers
to learn the requirements that the new capacitor must satisfy.
The personnel involved are well-versed in material, manufac-
turing and electronic application technologies. They study the
overall application and the environment in which the part will
function. Programs are begun for selection of appropriate
ceramic formulations, metal systems and designs. These pro-
grams yield a detailed technology profile from which mechan-
ical design and process specifications follow.
requirements. This includes special lead configurations and
multiple chip packaging that simplifies the mounting of
specialty capacitors. To the customer, the total capability of
AVX assures a high level of consistent control at all steps of
production.
QUALITY CONTROL
The Q. A. organization is an integral part of manufacturing.
Quality Control tests the product of each manufacturing
process, detects flaws or variations from the narrow
acceptable standard and isolates the cause of the deviation.
Corrective action can then be taken to return the process to
within its predetermined control levels.
Quality Assurance has large and well-equipped laboratories
where statistical samples are evaluated and tested to
determine failure rates, characterize products and assure
compliance with specification. Both destructive and non-
destructive testing are used, including advanced ultrasonic
inspection equipment for non-destructive inspection of an
entire production quantity.
Put the experience, technology and facilities of the leading
company in multilayer ceramics to work for you. No other
source offers the unique combination of capability and
commitment to advanced application specific components.
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
The ability and reputation of AVX in high reliability MLCs is due
in part to the company’s complete control over all phases of
the production process. This includes powder processing,
tape casting and/or wet build-up, green MLC assembly and
final capacitor assembly/packaging. Recent renovations at
AVX have upgraded green MLC assembly areas to certified
clean room levels.
A favorite feature with many customers of AVX is our ability
to work with customers in solving special packaging
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