Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
C0603X5R1C224M030BC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.22UF 16V X5R 0201	84459
C1608X7R1E105K080AE TDK Corporation	CAP CER 1UF 25V X7R 0603	137964
FA14X7R1H334KNU00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.33UF 50V X7R RADIAL	878
C1608C0G1H151G080AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 150PF 50V C0G 0603	988
FG18C0G1H2R2CNT06 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 2.2PF 50V C0G RADIAL	406
C3216CH2A683J160AC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.068UF 100V CH 1206	0
FK28X7R1H222KN000 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 2200PF 50V X7R RADIAL	1928
C3225X8L1C156M200AC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 15UF 16V X8L 1210	1552
C1608X5R1V155K080AC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 1.5UF 35V X5R 0603	11577
FK26X5R1A106KN000 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 10UF 10V X5R RADIAL	0
FK26C0G2J151JN000 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 150PF 630V C0G RADIAL	100
C0603JB1A154M030BB TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.15UF 10V JB 0201	30000
CGA4C4C0G2W471J060AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 470PF 450V C0G 0805	0
C0816X5R1C105M050AC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 1UF 16V X5R 0306	108172
C1005JB0G225M050BB TDK Corporation	CAP CER 2.2UF 4V JB 0402	15759
C1005X6S1C684K050BC TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.68UF 16V X6S 0402	6791
C3216CH2J471K085AA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 470PF 630V CH 1206	10781
FA20C0G2W333JNU00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 0.033UF 450V C0G RADIAL	0
FG24X7R1A106KRT00 TDK Corporation	CAP CER 10UF 10V X7R RADIAL	2520
CGA2B2NP01H221J050BA TDK Corporation	CAP CER 220PF 50V NP0 0402	60

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