Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CHV1206N500151GCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 150PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	28000
GMC10CG220G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 22PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	1144000
CHV1210N500223KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.022UF 500V X7R 1210	15000
CHV1825N3K0103KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10000PF 3KV X7R 1825	1500
GMC21X7R101M25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 100PF 20% 25V	156000
CHV1206N500680GCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 68PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	28000
GMC21CG471G16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 470PF 2% 16V	0
GMC21CG5R0C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 5PF .25PF 100V	40000
GMC04CG390F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 39PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	90000
GMC21CG161J100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 160PF 5% 100V	100000
GMC21CG390G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 39PF 2% 50V	52000
GMC21CG101J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 100PF 5% 50V	156000
GMC10X5R104K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 50V X5R 0603	32292000
GMC21X7R334K16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .33UF 10% 16V	100000
CHV1812N1K0222KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2200PF 1KV X7R 1812	28000
GMC21X7R475K16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4.7UF 16V X7R 0805	2234000
GMC10CG680J200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 68PF 200V C0G/NP0 0603	32000
GMC10CG200G50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 20PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	150000
GMC04CG121G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 120PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	190000
GMC10X7R681K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 680PF 200V X7R 0603	8000

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