Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC04CG750J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 75PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	30000
GMC21X7R391J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 390PF 5% 50V	92000
GMC10CG910J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 91PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	72000
CHV0603N2505R6CCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 5.6PF 250V C0G/NP0 0603	40000
GMC10Y5V104Z25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 25V Y5V 0603	32292000
GMC21CG471J200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 470PF 5% 200V	8000
GMC10X5R475M35NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4.7UF 35V X5R 0603	2864000
CHV0805N250561KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 560PF 250V X7R 0805	8000
CHV0603N250100KCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10PF 250V C0G/NP0 0603	40000
GMC04CG100D100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	0
GMC10CG560F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 56PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	60000
GMC10CG360J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 36PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	56000
GMC21X7R102K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 1000PF 10% 50V	1028000
CHV2225N250105KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 250V X7R 2225	0
CHV0805N250392KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3900PF 250V X7R 0805	6000
GMC10X7R683K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.068UF 100V X7R 0603	12000
GMC04CG8R2C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 8.2PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	260000
CHV1206N630472KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4700PF 630V X7R 1206	32000
GMC10CG910J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 91PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	72000
CHV1808N500472KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4700PF 500V X7R 1808	4000

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