Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC04CG151J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 150PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	20000
GMC21X7R221M100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 220PF 20% 100V	0
CHV0805N500820KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 82PF 500V X7R 0805	36000
GMC21X7R332K50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 3300PF 10% 50V	0
GMC10X7R124K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.12UF 10V X7R 0603	124000
CHV2225N500473KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.047UF 500V X7R 2225	0
GMC21CG471F100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 470PF 1% 100V	0
GMC04CG1R2B100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1.2PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	20000
GMC04Y5V474Z16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.47UF 16V Y5V 0402	4400000
GMC21CG241F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 240PF 1% 50V	8000
CHV1808N3K0221KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 220PF 3KV X7R 1808	8000
CHV1812N3K0221JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 220PF 3KV C0G/NP0 1812	15000
GMC10CG682J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6800PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC10X7R152K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1500PF 100V X7R 0603	116000
GMC02X5R333K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.033UF 10V X5R 0201	3000000
GMC21X5R684K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X5R .68UF 10% 25V	42000
CHV1206N2K0152KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1500PF 2KV X7R 1206	48000
GMC10X7R682J50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6800PF 50V X7R 0603	0
GMC10CG120K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 12PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	392000
GMC21CG682J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 6800PF 5% 25V	45000

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