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Technical Insights

Engineering articles, application notes, and industry updates from the KEMET technical team.

Monday 24th of August 2026

What Is Kemet Doing Now? Kemet Electronics Corporation's MLCC Shift vs. Its Tantalum Legacy

Kemet Electronics Corporation is now part of Yageo and is doing more with MLCCs than ever. Here's how the new Kemet differs from the old tantalum-heavy brand.

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Monday 24th of August 2026

The 48-Hour Kemet Relay Rescue: Why Brand Quality Won

A distributor coordinator recounts a rush order for Kemet relays, the mistakes made, and why choosing quality under pressure saved a $50,000 client contract.

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Friday 21st of August 2026

What Is Kemet Electronics? A Buyer-Side Look at Kemet Capacitors in Phones and Blood Pressure Monitors

What is Kemet Electronics? Kemet capacitors are found in phones and blood pressure monitors. This FAQ explains what Kemet makes, why those parts matter, and what common blood pressure monitor symbols mean.

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Friday 21st of August 2026

How to Verify Kemet T491 Capacitors Before You Commit: A 5-Step Quality Checklist

A quality inspector's practical checklist for Kemet T491 tantalum capacitors in automotive and cordless phone designs. Includes how to decode markings like C300, why Kemet Fort Lauderdale support helps, and why the best multimeter for automotive diagnostics matters.

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Thursday 20th of August 2026

Kemet Authorized Distributors: When You Actually Need Them (and When You Don't)

Wondering whether to use Kemet authorized distributors for capacitors, relays, or connectors? A quality compliance manager breaks down the three sourcing scenarios: high-volume production, prototyping, and repair.

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Thursday 20th of August 2026

Kemet Relays and Authorized Distributors: A Procurement Field Guide for Urgent Orders

How to source Kemet relays, capacitors, and MLCCs through Kemet authorized distributors. Includes blood pressure monitor symbols context, a BOM part number warning, and practical scenarios for urgent orders.

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Wednesday 19th of August 2026

Kemet Authorized Distributors: How to Source Ceramic Capacitors for Any Situation

A practical guide to choosing the right Kemet authorized distributor for ceramic capacitors—covering prototyping, production volume, and line-down emergencies. Includes specific sourcing strategies and red flags to watch for.

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Wednesday 19th of August 2026

Kemet Ceramic Capacitors: When You Need Them Yesterday (and How to Reset When the Plan Fails)

A field guide for emergency sourcing of Kemet ceramic capacitors from someone who triages rush orders. Includes the C210 group, phone repair, and the Kemet lapping machine confusion.

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Tuesday 18th of August 2026

What Is on My WiFi? How a Dying Access Point Led Me to Kemet Capacitors

What is on my wifi? One buyer's unexpected lesson about Kemet Electronics Corporation, Kemet capacitors, and the components inside network gear.

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Tuesday 18th of August 2026

Toughbook vs Dell Rugged: An Admin Buyer's 18-Month Real-World Comparison

Panasonic Toughbook vs Dell Rugged laptops compared by a procurement administrator who tracked 18 months of repair costs, downtime, and support response times. Includes real total cost of ownership data and scenario-based buying advice for engineers and procurement managers.

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