Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21CG150K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 15PF 10% 200V	0
GMC10X5R224M16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.22UF 16V X5R 0603	368000
GMC32X5R106K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10UF 25V X5R 1210	1300000
GMC21CG121J200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 120PF 5% 200V	20000
GMC04CG560F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 56PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	0
GMC21CG220F100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 22PF 1% 100V	56000
GMC21X5R226M10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X5R 22UF 20% 10V	916000
GMC10CG7R5C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 7.5PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	8000
GMC10CG750G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 75PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	84000
GMC04X7R182K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1800PF 25V X7R 0402	10000
GMC10CG6R0B50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC43X5R226K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 22UF 10V X5R 1812	89000
CHV1825N1K0473KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.047UF 1KV X7R 1825	4000
GMC43X5R107M10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100UF 10V X5R 1812	426500
GMC10X7R101J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100PF 50V X7R 0603	2204000
CHV0603N500101JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 100PF 500V C0G/NP0 0603	40000
GMC04CG200F25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 20PF 25V C0G/NP0 0402	40000
GMC10CG2R0C50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	100000
GMC10Y5V334Z16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.33UF 16V Y5V 0603	296000
CHV1206N250102JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 250V C0G/NP0 1206	0

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