Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21CG180F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 18PF 1% 50V	28000
GMC02CG0R2B50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.2PF 50V C0G/NP0 0201	15000
GMC04CG240F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 24PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	110000
GMC10CG102K50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	60000
GMC10CG8R2B100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 8.2PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	170000
GMC10X7R222K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2200PF 25V X7R 0603	100000
GMC10CG561G100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	30000
CHV1210N1K0472JXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4700PF 1KV X7R 1210	0
GMC21CG8R0C50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 8PF .25PF 50V	0
GMC21CG472G16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 4700PF 2% 16V	0
GMC21CG121G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 120PF 2% 50V	76000
GMC21X7R392J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 3900PF 5% 50V	4000
CHV1206N1K0681JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 680PF 1KV C0G/NP0 1206	0
GMC21CG561K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 560PF 10% 100V	8000
GMC21CG301J100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 300PF 5% 100V	0
CHV1808N1K0222KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2200PF 1KV X7R 1808	8000
GMC10X7R333K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.33UF 100V X7R 0603	228000
GMC04CG561K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	100000
GMC10X7R105K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 10V X7R 0603	4022000
GMC21Z5U334M25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 Z5U .33UF 20% 25V	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