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Press Releases
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December 14, 2006 | EPCOS proposes payment of a dividend | At its meeting on December 14, 2006, the Supervisory Board formally accepted the financial statements of EPCOS AG for fiscal 2006 (October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006). At the Annual General Meeting on February 14, 2007, the Management Board and the Supervisory Board will propose that a dividend of 20 eurocents be paid per dividend-bearing EPCOS share.  more |
December 2006 | Power factor correction: Compact thyristor module | EPCOS has rounded off its range of thyristor modules for dynamic PFC with the new TSM-LC10 for PFC applications in the low reactive power range. This electronically controlled and self-monitoring power switch (ordering code B44066T0010E402) is designed for capacitive loads up to 10 kvar in 380 and 400 V power systems. more |
November 15, 2006 | Fiscal 2006: EPCOS achieves turnaround | Fiscal 2006 (continuing operations): Q4 2006 (continuing operations):
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November 2006 | Aluminum electrolytic capacitors: More current handling capacity with the same volume | EPCOS has developed the new B43540 snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor specifically for link-circuit applications in frequency converters. The ESR and internal thermal resistance have been optimized to enable a 20 percent increase in current handling capacity in comparison to previous products of the same volume. more |
November 2006 | Power factor correction: Thyristor modules for industrial networks | EPCOS has expanded its range of TSM series of thyristor modules to include the TSM-HV50 and TSM-LC200 types. The TSM-HV50 was developed especially for industrial networks rated 690 V and is designed for capacitive loads of up to 50 kvar. more |
November 2006 | Multilayer ceramic technology: Compact protection for USB ports | EPCOS has developed the CeraDiode® CDA6 array series for the ESD protection of two USB 2.0 ports. In addition to protecting the four data lines, it also shields the supply voltage against overvoltages. The ESD protection satisfies Level 4 of IEC 61000-4-2. more |
November 2006 | Ceramic components: ESD/EMI modules for SIM card readers | EPCOS has developed a new ESD/EMI module that can be integrated directly into SIM card readers. It permits significant space saving compared to discrete solutions. more |
November 2006 | SAW components: Flat IF filters for DVB-T | EPCOS has developed a new SAW IF filter with the designation X7259Z for digital terrestrial TV systems. Its center frequency is 36.17 MHz. more |
November 2006 | Power capacitors: Space-saving link-circuit capacitors | EPCOS has developed the Power Capacitor Chip (PCC) for link-circuit applications in industrial, automotive and medical electronics. A special feature of these capacitors is their volume fill factor of nearly 1. more |
November 2006 | LTCC technology: Highly integrated WLAN module | The R050B is EPCOS’ latest single-package WLAN module. It supports IEEE 802.11 b/g and can also be used for Bluetooth applications. more |
November 2006 | Varistors: Surge voltage protection with a thermo-fuse | EPCOS has developed new combined components of the ETFV (EPCOS ThermoFuse varistor) series to protect domestic appliances and switched mode power supplies from surge voltages. more |
November 2006 | Surge arresters: Powerful lightning protection | EPCOS has developed the H38-A800XP, a new type of 2-electrode surge arrester with a screw terminal that is suitable for class 1 direct lightning protection. more |
October 2006 | New sales management: Werner Rogall and Joachim Thiele lead global sales, Rudolf Strasser head of sales Germany/Switzerland | Beginning October 1, 2006 Werner Rogall (56) has taken over as head of EPCOS’ global sales. Joining Rogall in the management team of sales is Joachim Thiele (43), who has managed the DC film capacitors business unit since 2003. On December 1, 2006 Rudolf Strasser (54) will assume the reins as head of the regional sales unit of Germany/Switzerland. more |
October 2006 | EMC filters: UL/cUL approval for new two-line SIFI-H filters | EPCOS’ new SIFI-G and SIFI-H two-line filters enhance the company’s successful SIFI-A to E series. The new devices are designed for currents of up to 36 A and a climatic category of up to +100 °C. more |
October 2006 | Power factor correction: Economical capacitor contactors | EPCOS now offers a new series of capacitor contactors that are specifically suited to detuned PFC systems. They do not require precharge resistors, whose function is already satisfied by the filter circuit reactor. more |
September 25, 2006 | EPCOS strengthens profitability | - Double-layer capacitor (UltraCap®) activities to be terminated
- Positive effect on earnings of EUR 4 million per annum
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September 2006 | Ceramic capacitors: New design tools online | The S-parameters for simulating EPCOS’ current portfolio of ceramic capacitors are now available. The data was created in the CITI-file and Touchstone formats. weiter |
September 2006 | Inductors: Transponder coils for automotive applications | With its newly developed transponder series, EPCOS has expanded its broad range of inductors with a series of high-performance and robust products ideal for demanding applications such as immobilizers and TPMS. more |
August 2006 | Power factor correction: New thyristor module for 690 V | EPCOS has expanded its range of TSM series of thyristor modules to include the TSM-HV50 type. It was developed especially for industrial networks rated 690 V and is designed for capacitive loads of up to 50 kvar. more |
August 7, 2006 | Cooperation agreement between EPCOS and Taiyo Yuden | - Market position in ceramic capacitors improved
- Technological cooperation planned
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August 2006 | Inductors: Model libraries extended | EPCOS has extended its model libraries for single and dual chokes. Now new model libraries for power inductors are available at no cost. more |
July 31, 2006 | Q3 2006: Sustained positive business development | Continuing operations (excluding tantalum capacitors): - New orders and sales up again sequentially and year on year
- Sales: EUR 330 million, up 15 percent year on year, up 2 percent sequentially
- EBIT: plus EUR 15 million (Q3 2005: plus EUR 4 million; Q2 2006: plus EUR 12 million)
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July 2006 | Thermistors: SMD PTC thermistors for power line voltages | EPCOS has extended the SMD PTC series for overcurrent protection and now offers a chip PTC for maximum voltages up to 265 V for the first time. more |
July 2006 | Research project for new mobile phone filters: EPCOS joins MOBILIS | Alongside leading semiconductor companies and research institutes EPCOS is participating in a new European Union program known as MOBILIS (Mixed SIP and SOC Integration of Power BAW Filters for Digital Wireless Transmissions, www.ist-mobilis.org). more |
July 5, 2006 | Correction to the article “Merger plans off” in Capital, issue 15, 2006 | In an article about EPCOS, which was published in today’s edition of the German business magazine Capital, the magazine claims that “EPCOS is revising its strategy.” Nothing could be further from the truth. EPCOS is sticking to the strategy presented at the Annual General Meeting on February 15, 2006 and is vigorously executing the measures that were announced. more |
July 5, 2006 | Correction to the article “Merger plans off” in Capital, issue 15, 2006 | In an article about EPCOS, which was published in today’s edition of the German business magazine Capital, the magazine claims that “EPCOS is revising its strategy.” Nothing could be further from the truth. EPCOS is sticking to the strategy presented at the Annual General Meeting on February 15, 2006 and is vigorously executing the measures that were announced. more |
July 2006 | BAW duplexers: Volume production started | EPCOS’ innovative duplexers in bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technology have gotten off to a successful start: EPCOS has begun volume production of B7633 series BAW duplexers and is supplying them to a leading US manufacturer of mobile phones. more |
June 2006 | Inductors: Space-saving TP modules for DSL systems | EPCOS has succeeded in integrating a filter choke and two PTC thermistors for surge-current protection in a single component, the Transformer Protection (TP) module for DSL systems. more |
June 2006 | Thermistors: Evaporator sensors with increased reliability | EPCOS has developed a new evaporator sensor for air-conditioning systems. NTC elements with glass passivation are coated with a special halogenated hydrocarbon polymer and packaged with a moisture-proof seal. more |
June 2006 | Ferrites: Reducing standby losses | EPCOS has developed a new ferrite material with the designation N51 that significantly reduces the standby losses of switched mode power supplies. The loss minimum lies in the temperature range between 70 and 120 °C with conventional ferrites. more |
June 2006 | Thermistors: Thermo-optical measurement | Sensor concepts combining optical and thermal measurements are catching on in automotive electronics and appliances. more |
June 2006 | Inductors: New transformers for VDSL2 | EPCOS has developed a new series of SMT transformers to meet the requirements of Deutsche Telekom’s new VDSL2 network. The transformers support high transmission rates of up to 100 Mbit/s and offer an extensive bandwidth from 138 kHz to 17 MHz. more |
May 2006 | Film Capacitors: Protection in a dual pack | With the CombiSuppressor in the B32529-V (RM 5) and B32521-V (RM 10) series EPCOS has developed an innovative solution for EMI suppression in DC motors in motor vehicles. The CombiSuppressor comprises a film capacitor and a multilayer ceramic varistor connected in parallel in a plastic case. more |
May 18, 2006 | Reconciliation of interests reached | Joint statement by the Plant Management and Works Council at the Heidenheim site
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May 2006 | SAW Components: World’s first RF filter set for MediaFLO | EPCOS has designed the world’s first low-loss RF filter set for use in mobile communication devices that support new MediaFLO mobile television applications. more |
May 2006 | SAW Components: Strong growth for WLAN modules | With its front-end modules based on LTCC technology (low-temperature co-fired ceramics) EPCOS has tapped into the fast-growing market for WLAN applications. In 2004 EPCOS began producing complete front-end modules for WLAN applications. more |
May 3, 2006 | Q2 2006: Sales up, earnings significantly improved | Continuing operations (excluding tantalum capacitors): - Sustained positive development in all industries served and regions
- Sales: EUR 324 million, up 17% year on year, up 6% sequentially
- EBIT: plus EUR 12 million (Q2 2005: minus EUR 23 million; Q1 2006: plus EUR 3 million)
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April 2006 | Power Capacitors: Residential power factor correction | EPCOS has developed the HomeCap series of capacitors for power factor correction (PFC) in private residences. The new ready-to-connect PFC capacitors are designed for single-phase power networks. The current spectrum offers capacitance values ranges from 5 μF to 33 μF. more |
April 12, 2006 | Sale of EPCOS' tantalum business: Transfer to KEMET closed | - Closing effective April 13, 2006
- Cash inflow of EUR 70 million expected
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April 2006 | SAW Filters: Smaller ceramic packages | EPCOS now offers SAW filters and two-port resonators as SMDs in ceramic packages on quartz substrate with a footprint of 3 × 3 mm. more |
March 2006 | Design Tools: Library for chokes extended | New model libraries have been added for the EPCOS range of twoline data line chokes so that all products in the current SIMDAD series (B82789) and major components of the SMD data line choke series (B82790/93/99) now have their own libraries. more |
March 2006 | Ceramic Capacitors: New sample kit | EPCOS has put together a new sample kit containing ceramic capacitors of the MLSC, Advanced and High-CV series for automotive electronics designers. weiter |
March 2006 | Thermistors: Twin sensors enhance safety | EPCOS has developed a new series of twin sensors combining two NTC thermistors or one NTC and one PTC thermistor. They are typically targeted at automotive electronics, appliances and air conditioning equipment. These sensors have been specially designed for safety-sensitive controls with a major impact on service life. more |
February 22, 2006 | Helmut König to be new Chief Financial Officer | Helmut König (45) has been appointed by the Supervisory Board to the Management Board of EPCOS AG with effect from April 1, 2006. Beginning July 1, 2006, he will assume the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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February 2006 | SAW Filter: Further miniaturization in UMTS filters | With a footprint of only 1.4 x 1.1 mm, the new RX filters of types B9408 and B9411 for UMTS handsets mark another milestone in miniaturization by EPCOS. more |
February 14, 2006 | Annual General Meeting 2006 | Fiscal 2005 in review: - Sales decline and high one-time charges against earnings
Outlook fiscal 2006: - Largest loss-maker eliminated
- Return to sales growth and positive EBIT in continuing operations
Medium-term perspectives: - Catalog of measures for sustained profitable growth
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February 2006 | Ceramic Capacitors: High-CV range extended | EPCOS has extended its range of super high-capacitance varistors (SHCVs) and is now the first manufacturer to offer the SHCV SR6 series in case size 1206. SHCVs are leaded components combining a multilayer varistor with a multilayer ceramic capacitor for overvoltage protection and radio interference suppression. more |
January 31, 2006 | Q1 2006: Positive trend in demand unbroken | Continued operations: - Book-to-bill ratio: improved to 1.10
- Sales: EUR 305 million, up 14 percent year on year, down 4 percent sequentially
- EBIT: plus EUR 3 million (Q1 2005: plus EUR 3 million; Q4 2005: minus EUR 11 million)
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January 2006 | Film Capacitors: New X2 series extended | EPCOS launched the new series of X2 capacitors covering the upper capacitance range from 1.0 to 10 μF. They are particularly suited for applications such as filters, drives and UPS that require large capacitance values. In addition, the new compact C and D versions now extend the X2 range with types rated at 10 nF to 1.0 μF. Dimensions vary with capacitance from 4 x 9 x 13 mm (for 10 nF) to 12 x 22 x 26.5 mm (for 1.0 μF). EPCOS thus offers some of the smallest X2 capacitors worldwide. more |
January 2006 | Varistors: Miniaturized SHCV series SR6 | EPCOS has extended its range of super high-capacitance varistors (SHCVs) and is now the first manufacturer to offer the SHCV SR6 series in case size 1206. SHCVs are leaded components combining a multilayer varistor with a multilayer ceramic capacitor for overvoltage protection and radio interference suppression. more |
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