AVX Broadband Inductor Series Delivers Repeatable & Reliable Performance Beyond 40GHz

Greenville, SC, September 17, 2011 --(PR.com)-- AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a broadband inductor that offers low insertion loss up through 40GHz. Featuring a pyramid shape and rugged powdered iron core, the GL Series broadband inductor provides excellent return loss and flat frequency response.

"The advanced GL Series broadband inductor was specifically designed to deliver repeatable and reliable ultra-broadband performance up thru 40GHz. The GL Series' pyramid shape provides for the maximum inductance value in the space available," said Larry Eisenberger, product manager at AVX.

The GL Series is ideal for high-speed data communication, optical receiver sub-assembly, transimpedance amplifiers and high-frequency test equipment manufacturers.

Typical pricing for the GL Series ranges from $14.00 to $25.00 in volume with a lead time of 12 weeks.

For more information, contact AVX at One AVX Boulevard, Fountain Inn, S.C. 29644; by calling 864-967-9304, or on the Web at www.avx.com.

About AVX
AVX Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic passive components and interconnect solutions with 24 manufacturing and customer support facilities in 15 countries around the world. AVX offers a broad range of devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AVX).

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