Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CHV1808N2K0222KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2200PF 2KV X7R 1808	130000
GMC21Z5U474Z50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 Z5U .47UF Z-TOL 50V	0
CHV0805N500221JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 220PF 500V C0G/NP0 0805	40000
GMC21CG471G200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 470PF 2% 200V	8000
GMC04X5R475M6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4.7UF 6.3V X5R 0402	18550000
GMC10CG3R0B100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	4000
GMC10X7R224J10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.22UF 10V X7R 0603	16000
GMC21Y5V105Z25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 Y5V 1UF Z-TOL 25V	269000
GMC10CG7R0D50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 7PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC10CG510F100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 51PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	12000
GMC31X7R104K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 50V X7R 1206	828000
GMC21X7R104J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .1UF 5% 50V	3838000
GMC10CG271J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 270PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	980000
GMC10X5R106M16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10UF 16V X5R 0603	556000
GMC10X7R225K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2.2UF 10V X7R 0603	728000
CHV0805N500120JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 12PF 500V C0G/NP0 0805	40000
GMC21CG822J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 8200PF 5% 16V	9000
GMC04CG750F100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 75PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	0
GMC10CG430G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 43PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	568000
GMC04CG6R0C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	20000

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