Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC04X5R474K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.47UF 10V X5R 0402	4400000
GMC31X7R105K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 100V X7R 1206	944000
GMC21CG1R8B50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 1.8PF .1PF 50V	580000
GMC04X5R683K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.068UF 25V X5R 0402	80000
CHV0805N1K0562KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 5600PF 1KV X7R 0805	10000
GMC10X5R106M35NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10UF 35V X5R 0603	0
GMC21X7R105J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 1UF 5% 50V	2000
GMC10X7R392K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3900PF 50V X7R 0603	568000
GMC10X7R821M25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 820PF 25V X7R 0603	36000
GMC21X7R224M100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .22UF 20% 100V	311000
GMC10CG121J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 120PF 25V C0G/NP0 0603	88000
GMC21CG621F25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 620PF 1% 25V	0
GMC10X7R332K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3300PF 100V X7R 0603	24000
GMC21CG620G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 62PF 2% 100V	40000
GMC21CG130J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 13PF 5% 100V	4000
GMC21X7R331K50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 330PF 10% 50V	0
GMC21CG390F16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 39PF 1% 16V	44000
CHV1210N500333KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.033UF 500V X7R 1210	14000
GMC04X7R102M16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 16V X7R 0402	23200000
CHV1210N1K0153JXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.015UF 1KV X7R 1210	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