Ceramic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
C901U240JYSDCA7317 KEMET	CAP CER 24PF 400VAC SL RADIAL	0
C430C124K5R5TA KEMET	CAP CER 0.12UF 50V X7R AXIAL	0
C321C332KAG5TA KEMET	CAP CER RAD 3.3NF 250V C0G 10%	0
C907U102MYVDBAWL40 KEMET	CAP CER 1000PF 400VAC Y5V RADIAL	0
C0603X330F5HAC7867 KEMET	CAP CER 0603 33PF 50V ULTRA STAB	0
CKC33C473KCGACAUTO KEMET	KC-LINK 3640 47NF 500VDC C0G	0
C0603X111J5HAC7867 KEMET	CAP CER 0603 110PF 50V ULTRA STA	0
C0603X472J2RECAUTO KEMET	CAP CER 4700PF 200V X7R 0603	0
CBR06C390F5GAC KEMET	CAP CER 39PF 50V NP0 0603	0
C330C152JAG5TA KEMET	CAP CER RAD 1.5NF 250V C0G 5%	0
CBR04C330F5GAC KEMET	CAP CER RF 33PF 50V 1% C0G 0402	7285
C1210C183JARACTU KEMET	CAP CER 0.018UF 250V X7R 1210	0
C327C680GAG5TA7301 KEMET	CAP CER 68PF 250V C0G/NP0 RADIAL	0
C316C472F5G5TA7301 KEMET	CAP CER 4700PF 50V C0G/NP0 RAD	0
C1210C131F5HACAUTO KEMET	CAP CER 1210 130PF 50V ULTRA STA	0
C323C202G3G5TA KEMET	CAP CER 2000PF 25V C0G/NP0 RAD	0
CAS17C221JAGFC KEMET	SFTY 1808 220PF X1 250 / Y2 250	0
C325C150K3G5TA KEMET	CAP CER RAD 15PF 25V C0G 10%	0
C1206C689D5HAC7800 KEMET	CAP CER 1206 6.8PF 50V ULTRA STA	0
C0805T104K1RCL7136 KEMET	CAP CER 0.1UF 100V X7R 0805	12874

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