Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
FG28C0G2A100DNT06 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 10PF 100V C0G RADIAL	19
CGJ4J2X7R1H224K125AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.22UF 50V X7R 0805	2298
CGA5L4X7R2J333K160AE TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.033UF 630V X7R 1206	653
CGA5L3X8R2A334M160AE TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.33UF 100V X8R 1206	0
C3216X7R2A333K115AM TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.033UF 100V X7R 1206	4000
FG11X7R1C226MRT00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 22UF 16V X7R RADIAL	0
FA26C0G2W682JNU00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 6800PF 450V C0G RADIAL	0
FK28C0G1H470JN006 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 47PF 50V C0G RADIAL	0
CGA5L2X7R2A684K160AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.68UF 100V X7R 1206	698
CGJ5L3X7R2D683K160AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.068UF 200V X7R 1206	1468
FK22C0G2J153JN000 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.015UF 630V C0G RADIAL	0
C0510X7S0G474M030BC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.47UF 4V X7S 0204	8740
C3216CH2J182K115AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 1800PF 630V CH 1206	3900
FK11X7R1H475KR006 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 4.7UF 50V X7R RADIAL	0
CGA6P3X7R1E226M250AB TDK Corporation	CAP CER 22UF 25V X7R 1210	0
C0603JB1E332K030BA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 3300PF 25V JB 0201	7430
C2012C0G2E103K125AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 10000PF 250V C0G 0805	0
FG18C0G1H270JNT00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 27PF 50V C0G RADIAL	1285
FK14X5R1C155KN006 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 1.5UF 16V X5R RADIAL	0
C2012CH2W121K060AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 120PF 450V CH 0805	6490

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