Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21CG560J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 56PF 5% 50V	1204000
CHV1206N2K0120JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 12PF 2KV C0G/NP0 1206	16000
GMC10CG181G50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 180PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC04X5R156M6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 15UF 6.3V X5R 0402	490000
CHV1812N1K0103JXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10000PF 1KV X7R 1812	0
GMC10CG5R1C100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 5.1PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	30000
GMC10CG8R3D50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 8.3PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
CHV0603N250121JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 120PF 250V C0G/NP0 0603	40000
GMC21CG820J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 82PF 5% 50V	1100000
GMC10CG271G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 270PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	952000
GMC04CG4R7B50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4.7PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	130000
CHV1206N500180JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 18PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	184000
GMC04CG121K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 120PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	200000
GMC10X7R181M100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 180PF 100V X7R 0603	2196000
GMC21CG100D50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 10PF .5PF 50V	10000
GMC04X7R473J10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.047UF 10V X7R 0402	100000
GMC10CG330K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 33PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	92000
GMC21Z5U104M50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 Z5U .1UF 20% 50V	100000
CHV1812N500823KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.082UF 500V X7R 1812	0
GMC10CG330J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 33PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	2236000

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