Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC21CG1R8C200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 1.8PF .25PF 200V	8000
GMC04CG120G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 12PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	380000
GMC04CG180J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 18PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	50000
GMC21CG221K200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 220PF 10% 200V	0
GMC21CG6R2B100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 6.2PF .1PF 100V	0
GMC04CG4R3C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4.3PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	0
GMC21X7R124J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .12UF 5% 50V	84000
CHV1206N1K0152JXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1500PF 1KV X7R 1206	0
GMC10CG2R0B100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	0
GMC10CG103J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.01UF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	972000
GMC10CG1R6C50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1.6PF 50V C0G/NP0 0603	244000
CHV1812N2K0472KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 4700PF 2KV X7R 1812	246000
GMC04CG160J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 16PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	0
CHV1206N1K0750JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 75PF 1KV C0G/NP0 1206	0
GMC21CG271G50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 270PF 2% 50V	348000
CHV1210N250104KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.1UF 250V X7R 1210	288000
GMC21CG3R3C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 3.3PF .25PF 100V	64000
GMC21CG510J50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 51PF 5% 50V	100000
GMC10X7R224J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.22UF 16V X7R 0603	16000
GMC21CG2R2C100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 2.2PF .25PF 100V	140000

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