Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC04X7R224K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.22UF 25V X7R 0402	29960000
CHV2220N1K0103KCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10000PF 1KV C0G/NP0 2220	2000
GMC21CG561K25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 560PF 10% 25V	0
GMC10Y5V334Z16NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.33UF 16V Y5V 0603	190000
GMC10X7R683J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.068UF 16V X7R 0603	12000
GMC21CG561F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 560PF 1% 50V	36000
GMC21X5R107M4R0NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X5R 100UF 20% 4V	138000
GMC10CG3R9C50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 3.9PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	130000
CHV2220N500102JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 500V C0G/NP0 2220	2000
GMC21CG330G200NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 33PF 2% 200V	50000
CHV1808N500681JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 680PF 500V C0G/NP0 1808	0
CHV1206N500750GCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 75PF 500V C0G/NP0 1206	12000
GMC21CG272J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 2700PF 5% 16V	0
GMC10CG1R5C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1.5PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	68000
GMC02X5R105M6R3NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1UF 6.3V X5R 0201	24060000
CHV1206N250471KCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 470PF 250V C0G/NP0 1206	44000
CHV0805N500472KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4700PF 500V X7R 0805	42000
GMC31CG472F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4700PF 50V C0G/NP0 1206	12000
GMC21X7R182M50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 1800PF 20% 50V	0
GMC04X5R104M50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 50V X5R 0402	160000

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