Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CCD-BQQE472M402K0AE Trigon Components	CAP CER 4700PF 4KV Y5U RADIAL	0
CCD-213E392MK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 3900PF 250V Y5U RADIAL	0
CCD-211E252MK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 2500PF 250V Y5U RADIAL	0
CCD-208B100KK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 10PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	0
CCD-109B101KK02 Trigon Components	CAP CER 100PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	250
CCD-208F152MK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 1500PF 250V Y5V RADIAL	0
CCD-107S100JK02 Trigon Components	CAP CER 10PF 250V SL RADIAL	0
CCD-209E152MK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 1500PF 250V Y5U RADIAL	0
CCD-109B471KK02 Trigon Components	CAP CER 470PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	250
CCD-208S680JK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 68PF 250V SL RADIAL	0
CCD-208B221KK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 220PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	50
CCD-111B102KK02 Trigon Components	CAP CER 1000PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	230
CCD-209B681KK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 680PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	210
CCD-B17F333Z102K035 Trigon Components	CAP CER 0.033UF 1KV Y5V RADIAL	20
CCD-115E392MK02 Trigon Components	CAP CER 3900PF 250V Y5U RADIAL	0
CCD-112E222MK0T Trigon Components	CAP CER 2200PF 760V Y5U RADIAL	0
CCD-210B102KK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 1000PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	240
CCD-209B821KK52 Trigon Components	CAP CER 820PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	0
CCD-209B821KK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 820PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	0
CCD-208B331KK72 Trigon Components	CAP CER 330PF 250V Y5P RADIAL	0

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