Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21CG6R2D50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 6.2PF .5PF 50V	52000
GMC04CG471J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 470PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	50000
GMC21CG160G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 16PF 2% 50V	0
GMC21CG270F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 27PF 1% 50V	8000
CHV2220N2K0273KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.027UF 2KV X7R 2220	4000
CHV1210N500471JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 470PF 500V C0G/NP0 1210	0
GMC04CG4R0B50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	0
GMC21X7R563J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .056UF 5% 50V	72000
GMC21CG821F100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 820PF 1% 100V	60000
GMC10X7R102M25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 25V X7R 0603	0
CHV1812N3K0151JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 150PF 3KV C0G/NP0 1812	5000
GMC04X7R331J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 330PF 100V X7R 0402	0
GMC21X7R271J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 270PF 5% 50V	292000
GMC10X7R331K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 330PF 200V X7R 0603	36000
GMC10CG561F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	48000
GMC21CG4R7B50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 4.7PF .1PF 50V	0
CHV1812N3K0101KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100PF 3KV X7R 1812	1000
GMC10CG820G100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 82PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	440000
CHV1812N2K0101JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100PF 2KV C0G/NP0 1812	1000
GMC10X5R474K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.47UF 25V X5R 0603	536000

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