Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC10CG6R0C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	24000
GMC04X5R225K6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2.2UF 6.3V X5R 0402	5600000
GMC04CG3R9C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3.9PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	20000
CHV1206N5003R9CT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3.9PF 500V 1206	8000
GMC10CG3R0B50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	140000
GMC21CG472G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 4700PF 2% 100V	45000
GMC10CG2R0C25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2PF 25V C0G/NP0 0603	0
CHV2220N2K0472MXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4700PF 2KV X7R 2220	5600
GMC10CG681J50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 680PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	80000
GMC10CG391G50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 390PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	940000
GMC21X7R105K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 1UF 10% 25V	3986000
GMC10X7R182J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1800PF 50V X7R 0603	24000
GMC10CG151J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 150PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	288000
GMC21CG392J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3900PF 50V C0G/NP0 0805	39000
GMC21CG430J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 43PF 5% 50V	196000
CHV1812N1K0123KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.012UF 1KV X7R 1812	0
GMC21Y5V105M50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 Y5V 1UF 20% 50V	0
GMC21CG472K16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 4700PF 10% 16V	498000
GMC21CGR75C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG .75PF .25PF 50V	0
GMC21CG1R8D100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 1.8PF .25PF 100V	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