Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC10CG101F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	792000
GMC04CG150F16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 15PF 16V C0G/NP0 0402	170000
GMC10X5R824K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.82UF 10V X5R 0603	216000
GMC10CG221G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 220PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	48000
GMC21X7R105K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 1UF 10% 100V	46000
GMC10X7R272K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2700PF 25V X7R 0603	144000
GMC10CG1R0B50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	4000
GMC10X7R105K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 50V X7R 0603	108000
GMC21CG160F100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 16PF 1% 100V	24000
GMC21CG392J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 3900PF 5% 25V	0
GMC10X7R104M16NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 16V X7R 0603	1460000
GMC10CG331J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 330PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	348000
GMC04CG222J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2200PF 16V C0G/NP0 0402	0
GMC04X5R334K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.33UF 10V X5R 0402	770000
GMC10CG1R8B100NTG CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1.8PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	15000
GMC10CG130G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 13PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	36000
GMC04CG2R4C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2.4PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	40000
GMC10CG9R0C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 9PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	16000
GMC10CG271K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 270PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC04CG3R0C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	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