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AVX Corporation

passive electronic component and interconnect products

AVX serves a broad range of markets including: communications, networks, automotive, consumer, military, industrial and medical sectors. In automotive, we are contributing toward new technologies for safety, engine control, infotainment and chassis control. In medical, AVX Advanced products are critical for implantable devices that regulate and stimulate the heart, bring sound to the hearing-impaired and sight to those with vision problems.

AVX Capacitors Couplers Circuit Breakers - Passive Parts and Components Distributor AVX, a recognised leader in the global passive electronic component and interconnect products industry, is at the forefront of technology, design, manufacturing and supply AVX enjoys significant competitive advantages including the benefit of global manufacturing and distribution provided by 20 manufacturing facilities in 12 countries. This assures customers of the most efficient balance of demand and production capability in response to their just-in-time inventory requirements. With major research and development centres in five locations around the world (United States, Northern Ireland, England, France and Israel), AVX has fostered customer relationships involving the design and technology for new and advanced products to fulfil their special end product requirements.

AVX, a recognized leader in the global passive electronic component and interconnect products industry, is at the forefront of technology, design, manufacturing and supply.

AVX enjoys significant competitive advantages including the benefit of global manufacturing and distribution provided by 20 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries.

With research and development centers in five locations around the world (United States, Northern Ireland, England, France and Israel), AVX has fostered customer relationships involving the design and technology for new and advanced products to fulfill their special product requirements.

 
Products:

Aluminum Capacitors Aluminum CapacitorsAntenna Solutions Antennas

Broadband Components Broadband ComponentsCeramic Capacitors Capacitors

Circuit Protection Circuit ProtectionConnectors Connectors

Crystal Devices Crystal DevicesDiodes Diodes

DLA / MIL-Spec DLA & MIL-SPEC ComponentsFilters Filters

Fuses FusesInductors Inductors

Modules ModulesNiobium Oxide Capacitors Niobium Oxide

Passive Micro Components (PMC) Custom ThinFilm PassivesPolymer Capacitors Polymer Capacitors

Power Film / Chip Film Power Film CapacitorsResistive Products Resistors

RF/Microwave Components RF / Microwave ComponentsSAW Devices SAW Devices

Sensing and Control Sensing and ControlSuperCapacitors SuperCapacitors

Tantalum Capacitors Tantalum CapacitorsThermistors Thermistors

Varistors VaristorsHydrogen Solutions Hydrogen Solutions

  • Capacitors
  • Circuit Protection
  • Connectors
  • Couplers
  • Filters
  • Inductors
  • Integrated Passive Components
  • Military Products
  • Module Devices
  • Piezoelectric Acoustic Generators
  • Resistive Products
  • Timing Devices
  • *Discontinued Products List
  • *RoHS Status
  • *Cross Reference Guides *SnPb Termination Availability
   

Applications:(Capacitors)  AVX capacitors find applications across a wide range of industries and electronic systems. Some common applications where AVX capacitors are utilized include: 1. Automotive Electronics: AVX capacitors are employed in automotive electronics for various purposes. They can be found in engine control units (ECUs), infotainment systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), lighting systems, powertrain modules, and more. AVX capacitors in automotive applications provide reliable power supply decoupling, noise suppression, voltage regulation, and filtering. 2. Telecommunications: AVX capacitors play a vital role in telecommunications equipment, ensuring proper signal conditioning and noise reduction. They are used in base stations, switches, routers, antennas, satellite communication systems, fiber optic networks, and other telecom infrastructure. AVX capacitors help with signal integrity, EMI/RFI suppression, power management, and filtering. 3. Consumer Electronics: AVX capacitors are extensively employed in various consumer electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, audio/video equipment, wearables, and home appliances. They are used for power supply filtering, voltage regulation, energy storage, timing circuits, signal coupling, and decoupling. 4. Industrial Equipment: AVX capacitors are utilized in industrial equipment and machinery, such as industrial automation systems, motor drives, power supplies, control systems, instrumentation, and robotics. They provide critical functions like energy storage, voltage regulation, power factor correction, noise suppression, and surge protection. 5. Medical Devices: AVX capacitors are used in medical devices and equipment, including patient monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment, imaging systems, and medical implants. They help with power supply stability, noise reduction, filtering, and energy storage in medical electronics. 6. Aerospace and Defense: AVX capacitors are employed in aerospace and defense applications where high reliability and performance are crucial. They can be found in aircraft avionics, radar systems, missile guidance systems, communication equipment, satellite systems, and more. AVX capacitors in these applications provide robust performance in harsh environments, withstand high temperatures, and offer high-reliability operation.

  • Resistors of Series K, wound on fiber glass core, have a special internal direct contact to virtually eliminate resistance changes caused by varying, often high temperatures.
  AVX Resistors of AS AL wound resistor- Passive Components
Characteristics

  AVX Corporation is a well-known manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of electronic components. They offer various products with distinct characteristics tailored to specific applications. While it is not possible to cover all AVX products individually, I can provide an overview of some general characteristics of their product offerings:

1. Capacitors: AVX produces a diverse range of capacitors, including tantalum, ceramic, film, and aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Their capacitors are known for their high capacitance values, compact sizes, low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and excellent voltage and temperature stability. AVX capacitors are used in numerous applications, including power supplies, signal filtering, decoupling, energy storage, and timing circuits.

2. Resistors: AVX offers a wide selection of resistors, including thin film, thick film, wirewound, and high-precision resistors. Their resistors exhibit high accuracy, stability, and reliability. AVX resistors are designed to provide precise resistance values, low noise, low temperature coefficient, and excellent power handling capabilities. They find applications in precision measurement equipment, automotive electronics, telecommunications, and power electronics.

3. Connectors: AVX manufactures connectors for various industries, including automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics. Their connectors exhibit high reliability, durability, and excellent electrical performance. AVX connectors come in different configurations, such as board-to-board, wire-to-board, and wire-to-wire connectors, and are designed to provide secure and reliable electrical connections in demanding environments.

4. Filters: AVX produces filters for applications requiring signal conditioning, noise suppression, and EMI (electromagnetic interference) protection. Their filters offer excellent frequency response, insertion loss, and attenuation characteristics. AVX filters are utilized in telecommunications equipment, data communication systems, automotive electronics, and industrial applications to ensure reliable and clean signals.

5. Timing Devices: AVX provides timing devices, including oscillators and timing capacitors, for applications that require precise timekeeping and frequency generation. Their timing devices offer high accuracy, stability, and low phase noise. AVX timing devices find use in telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and industrial equipment.

Specifications
Advanced Ceramic Capacitors for Power Supply, High Voltage and Tip and Ring Applications

AVX TPC Suppressor Capacitors Classes X & Y Catalog

AVX ELCO FFC/FPC Connectors Catalog

AVX Surface Mount Ceramic Catalog

AVX TransGuard Catalog

AVX TPC Zinc Oxide Varistors Catalog