Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GMC10CG2R7C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 2.7PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	100000
GMC21CG681J16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 680PF 5% 16V	0
GMC04CG821F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 820PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	80000
GMC21CG2R2C100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 2.2PF .25PF 100V	52000
GMC10X7R562J50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 5600PF 50V X7R 0603	96000
GMC04X7R273K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.027UF 10V X7R 0402	0
GMC21CG270J50NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 27PF 5% 50V	60000
GMC10X5R334K16NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.33UF 16V X5R 0603	916000
GMC21X7R563K100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R .056UF 10% 100V	200000
GMC04CG271F50NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 270PF 50V C0G/NP0 0402	140000
GMC10CG510J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 51PF 100V C0G/NP0 0603	288000
GMC21X5R106J10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X5R 10UF 10% 10V	0
GMC10X5R154K10NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 0.15UF 10V X5R 0603	516000
GMC10X7R102M100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 100V X7R 0603	12000
GMC21CG152G100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 COG 1500PF 2% 100V	8000
GMC21Y5V105Z16NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 Y5V 1UF Z-TOL 16V	110000
GMC10CG100J25NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 10PF 25V C0G/NP0 0603	636000
GMC04CG220J100NT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 22PF 100V C0G/NP0 0402	50000
CHV2225N2K0102JXT CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP CER 1000PF 2KV X7R 2225	0
GMC21X7R105M16NTD CAL-CHIP ELECTRONICS INC.	CAP0805 X7R 1UF 20% 16V	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