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No Tin Whisker Risk in TDK MLCCs (1): What material is used for the internal electrodes and terminal electrodes?
  • Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
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No Tin Whisker Risk in TDK MLCCs (2): How does TDK ensure the tin finish will not promote whisker growth?
  • Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
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No Tin Whisker Risk in TDK MLCCs (3): How does TDK test for Sn whisker?
  • Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
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Do the capacitors (Multilayer Capacitors with Leads) support solder bonding?
  • MLCC with Dipped Radial Lead
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Among the capacitors (Multilayer Capacitors with Leads), are there products that withstand a temperature of 150°C?
  • MLCC with Dipped Radial Lead
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Is the insulation coating used for the capacitors (Multilayer Capacitors with Leads) flame retardant?
  • MLCC with Dipped Radial Lead
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Can the capacitors (Multilayer Capacitors with Leads) be used with AC voltages at commercial frequencies?
  • MLCC with Dipped Radial Lead
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Can the capacitors (Multilayer Capacitors with Leads) support reflow soldering?
  • MLCC with Dipped Radial Lead
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Can the capacitors (Multilayer Capacitors with Leads) be used with their leads bent?
  • MLCC with Dipped Radial Lead
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What cleaning method is recommended for the capacitors (Multilayer Capacitors with Leads)?
  • MLCC with Dipped Radial Lead
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Data on the electrical characteristics of products with Y5V characteristics is needed when looking for a replacement with Y5V characteristics that TDK no longer manufactures. What needs to be done?
  • Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
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Please explain why capacitors are used as noise suppression components.
  • Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
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Is an explanation of the basics of an inductor (a coil) available?
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Please explain how an inductor (a coil) functions.
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Why is inductance specified by numbers such as 1, 1.5, 2.2, 3.3, etc.?
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Would it be safe to use an inductor in which a current exceeding the rated current flows momentarily?
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Would it be a problem to use inductors in parallel?
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I would like to use high frequency inductors for impedance matching. Which products do you recommend?
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I do not understand how the direction identification markings on the MLG/MHQ series inductors correspond to each other.
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Which inductor is recommended for smoothing a power circuit?
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Why are the characters such as "4R7" or "100" printed on some products?
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Lines have been observed on the surface of some MLZ2012-type products. Is this a problem?
  • SMD / SMT Inductors (Coils)
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Where can chip beads be used to serve as effective EMC components?
  • Chip Beads
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Since chip beads are EMC components, is there any need to make ground connections?
  • Chip Beads
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Would it be a problem to use chip beads in parallel?
  • Chip Beads
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There are no marks on chip beads that indicate winding direction (polarity). Do different directions at mounting result in changes in characteristics?
  • Chip Beads
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Does TDK offer chip bead arrays (products that have multiple elements in one package)?
  • Chip Beads
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Would it be safe to use a chip bead in which a current exceeding the rated current flows momentarily?
  • Chip Beads
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What is the Gigaspira bead?
  • Chip Beads
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Why are common mode filters / chokes necessary?
  • Signal Line Common Mode Chokes/Filters