Introduction to Knowles Capacitors
At Knowles Capacitors we make Single Layer, Multilayer,
High Reliability and Precision Variable Capacitors; EMI Filters
and Thin Film Devices.
Our business was formed by combining Dielectric
Laboratories, Johanson Manufacturing, Novacap, Syfer
Technology and Voltronics into a single organization - each
well-established specialty capacitor makers with a combined
history of over 175 years.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of components
important to engineers in applications where function and
reliability are key. The markets we serve include medical
implantable and medical equipment, military, aerospace/
avionics, EMI and connector filtering, oil exploration,
instrumentation, industrial electronics, optical networks,
telecom and automotive.
We aim to be a leader in every market we serve, to
the benefit of our customers and our mutual long-
term success. We achieve this by:
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Understanding our customers’ real needs and providing
products and services to meet and exceed them.
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Providing better products and services than competitors.
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Investing in product development, manufacturing
processes and people.
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Insisting on the highest ethical standards and a business
culture of trust, respect and open communication.
Products in this catalogue form the basis of our ranges for
‘new designs’. However, there are legacy products from
our five brands that will still be available – we ask that you
contact your local Sales Office for details and ordering.
Contents
General &
Technical
Introduction
Dielectric classifications and characteristics
............................................................................2-5
Termination types including FlexiCap™
...................................................................................6-7
Manufacturing processes
.........................................................................................................8
Testing
...................................................................................................................................9
IECQ-CECC and AEC-Q200 Periodic Tests
................................................................................10
High Reliability Testing
...........................................................................................................11
Regulations and Compliance
..................................................................................................12
Explanation on Ageing of MLC
................................................................................................13
Handling, Storage, Soldering and Mechanical Precautions
.................................................... 14-16
Chip Marking System
.............................................................................................................17
Packaging Information - Ceramic chip capacitors
................................................................ 18-19
Chip Dimensions
...................................................................................................................20
Chip Ordering Information
.................................................................DLI..............................21
Chip Ordering Information
.................................................................Novacap .....................22
Chip Ordering Information
.................................................................Syfer ...........................23
Quick Reference Guide
......................................................................Novacap-Syfer
......24-25
Industry Standard - X7R
....................................................................Novacap-Syfer
......26-29
Industry Standard - C0G/NP0
.............................................................Novacap-Syfer
......30-33
Other Popular Sizes - X7R
..................................................................Novacap-Syfer
......34-35
Other Popular Sizes - C0G/NP0
...........................................................Novacap-Syfer
......36-37
Standard Chip - BX
............................................................................Novacap
....................
38
Improved ESR - BX & X7R
..................................................................Novacap
....................
39
High Q - Q(MS) & U ranges
................................................................Syfer
.....................40-42
High Q - H range - High Temperature 150ºC - X8G
..............................Syfer
....................
43-44
High Q - High Power RF - Surface Mount & Ribbon Leaded
...................Syfer
....................
45-46
High Q Porcelain - CF Series - C0G/NP0
..............................................DLI......................... 47-49
High Q Porcelain - AH Series - P90
.....................................................DLI
........................50-52
VC1 Residual - X7R
............................................................................Syfer
.........................
53
TCC/VCC range - (BX & BZ) X7R
.........................................................Syfer
.....................54-55
Open Mode and Tandem - X7R
...........................................................Syfer
.........................
56
IECQ-CECC range - C0G/NP0 & X7R
...................................................Syfer
.........................
57
Automotive Grade - AEC-Q200 range - MLC, EMI & X2Y
.......................Syfer
.....................58-59
High Capacitance - X7R & X5R
...........................................................Novacap
................60-61
StackiCap™ - X7R
.............................................................................Syfer
.........................
62
NC range - X7R
.................................................................................Syfer
.........................
63
250Vac rated 50/60Hz AC
..................................................................Syfer
.........................
64
250Vac Safety Certified AC
.................................................................Syfer
.....................65-67
Non-Magnetic - High Q, C0G/NP0 & X7R
.............................................Syfer-Voltronics
....68-69
Non-Magnetic - High Power RF - High Q
.............................................Syfer-Voltronics .... 68-69
Non-Magnetic - High Power RF - High Q - Porcelain P90 & C0G/NP0
.....Voltronics ..............
70-71
115Vac 400Hz - C0G/NP0 & X7R
........................................................Syfer
.........................
72
DWV (High Dielectric Withstand Voltage) range - C0G/NP0 & X7R
.........Syfer
.........................
73
High Temperature - X8R - 150ºC
........................................................Novacap-Syfer
..........
74
High Temperature - C0G/NP0 & Class II - 160ºC & 200ºC
....................Novacap
....................
75
HiT range of 200ºC Caps - C0G/NP0 & X7R
.........................................Novacap-Syfer
..........
76
Capacitor Assemblies - ST & SM ranges - C0G/NP0 & X7R
....................Novacap
................77-81
Capacitor Assemblies - ‘Cap-Rack’ Arrays
............................................Novacap
....................
82
Radial Leaded - Ordering Information
.................................................Novacap-Syfer
..........
83
Standard Radial Leaded - C0G/NP0, X7R & X8R
...................................Novacap
................84-85
Standard Radial Leaded - C0G/NP0, X7R
.............................................Syfer
.....................86-89
High Temperature Radial Leaded - Epoxy Coated
................................Novacap
....................
90
High Temperature Radial Leaded - Encapsulated
.................................Novacap
....................
91
Feedthrough Filters - E01 & E07
.........................................................Syfer
.....................92-93
X2Y Integrated Passive Components - E03
..........................................Syfer
.....................94-95
MLCC Ordering
Information
MLC
Capacitors
MLC Radial
Leaded
Capacitors
SM EMI Filters