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Engineering & Supply Chain Services

From early-stage design consultation to long-term supply agreements, KEMET provides end-to-end support for passive component integration.

Design-In Support

Our application engineers collaborate with your design team to select the optimal capacitor technology, package size, and voltage rating for your specific circuit requirements. We provide SPICE simulation models, impedance curves, and thermal derating data to accelerate your design cycle.

  • Component selection based on application environment
  • SPICE models and S-parameter data packages
  • Thermal simulation support for power-dense designs
  • Cross-reference to alternative KEMET series

Reliability Testing

KEMET operates accredited reliability labs capable of performing accelerated life testing per MIL-STD-202 and AEC-Q200 standards. Our failure analysis team uses cross-sectioning, SEM imaging, and electrical characterization to identify root causes within 5 business days.

  • HALT / HASS testing for new product qualification
  • Accelerated life testing (85C/85%RH, HTOL)
  • Failure analysis with SEM and cross-section imaging
  • Certification documentation packages

Custom Manufacturing

For applications where standard catalog parts fall short, KEMET offers custom component design. Our ceramic and tantalum process lines support non-standard capacitance values, custom terminations, and application-specific packaging. Typical lead times range from 6 to 12 weeks for prototype quantities.

  • Custom capacitance values and voltage ratings
  • Special termination finishes (SnPb, gold, palladium)
  • Extended temperature range qualification
  • Prototype to production volumes

Supply Chain Solutions

KEMET supports lean manufacturing with consignment inventory, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and Kanban replenishment programs. Our demand planning team monitors your consumption rates and adjusts safety stock levels to prevent line-down situations.

  • Consignment and VMI programs
  • Long-term pricing agreements (LTA)
  • Dedicated account management
  • EDI and API integration for automated ordering

Service Scope

Included

  • Component selection and application review
  • Simulation data (SPICE, S-parameters, impedance)
  • Reliability qualification testing
  • Custom component development
  • Supply chain planning and VMI

Not Covered

  • Full PCB layout or circuit design services
  • Third-party component sourcing or brokerage
  • On-site installation or field service
  • Active component (IC, transistor) support

Discuss Your Application Requirements

Our engineering team is ready to help you select and qualify the right passive components for your next project.

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