Inventors:
Jeffrey Poltorak - Simpsonville SC, US
Philip M. Lessner - Simpsonville SC, US
Yongjian Qiu - Simpsonville SC, US
Randolph S. Hahn - Simpsonville SC, US
David Jacobs - Simpsonville SC, US
Keith R. Brenneman - Simpsonville SC, US
Albert K. Harrington - Simpsonville SC, US
Chris Stolarski - Simpsonville SC, US
Assignee:
Kemet Electronics Corporation - Simpsonville SC
International Classification:
H01G 9/15, H01G 9/00
Abstract:
An improved solid electrolytic capacitor and method of forming a solid electrolytic capacitor is described. The method includes forming an anode comprising a valve metal or conductive oxide of a valve metal wherein an anode lead extension protrudes from the anode. A dielectric is formed on the anode and a cathode layer is formed on the dielectric. The anode, dielectric, and cathode layer are encased in a non-conducting material and the anode lead extension is exposed outside of the encasement at a side surface. A conductive metal layer is adhered to the anode lead extension which allows termination preferably by electrically connecting a preformed solid metal terminal, most preferably an L shaped terminal, to the conductive metal layer at the side surface.