Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CHV1206N250102KCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 250V C0G/NP0 1206	0
GMC04X5R105K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 25V X5R 0402	7870000
GMC10X7R561K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 100V X7R 0603	148000
GMC10X7R104K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 10V X7R 0603	32272000
GMC04CG2R0C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	20000
GMC10X7R683J10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.068UF 10V X7R 0603	12000
CHV0603N250272KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2700PF 250V X7R 0603	40000
GMC04CG101G200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100PF 200V C0G/NP0 0402	50000
GMC10CG330F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 33PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	120000
GMC01X5R103K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.01PF 10V X5R 01005	200000
GMC32X7R475K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4.7UF 100V X7R 1210	378000
GMC10CG0R5C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.5PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	392000
GMC21CG221G200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 220PF 2% 200V	4000
GMC21CG0R5B100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG .5PF .1PF 100V	488000
GMC04X7R104K16NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 16V X7R 0402	3750000
GMC21X7R103J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .01UF 5% 25V	220000
CHV1206N250561JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 250V C0G/NP0 1206	100000
GMC21CG4R3C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 4.3PF .25PF 50V	0
GMC21CG561J100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 560PF 5% 100V	0
CHV0603N2503R0CCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3PF 250V C0G/NP0 0603	40000

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