X8R/X8L Dielectric
General Specifications
AVX has developed a range of multilayer ceramic capacitors designed for use in applications up to 150ºC.
These capacitors are manufactured with an X8R and an X8L dielectric material. X8R material has
capacitance variation of ±15% between -55ºC and +150ºC. The X8L material has capacitance variation of
±15% between -55ºC to 125ºC and +15/-40% from +125ºC to +150ºC.
The need for X8R and X8L performance has been driven by customer requirements for parts that operate
at elevated temperatures. They provide a highly reliable capacitor with low loss and stable capacitance
over temperature.
They are ideal for automotive under the hood sensors, and various industrial applications. Typical industrial
application would be drilling monitoring system. They can also be used as bulk capacitors for high
temperature camera modules.
Both X8R and X8L dielectric capacitors are automotive AEC-Q200 qualified. Optional termination systems, tin,
FLEXITERM
®
and conductive epoxy for hybrid applications are available. Providing this series with our
FLEXITERM
®
termination system provides further advantage to customers by way of enhanced resistance to
both, temperature cycling and mechanical damage.
PART NUMBER (see page 2 for complete part number explanation)
0805
Size
0603
0805
1206
5
Voltage
16V = Y
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
F
Dielectric
X8R = F
X8L = L
104
K
4
T
2
Packaging
2 = 7" Reel
4 = 13" Reel
A
Special
Code
A = Std.
Product
Capacitance Capacitance
Failure
Terminations
Tolerance
Code (In pF)
Rate
T = Plated Ni
J = ± 5%
4 = Automotive
2 Sig. Digits +
and Sn
K = ±10%
A = Not
Number of
Z = FLEXITERM
®
M = ± 20%
Applicable U = Conductive
Zeros
e.g. 10μF = 106
Epoxy for
Hybrid apps
NOTE: Contact factory for availability of Termination and Tolerance Options for Specific Part Numbers.
X8R
SIZE
331
471
681
102
152
222
332
472
682
103
153
223
333
473
683
104
154
224
334
474
684
105
WVDC
Cap
330
(pF)
470
680
1000
1500
2200
3300
4700
6800
Cap 0.01
(μF) 0.015
0.022
0.033
0.047
0.068
0.1
0.15
0.22
0.33
0.47
0.68
1
WVDC
X8L
0805
1206
50V
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
N
N
N
25V
50V
331
471
681
102
152
222
332
472
682
103
153
223
333
473
683
104
154
224
334
474
684
105
0603
25V
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
50V
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
25V
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
N
N
N
N
SIZE
WVDC
Cap
330
(pF)
470
680
1000
1500
2200
3300
4700
6800
Cap 0.01
(μF) 0.015
0.022
0.033
0.047
0.068
0.1
0.15
0.22
0.33
0.47
0.68
1
WVDC
0603
25V
50V
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
100V
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
25V
0805
50V
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
N
N
100V
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
N
N
16V
1206
25V
50V
100V
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
M
M
M
M
M
M
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
M
M
M
M
M
G
G
G
G
G
G
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
N
N
N
25V
50V
25V
50V
25V
50V
25V
50V
100V
25V
50V
100V
J
J
J
M
M
M
16V
J
J
M
M
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
P
P
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
M
Q
Q
Q
25V
50V
100V
SIZE
Letter
Max.
Thickness
A
0.33
(0.013)
0603
C
0.56
(0.022)
E
0.71
(0.028)
PAPER
0805
G
0.90
(0.035)
J
0.94
(0.037)
1206
K
1.02
(0.040)
M
1.27
(0.050)
SIZE
N
1.40
(0.055)
0603
P
Q
1.52
1.78
(0.060)
(0.070)
EMBOSSED
X
2.29
(0.090)
0805
Y
2.54
(0.100)
Z
2.79
(0.110)
1206
= AEC-Q200
Qualified
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X8R/X8L Dielectric
General Specifications
APPLICATIONS FOR X8R AND X8L CAPACITORS
All market sectors with a 150°C requirement
Automotive on engine applications
Oil exploration applications
Hybrid automotive applications
– Battery control
– Inverter / converter circuits
– Motor control applications
– Water pump
• Hybrid commercial applications
– Emergency circuits
– Sensors
– Temperature regulation
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ADVANTAGES OF X8R AND X8L MLC CAPACITORS
• Both ranges are qualified to the highest automotive
AEC-Q200 standards
• Excellent reliability compared to other capacitor
technologies
• RoHS compliant
• Low ESR / ESL compared to other technologies
• Tin solder finish
• FLEXITERM
®
available
• Epoxy termination for hybrid available
• 100V range available
ENGINEERING TOOLS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE MLC CAPACITORS
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X8R/X8L Dielectric
0805, 50V, X8R/X8L Typical Temperature Coefficient
0.00
X8R
Cap change
%
-10.00
-20.00
-30.00
X8L
-40.00
-50.00
-55 -35 -15
0
20
25
35
45
65 85 105 125 130 135 140 150
Temperature (°C)
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X8R/X8L Dielectric
Specifications and Test Methods
Parameter/Test
Operating Temperature Range
Capacitance
Dissipation Factor
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Strength
X8R/X8L Specification Limits
-55ºC to +150ºC
Within specified tolerance
≤ 2.5% for ≥ 50V DC rating
≤ 3.5% for 25V DC and 16V DC rating
100,000MΩ or 1000MΩ - μF,
whichever is less
No breakdown or visual defects
Measuring Conditions
Temperature Cycle Chamber
Freq.: 1.0 kHz ± 10%
Voltage: 1.0Vrms ± .2V
Charge device with rated voltage for
120 ± 5 secs @ room temp/humidity
Charge device with 300% of rated voltage for
1-5 seconds, w/charge and discharge current
limited to 50 mA (max)
Note: Charge device with 150% of rated
voltage for 500V devices.
Deflection: 2mm
Test Time: 30 seconds
1mm/sec
Resistance to
Flexure
Stresses
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
No defects
≤ ±12%
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
≥ Initial Value x 0.3
≥ 95% of each terminal should be covered
with fresh solder
No defects, <25% leaching of either end terminal
≤ ±7.5%
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
No visual defects
≤ ±7.5%
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
No visual defects
≤ ±12.5%
≤ Initial Value x 2.0 (See Above)
≥ Initial Value x 0.3 (See Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
No visual defects
≤ ±12.5%
≤ Initial Value x 2.0 (See Above)
≥ Initial Value x 0.3 (See Above)
Meets Initial Values (As Above)
90 mm
Solderability
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
Appearance
Capacitance
Variation
Dissipation
Factor
Insulation
Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
Dip device in eutectic solder at 230 ± 5ºC
for 5.0 ± 0.5 seconds
Resistance to
Solder Heat
Dip device in eutectic solder at 260ºC for 60
seconds. Store at room temperature for 24 ± 2
hours before measuring electrical properties.
Step 1: -55ºC ± 2º
Step 2: Room Temp
Step 3: +125ºC ± 2º
Step 4: Room Temp
30 ± 3 minutes
≤ 3 minutes
30 ± 3 minutes
≤ 3 minutes
Thermal
Shock
Repeat for 5 cycles and measure after
24 ± 2 hours at room temperature
Charge device with 1.5 rated voltage (≤ 10V) in
test chamber set at 150ºC ± 2ºC
for 1000 hours (+48, -0)
Remove from test chamber and stabilize
at room temperature for 24 ± 2 hours
before measuring.
Store in a test chamber set at 85ºC ± 2ºC/
85% ± 5% relative humidity for 1000 hours
(+48, -0) with rated voltage applied.
Remove from chamber and stabilize at
room temperature and humidity for
24 ± 2 hours before measuring.
Load Life
Load
Humidity
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