Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21X7R681K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 680PF 10% 100V	84000
GMC10Y5V474Z16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.47UF 16V Y5V 0603	76000
GMC04X5R224K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.22UF 50V X5R 0402	50000
GMC21X5R106K35NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X5R 10UF 10% 35V	3181000
GMC10X7R222J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2200PF 25V X7R 0603	0
GMC21CG272K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 2700PF 10% 25V	0
GMC10CG150J200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 15PF 200V C0G/NP0 0603	80000
GMC10CG561K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	1088000
GMC31X5R107M6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100UF 6.3V X5R 1206	7244000
GMC04CG271G25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 270PF 25V C0G/NP0 0402	30000
GMC04CG380J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 38PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	60000
GMC21CG220J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 22PF 5% 100V	306000
CHV0805N500561KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 500V X7R 0805	8000
CHV1206N500560JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 56PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	56000
GMC21CG620G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 62PF 2% 50V	40000
GMC10CG100G100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	440000
GMC10X7R561K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 25V X7R 0603	148000
GMC21CG820G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 82PF 2% 100V	56000
GMC10CG681J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 680PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	404000
GMC04X5R105M10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 10V X5R 0402	18130000

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