Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21CG361J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 360PF 5% 50V	120000
GMC21X7R562K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 5600PF 10% 100V	44000
GMC21X5R105K10NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X5R 1UF 10% 10V	0
GMC21X7R822J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 8200PF 5% 50V	48000
GMC21X5R475K35NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X5R 4.7UF 10% 35V	499000
CHV1812N1K0682MXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6800PF 1KV X7R 1812	0
GMC04X7R682J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6800PF 16V X7R 0402	140000
GMC10X7R221K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 220PF 25V X7R 0603	2760000
GMC10CG6R0D50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC21X7R223M50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .022UF 20% 50V	92000
GMC04X7R563K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.056UF 10V X7R 0402	0
GMC21CG302J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 3000PF 5% 50V	9000
GMC21X7R154J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .15UF 5% 16V	0
GMC10CG120G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 12PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	972000
GMC21CG560F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 56PF 1% 50V	60000
GMC10CG1R0C50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC21X5R156M6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X5R 15UF 20% 6.3V	4000
GMC21CG150G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 15PF 2% 50V	232000
GMC21CG471J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 470PF 5% 100V	3136000
GMC10X7R153K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.015UF 25V X7R 0603	56000

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