Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21X7R274K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .27UF 10% 25V	142000
GMC10X7R562K50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 5600PF 50V X7R 0603	400000
GMC21CG9R0D100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 9PF .5PF 100V	0
CHV0603N250102KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 250V X7R 0603	40000
GMC21X7R153K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .015UF 10% 50V	492000
GMC10X7R391K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 390PF 50V X7R 0603	120000
GMC21X7R682K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 6800PF 10% 200V	12000
GMC21CG223J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG .022UF 5% 100V	36000
GMC10CG111J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 110PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	272000
GMC10X7R102K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 200V X7R 0603	7912000
GMC10CG8R2C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 8.2PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	136000
GMC10Y5V104Z50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 50V Y5V 0603	1460000
GMC21CG471J50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 470PF 5% 50V	0
GMC21CG510J200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 51PF 5% 200V	0
CHV1206N500181JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 180PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	40000
CHV1812N1K0273KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.027UF 1KV X7R 1812	0
GMC21CG200K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 20PF 10% 50V	0
CHV1210N1K0102KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 1KV X7R 1210	57000
GMC10CG3R3B100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3.3PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	336000
GMC21Y5V475Z16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 Y5V 4.7UF Z-TOL 16V	122000

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