Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21CG510F100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 51PF 1% 100V	0
GMC02X5R105M10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 10V X5R 0201	22625000
GMC10CG820K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 82PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	340000
GMC21X7R273J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .027UF 5% 100V	4000
GMC21CG472F16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 4700PF 1% 16V	0
GMC04X7R183K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.018UF 50V X7R 0402	50000
GMC21CG8R0D50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 8PF .5PF 50V	0
GMC10CG751G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 750PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	204000
GMC43X7R104K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 100V X7R 1812	39000
GMC10X7R334K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.33UF 10V X7R 0603	624000
GMC02X5R683K16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.068UF 16V X5R 0201	300000
GMC10CG120G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 12PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	972000
CHV1210N500683KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.068UF 500V X7R 1210	10000
CHV1206N500122JXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1200PF 500V X7R 1206	20000
GMC04CG1R2C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1.2PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	50000
CHV1808N2K0330JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 33PF 2KV C0G/NP0 1808	2000
GMC21CG180G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 18PF 2% 100V	200000
CHV1808N250681KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 680PF 250V X7R 1808	2000
CHV1812N500124KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.12UF 500V X7R 1812	13000
CHV0805N500682KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 6800PF 500V X7R 0805	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