Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CHV1206N630221KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 220PF 630V X7R 1206	3000
GMC10X7R103K16NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.01UF 16V X7R 0603	0
CHV1812N1K0223MXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.022UF 1KV X7R 1812	0
CHV1210N500473KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.047UF 500V X7R 1210	2000
GMC10CG241G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 240PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	36000
GMC21CG821J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 820PF 5% 50V	236000
GMC21CG101G100NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 100PF 2% 100V	50000
GMC10X7R122J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1200PF 50V X7R 0603	4000
GMC21X7R335K16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 3.3UF 10% 16V	496000
GMC21X7R151K50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 150PF 10% 50V	56000
GMC10X7R333J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.033UF 25V X7R 0603	88000
GMC21CG470F200NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 47PF 1% 200V	0
CHV1210N250223KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.022UF 250V X7R 1210	3000
GMC10CG911G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 910PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	12000
GMC04CG8R2B25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 8.2PF 25V C0G/NP0 0402	60000
GMC21CG272G25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 2700PF 2% 25V	0
CHV1206N2K0560JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 56PF 2KV C0G/NP0 1206	22000
GMC21X7R224M50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .22UF 20% 50V	233000
CHV1812N500391JCT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 390PF 500V C0G/NP0 1812	25000
CHV2225N1K0102KXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 1KV X7R 2225	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