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Technical Insights

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

Tuesday 19th of May 2026

The Time I Almost Overpaid for Kemet C0805 Capacitors (And What I Learned About TCO)

A B2B procurement manager's story about comparing quotes for Kemet C0805 capacitors, revealing how focusing on total cost of ownership rather than unit price led to better decisions and significant savings.

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Tuesday 19th of May 2026

Why I Changed My Mind About Kemet Capacitor Specifications: The $22,000 Lesson

A quality inspector explains why specifying Kemet capacitors correctly from the start is not just a technical preference, but a financial necessity, based on a real-world audit failure.

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Monday 18th of May 2026

Electronics Sourcing Isn't a Single-Vendor Game: Here's a Checklist for Running Your Own Component Comparison

A quality manager's practical checklist for evaluating electronics components from different vendors, using the Kemet vs. competitor comparison (like NXP vs. C300) as a real-world example. This guide provides actionable steps to avoid costly specification mistakes.

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Monday 18th of May 2026

7 Kemet Questions I Wished Someone Answered Before My First Rush Order

An emergency specialist answers the most common questions about Kemet capacitors, cage codes, and networks for B2B buyers facing urgent deadlines.

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Saturday 16th of May 2026

Why Kemet Capacitors Are Our Go-To for Emergency Orders: A Hands-On Perspective

A logistics specialist shares why Kemet MLCCs and other components are relied upon for critical, last-minute rush orders, based on real-world experience.

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Friday 15th of May 2026

Kemet vs. The Rest: When Does a Capacitor Brand Actually Matter?

A procurement specialist breaks down the real-world differences between Kemet capacitors and cheaper alternatives. Based on rush orders, field failures, and 7+ years of sourcing, here's when brand matters and when it doesn't.

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Thursday 14th of May 2026

Our $2,800 Lesson with Kemet T495: Why We Switched from Flip Phone Vendors to a DuraXV Extreme Workflow

A procurement manager breaks down the real cost of ignoring Kemet distributor vetting, from a disastrous T495 order to the checklist that prevented further losses.

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Thursday 14th of May 2026

The 7-Point Multimeter Checklist I Use Before Approving Any Field Tool

A quality manager's practical guide to evaluating a multimeter before approving it for field electricians. Based on real acceptance criteria and industry standards.

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Wednesday 13th of May 2026

Why Kemet CAGE Code 2780 Matters: A Buyer’s 6-Step Checklist for High-Stakes Component Orders

A procurement manager's practical checklist for verifying Kemet CAGE code 2780, evaluating T491 series reliability, and avoiding costly sourcing mistakes. Based on 6 years of cross-referencing aerospace-grade components.

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Wednesday 13th of May 2026

Kemet vs. Cisco: A Procurement Manager's $4,200 Reality Check (With Actual Pricing)

A first-hand procurement story comparing Kemet Networks vs. Cisco, revealing hidden costs and offering a practical decision framework based on 6 years of tracking invoices.

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