Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
C3216C0G2E332J085AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 3300PF 250V C0G 1206	30800
C2012X7R1C224M TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.22UF 16V X7R 0805	992
FA14C0G1H223JNU00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.022UF 50V C0G RADIAL	0
C2012X5R1H684K125AB TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.68UF 50V X5R 0805	1018
CC45SL3DD470JYNNA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 47PF 2KV SL RADIAL	0
C0510X6S0G104M030BC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.1UF 4V X6S 0204	18300
C3225X7R1A226M230AC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 22UF 10V X7R 1210	111
CGA3E2X7R2A223K080AE TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.022UF 100V X7R 0603	0
CGA3E2NP02A150J080AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 15PF 100V NP0 0603	1486
CGA2B2X8R1H332M050BD TDK Corporation	CAP CER 3300PF 50V 0402 EPOXY	0
FG24C0G2W221JNT06 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 220PF 450V C0G RADIAL	0
CGA2B2X8R1H221K050BE TDK Corporation	CAP CER 220PF 50V X8R 0402	54799
FG14C0G2A822JNT00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 8200PF 100V C0G RADIAL	0
CGA5H2NP01H473J115AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.047UF 50V NP0 1206	199
C0603X5R1A104M030BC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.1UF 10V X5R 0201	15000
C3225CH1H333K160AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.033UF 50V CH 1210	1950
FK26C0G1H472JN006 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 4700PF 50V C0G RADIAL	0
C1005X7S0G684M050BC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.68UF 4V X7S 0402	18017
FA28NP01H471JNU00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 470PF 50V NP0 RADIAL	0
C4520CH3F560K200KA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 56PF 3KV CH 1808	1560

Ceramic Capacitors

1. Overview

Ceramic capacitors are fixed-value capacitors with ceramic materials as dielectrics. They consist of alternating layers of ceramic and metal electrodes, offering compact size, low cost, and stable performance. As core passive components, they are critical in modern electronics for functions like noise filtering, signal coupling, and power supply stabilization. Their importance spans from consumer electronics to aerospace systems due to their reliability and wide operating frequency range.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Class I Ceramic Capacitors	High stability, low losses, linear temperature coefficient ( 30ppm/ C)	RF circuits, precision oscillators
Class II Ceramic Capacitors	Higher capacitance density, nonlinear temperature response ( 15%-22%)	Power decoupling, DC link circuits
Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs)	Stacked electrode structure, high capacitance-to-volume ratio	Mobile devices, automotive electronics
High Voltage Ceramic Capacitors	Rated voltage >1kV, thick dielectric layers	Power supplies, medical imaging equipment

3. Structure and Composition

Ceramic capacitors feature a layered structure with three primary components:

Ceramic Dielectric: Barium titanate (BaTiO3) or calcium zirconate formulations for Class II/III types
Electrodes: Nickel, copper, or silver-palladium alloys in alternating layers
Terminations: Solderable outer layers (e.g., tin/nickel plating) for PCB mounting

MLCCs are manufactured through tape casting, screen printing, and sintering processes to create monolithic structures with up to 1000+ electrode layers.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Significance	Typical Range
Capacitance (C)	Determines charge storage capability	0.5pF - 100 F
Rated Voltage (VR)	Maximum DC working voltage	2.5V - 10kV
Capacitance Tolerance	Manufacturing accuracy	1% (Class I) to 22% (Class III)
Temperature Coefficient	Stability across temperature	-55 C to +125 C operating range
ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)	Impacts high-frequency performance	1m - 100m

5. Application Fields

Ceramic capacitors are deployed in:

Consumer Electronics: Smartphones (decoupling), laptops (power management)
Automotive Systems: ECU units (noise suppression), EV charging circuits
Industrial Equipment: Motor drives (snubber circuits), PLC controllers
Telecommunications: 5G base stations (RF filtering), optical transceivers
Medical Devices: MRI scanners (high-voltage isolation), pacemakers

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Key Products	Technical Highlights
Murata Manufacturing	GRM series MLCCs	Sub-millimeter 0201 size with 10 F capacity
TDK Corporation	C4532 series	High-reliability automotive grade components
KEMET Electronics	C1210 series	Space-grade tantalum ceramic hybrid capacitors
AVX Corporation	943D series	High-voltage 2000V surface-mount devices
Vishay Intertechnology	VCB series	Anti-sulfurated terminations for harsh environments

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations for capacitor selection:

Operating voltage margin (>20% above rated voltage)
Temperature stability requirements (Class I for precision circuits)
Size constraints (MLCCs preferred for miniaturization)
Environmental factors (humidity, vibration, thermal cycling)
Cost optimization (Class II for cost-sensitive applications)

Example: For a 5G RF front-end module, select Class I capacitors with 0.1pF tolerance and 50 impedance matching characteristics.

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include:

Miniaturization: Development of 01005-inch MLCCs for wearable devices
High Capacitance Density: 100 F+ in 1210 package through nano-dielectric engineering
Advanced Materials: Lead-free ceramics meeting RoHS standards
High-Temperature Performance: Capacitors operating reliably at 200 C+
Integrated Solutions: Embedded capacitor substrates for SiP (System-in-Package) applications