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Capacitor lead times could remain stretched through 2010

Monday, 30 August 2010 12:55

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Lead times for aluminum, ceramic and tantalum capacitors could remain abnormally long through the fourth quarter of this year and perhaps beyond, according to market research firm iSuppli Corp.

Average lead times for aluminum capacitors remain in the 18-week range, far beyond the normal 10 to 12 week range, according to iSuppli (El Segundo, Calif.).

"Despite their tiny size and minuscule price—commonly a fraction of a cent—capacitors serve as a bellwether for demand trends in technology," said Rick Pierson, senior analyst at iSuppli, in a statement. "This is because capacitors are extensively used in nearly all electronic products. For example, Apple Inc.'s iPad contains 702 capacitors, while the iPhone 4 has 469."