Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21X7R103M100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .01UF 20% 100V	3900000
GMC21X7R272K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 2700PF 10% 100V	60000
GMC10X5R105K35NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 35V X5R 0603	5156000
GMC10CG200J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 20PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	512000
GMC04X7R183K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.018UF 25V X7R 0402	210000
GMC10CG270G50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 27PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	0
CHV1812N2K0331JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 330PF 2KV C0G/NP0 1812	1000
GMC04CG3R6B50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3.6PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	30000
GMC21CG300G200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 30PF 2% 200V	0
GMC21CG300J50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 30PF 5% 50V	210000
CHV0805N250223KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.022UF 250V X7R 0805	4000
GMC21CG103J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG .01UF 5% 25V	384000
CHV1210N500471KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 470PF 500V X7R 1210	0
GMC10CG201F100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 200PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	96000
GMC10X7R471J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 470PF 100V X7R 0603	16000
GMC10X7R221J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 220PF 100V X7R 0603	8000
GMC21CG271K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 270PF 10% 200V	0
CHV1206N1K0102JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 1KV C0G/NP0 1206	10000
CHV1206N2K0151JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 150PF 2KV C0G/NP0 1206	8000
GMC10X5R153K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.015UF 50V X5R 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