MLCC (Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor)

This document outlines the specifications for MLCCs, including their structure, ordering codes, general purpose applications, and detailed technical data for various series. MLCCs are designed for a wide range of electronic applications, offering stable performance, tight tolerances, and good frequency characteristics.

Product Attributes

• Brand: MLCC
• Origin: Not specified
• Material: Ceramic
• Color: Not specified
• Certifications: RoHS compliant, Halogen Free

Technical Specifications

Ordering Code Structure

The ordering code for MLCCs follows a specific structure: C [SIZE] [T.C.] [CAPACITANCE CODE] [TOLERANCE CODE] [VOLTAGE CODE] [PACKAGING CODE] [APPLICATION CODE] [THICKNESS CODE]

Example: C1005 NP0 101 J G T S

Key Components of the Ordering Code:

• PRODUCT CODE (C): Denotes MLCC.
• SIZE (mm/inch): e.g., 0402 (01005), 0603 (0201), 1005 (0402), 1608 (0603), 2012 (0805), 3216 (1206), 3225(1210), 4520 (1808), 4532 (1812).
• T.C. (Temperature Coefficient): NP0, X5R, X7R, X6S, X7S, X7T, X7U, Y5V with corresponding temperature ranges and capacitance tolerances.
• CAPACITANCE CODE: Three-digit number representing capacitance in picofarads (pF). First two digits are significant figures, the last digit is the number of zeros. (e.g., 478 = 0.47pF, 229 = 2.2pF, 101 = 100pF, 102 = 1000pF).
• TOLERANCE CODE: e.g., A (0.05pF), B (0.1pF), C (0.25pF), D (0.5pF), F (1%), G (2%), J (5%), K (10%), M (20%), Z (+80/-20%).
• VOLTAGE CODE: e.g., B (4V), C (6.3V), D (10V), E (16V), F (25V), N (35V), G (50V), H (100V), J (200V), K (250V), L (500V), M (630V), P (1KV), Q (2KV), R (3KV), S (4KV).
• PACKAGING CODE: T (Paper tape reel 180mm), P (Embossed tape reel 180mm), N (Paper tape reel 250mm), D (Embossed tape reel 250mm), A (Paper tape reel 330mm), E (Embossed tape reel 330mm), W (Special Packing).
• APPLICATION CODE: S (Standard), Q (High Q/Low ESR), F (Microwave), A (Automotive Infotainment with AEC-Q200).
• THICKNESS CODE: (blank) Standard, M (0.70mm), G (1.25mm), S (1.90mm), Z (0.20mm), D (0.80mm), H (1.50mm), A (0.30mm), E (0.85mm), L (1.60mm), Q (0.45mm), I (0.95mm), N (2.00mm), B (0.50mm), J (1.00mm), P (2.50mm), C (0.60mm), F (1.15mm), R (3.20mm).

General Purpose Applications

MLCCs are suitable for a broad range of general-purpose electronic applications.

Class I: Temperature Compensating Type

Features:

• Ultra-stable capacitance
• Tight tolerance available
• Low ESR (effective up to 800MHz)
• Good frequency performance
• No aging of capacitance
• RoHS compliant
• Halogen Free

Applications:

• LC and RC tuned circuits
• Filtering
• Timing circuits

Class II: High Dielectric Constant Type

Series Overview:

• X5R Series: Capacitance tolerance 15%, operating temperature -55 to +85.
• X6S Series: Capacitance tolerance 22%, operating temperature -55 to +105.
• X7R Series: Capacitance tolerance 15%, operating temperature -55 to +125.
• X7S Series: Capacitance tolerance 22%, operating temperature -55 to +125.
• X7T Series: Capacitance tolerance +22%/-33%, operating temperature -55 to +125.
• X7U Series: Capacitance tolerance +22%/-56%, operating temperature -55 to +125.
• Y5V Series: Capacitance tolerance +22%/-82%, operating temperature -30 to +85.