Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC10CG3R3B50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3.3PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	870000
GMC10CG820K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 82PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	4000
CHV1812N250104JXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 250V X7R 1812	0
GMC21CG471M50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 470PF 20% 50V	0
GMC10CG820J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 82PF 25V C0G/NP0 0603	340000
GMC21CG220G100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 22PF 2% 100V	60000
GMC21CG4R7C200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 4.7PF .25PF 200V	12000
GMC10CG2R0C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	156000
GMC10CG221J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 220PF 16V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC21CG330K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 33PF 10% 200V	20000
GMC04CG151F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 150PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	180000
CHV1206N5001R8CCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1.8PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	24000
GMC10X7R104M50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 50V X7R 0603	32272000
CHV1206N2K0332KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3300PF 2KV X7R 1206	50000
GMC10CG130G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 13PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	36000
GMC10CG1R2C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1.2PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC21X7R224K25NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .22UF 10% 25V	530000
GMC04CG121J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 120PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	200000
CHV0805N500560KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 56PF 500V X7R 0805	40000
GMC21CG620F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 62PF 1% 50V	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