Ceramic Capacitors

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	ECK-D3A821KBP Panasonic	CAP CER 820PF 1KV Y5P RADIAL	0
	ECJ-1VF1E104Z Panasonic	CAP CER 0.1UF 25V Y5V 0603	0
	ECK-D3F152KBP Panasonic	CAP CER 1500PF 3KV Y5P RADIAL	0
	ECJ-4YB2A684K Panasonic	CAP CER 0.68UF 100V X7R 1210	0
	ECK-A3F331KBP Panasonic	CAP CER 330PF 3KV Y5P RADIAL	0
	ECJ-ZEB1E222K Panasonic	CAP CER 2200PF 25V X7R 0201	0
	ECC-D3D181JGE Panasonic	CAP CER 180PF 2KV SL/GP RADIAL	0
	ECK-DNA471MB Panasonic	CAP CER 470PF 250VAC Y5P RADIAL	0
	ECK-ANA152ME Panasonic	CAP CER 1500PF 440VAC Y5U RADIAL	0
	ECD-GZER909 Panasonic	CAP CER 0.9PF 25V C0G/NP0 0201	0
	ECK-D3A391KBP Panasonic	CAP CER 390PF 1KV Y5P RADIAL	0
	ECJ-0EC1H070D Panasonic	CAP CER 7PF 50V C0H 0402	0
	ECJ-2VC1H220J Panasonic	CAP CER 22PF 50V C0G/NP0 0805	0
	ECC-A3J101JGE Panasonic	CAP CER 100PF 6KV SL/GP RADIAL	0
	ECJ-2YB2D103K Panasonic	CAP CER 10000PF 200V X7R 0805	0
	ECJ-2FF1A106Z Panasonic	CAP CER 10UF 10V Y5V 0805	0
	ECK-NVS472ME Panasonic	CAP CER 4700PF 440VAC Y5U RADIAL	0
	ECJ-3VB1C124K Panasonic	CAP CER 0.12UF 16V X7R 1206	0
	ECJ-1VB1C123K Panasonic	CAP CER 0.012UF 16V X7R 0603	0
	ECJ-ZEB1E152K Panasonic	CAP CER 1500PF 25V X7R 0201	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