AVX Develops Low-Profile MLCC for Thin-Package Requirements; Compact Package Ideal for Thin, Unpackaged ICs.

MYRTLE BEACH S.C. -- AVX Corporation (NYSE:AVX), a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components, has expanded the X5R dielectric product offering to include a very low-profile multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC). Designated the LT Series, the capacitor is ideal for decoupling and filtering applications where height clearance is limited, such as thin, unpackaged ICs, smartcards, flash memory cards, memory modules and RFID packages.

"AVX's continued investment in the research and development of thin dielectric layer technology has resulted in a low-profile MLCC that responds to many of our customers most pressing needs," said Sonja Brown, Product Manager. "The LT series meets all of the demands of space-constrained and thin applications such as camera and LCD modules."

The LT Series is offered in 0402, 0603, 0805, and 1206 case sizes and is available in compact or low-profile package designs. AVX's X5R dielectric is a Class II dielectric with a temperature variation of capacitance within +/-15% from -55(degree)C to +85(degree)C. The LT Series is available in operation voltages of 4, 6.3, 10 or 16 VDC with a capacitance tolerance of +/-10% or +/-20%.

Pricing typically starts at $0.036 in quantities of 50,000 with a lead time of 8-10 weeks.

For more information about AVX's LT Series, contact AVX Sales and Marketing at 801 17th Avenue South, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29578; by calling 843-448-9411; by fax at 843-444-2864; or on the Web at www.avx.com.

AVX Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic passive components and connectors with 20 manufacturing and customer support facilities in 12 countries around the world. AVX offers a broad range of devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AVX).