Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC10X7R474M16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.47UF 16V X7R 0603	248000
GMC04X5R473M16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.047UF 16V X5R 0402	1160000
GMC43X5R107M6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100UF 6.3V X5R 1812	426500
GMC21CGR91C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG .91PF .25PF 100V	0
GMC21CG6R0C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 6PF .25PF 100V	36000
GMC10CG6R8C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6.8PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	32000
GMC21CG100J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 10PF 5% 25V	0
GMC21CG470K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 47PF 10% 100V	0
CHV1206N500102KCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	0
GMC10X7R391J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 390PF 100V X7R 0603	44000
GMC10CG430G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 43PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	568000
CHV1812N500271KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 270PF 500V X7R 1812	35000
GMC04CG470J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 47PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	50000
GMC10CG5R6B50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 5.6PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	332000
GMC10CG430J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 43PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	36000
CHV1206N5001R0CCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	60000
GMC10CG100K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10PF 25V C0G/NP0 0603	636000
GMC21CG101F200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 100PF 1% 200V	8000
GMC21CG331G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 330PF 2% 100V	0
GMC04X7R273J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.027UF 16V X7R 0402	290000

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