Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CHV1210N1K0103KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10000PF 1KV X7R 1210	60000
GMC21CG100D100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 10PF .5PF 100V	1004000
CHV0805N500200JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 20PF 500V C0G/NP0 0805	40000
GMC10CG301G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 300PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	12000
GMC21CG330F100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 33PF 1% 100V	20000
GMC10CG102J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	228000
CHV2220N5K0331KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 330PF 5KV X7R 2220	0
GMC31X5R476M6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 47UF 6.3V X5R 1206	812000
GMC21CG101J100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 100PF 5% 100V	750000
CHV1206N1K0910JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 91PF 1KV C0G/NP0 1206	0
GMC21CG240G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 24PF 2% 100V	52000
GMC10X7R224M25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.22UF 25V X7R 0603	0
CHV2225N500104KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 500V X7R 2225	38000
GMC10CG680J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 68PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	320000
CHV2220N1K0472JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4700PF 1KV C0G/NP0 2220	0
CHV1808N1K0102JXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 1KV X7R 1808	0
GMC21CG131J100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 130PF 5% 100V	0
CHV1812N500223KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.022UF 500V X7R 1812	0
GMC02X5R224K6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.22UF 6.3V X5R 0201	12225000
GMC43X7R104K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 200V X7R 1812	43000

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