AVX
Multilayer Ceramic
Chip Capacitor
Ceramic Chip Capacitors
Table of Contents
Basic Capacitor Formulas
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How to Order -
AVX Part Number Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C0G (NP0) Dielectric
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Typical Characteristic Curves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Capacitance Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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X7R Dielectric
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Typical Characteristic Curves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Capacitance Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Z5U Dielectric
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Typical Characteristic Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Capacitance Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Y5V Dielectric
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Typical Characteristic Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Capacitance Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Low Profile Chips for Z5U & Y5V Dielectric
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High Voltage Chips for 500V to 5000V Applications
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General Specifications
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MIL-PRF-55681/Chips
Part Number Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Military Part Number Identification (CDR01 thru CDR06) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Military Part Number Identification (CDR31 thru CDR35) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Military Part Number Identification (CDR31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Military Part Number Identification (CDR32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Military Part Number Identification (CDR33/34/35). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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European Version
CECC 32 101-801 Chips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Packaging of Chip Components
Automatic Insertion Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Embossed Carrier Configuration - 8 & 12mm Tape
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Paper Carrier Configuration - 8 & 12mm Tape
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Bulk Case Packaging
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MLC Chip Capacitors General Description
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Surface Mounting Guide
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Basic Capacitor Formulas
I. Capacitance (farads)
English: C = .224 K A
T
D
Metric: C = .0884 K A
T
D
II. Energy stored in capacitors (Joules, watt - sec)
E =
1
⁄
2
CV
2
III. Linear charge of a capacitor (Amperes)
dV
I=C
dt
IV. Total Impedance of a capacitor (ohms)
R
2
+ (XC - XL )
2
S
V. Capacitive Reactance (ohms)
1
xc =
2
π
fC
Z=
VI. Inductive Reactance (ohms)
x
L
= 2
π
fL
VII. Phase Angles:
Ideal Capacitors: Current leads voltage 90°
Ideal Inductors: Current lags voltage 90°
Ideal Resistors: Current in phase with voltage
VIII. Dissipation Factor (%)
(loss angle) = E.S.R. = (2
πfC)
(E.S.R.)
Xc
IX. Power Factor (%)
P.F. = Sine (loss angle) = Cos (phase angle)
f
P.F. = (when less than 10%) = DF
D.F.= tan
X. Quality Factor (dimensionless)
Q = Cotan (loss angle) = 1
D.F.
XI. Equivalent Series Resistance (ohms)
E.S.R. = (D.F.) (Xc) = (D.F.) / (2
π
fC)
XII. Power Loss (watts)
Power Loss = (2
π
fCV
2
) (D.F.)
XIII. KVA (Kilowatts)
KVA = 2
π
fCV
2
x 10
-3
XIV. Temperature Characteristic (ppm/°C)
T.C. = Ct – C
25
x 10
6
C
25
(T
t
– 25)
XV. Cap Drift (%)
C
1
– C
2
C.D. =
C
1
x 100
XVI. Reliability of Ceramic Capacitors
V
t
L
0
X
T
t
Y
=
L
t
V
o
T
o
( ) ( )
XVII. Capacitors in Series (current the same)
1 = 1 + 1 --- 1
CT
C
1
C
2
CN
C
1
C
2
Two: CT =
C
1
+ C
2
XVIII. Capacitors in Parallel (voltage the same)
CT = C
1
+ C
2
--- + CN
XIX. Aging Rate
A.R. = %
Any Number:
D
C/decade of time
XX. Decibels
db = 20 log V
1
V
2
METRIC PREFIXES
Pico
Nano
Micro
Milli
Deci
Deca
Kilo
Mega
Giga
Tera
X 10
-12
X 10
-9
X 10
-6
X 10
-3
X 10
-1
X 10
+1
X 10
+3
X 10
+6
X 10
+9
X 10
+12
SYMBOLS
K
A
T
D
V
t
Rs
= Dielectric Constant
= Area
= Dielectric thickness
= Voltage
= time
= Series Resistance
f
L
= frequency
= Inductance
= Loss angle
L
t
V
t
V
o
T
t
T
o
= Test life
= Test voltage
= Operating voltage
= Test temperature
= Operating temperature
f
X&Y
L
o
= Phase angle
= exponent effect of voltage and temp.
= Operating life
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How to Order
Part Number Explanation
EXAMPLE: 08055A101JAT2A
0805
Size
(L" x W")
0402
0504
0603
0805
1005
0907
1206
1210
1505
1805
1808
1812
1825
2225
3640
5
A
Dielectric
C0G (NP0) = A
X7R = C
X5R = D
Z5U = E
Y5V = G
101
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
= ±.25 pF*
= ±.50 pF*
= ±1% (≥ 25 pF)
= ±2% (≥ 13 pF)
= ±5%
= ±10%
= ±20%
= +80%, -20%
= +100%, -0%
A
T
Terminations
2
A
Special**
Code
A = Standard
Product
Non-Standard
P = Embossed
unmarked
M = Embossed
marked
E = Standard
packaging
marked
Low Profile
Chips Only
Max. Thickness
T = .66mm (.026")
S = .56mm (.022")
R = .46mm (.018")
C
D
F
G
J
K
M
Z
P
Standard:
T = Ni and Tin
Plated
Others:
7 = Plated Ni
Gold Plated
1 = Pd/Ag
Voltage
10V = Z
16V = Y
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
200V = 2
250V = V
500V = 7
600V = C
1000V = A
1500V = S
2000V = G
2500V = W
3000V = H
4000V = J
5000V = K
Capacitance
Code
(2 significant
digits + no. of
zeros)
Examples:
10 pF = 100
100 pF = 101
1,000 pF = 102
22,000 pF = 223
220,000 pF = 224
1 µF = 105
For values below 10 pF,
use “R” in place of
decimal point, e.g., 9.1
pfd = 9R1.
Failure
Rate
A = Not
Applicable
Packaging**
Recommended:
2 =7" Reel
4 =13" Reel
Others:
7 = Bulk Cassette
9 = Bulk
* C&D tolerances for 10 pF values.
** Standard Tape and Reel material depends upon chip size and thickness.
See individual part tables for tape material type for each capacitance value.
Note: Unmarked product is standard. Marked product is available on special request, please contact AVX.
Standard packaging is shown in the individual tables.
Non-standard packaging is available on special request, please contact AVX.
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C0G (NP0) Dielectric
General Specifications
C0G (NP0) is the most popular formulation of the “tempera-
ture-compensating,” EIA Class I ceramic materials. Modern
C0G (NP0) formulations contain neodymium, samarium and
other rare earth oxides.
C0G (NP0) ceramics offer one of the most stable capacitor
dielectrics available. Capacitance change with temperature
is 0 ±30ppm/°C which is less than ±0.3%
∆
C from -55°C
to +125°C. Capacitance drift or hysteresis for C0G (NP0)
ceramics is negligible at less than ±0.05% versus up to
±2% for films. Typical capacitance change with life is less
than ±0.1% for C0G (NP0), one-fifth that shown by most
other dielectrics. C0G (NP0) formulations show no aging
characteristics.
The C0G (NP0) formulation usually has a “Q” in excess
of 1000 and shows little capacitance or “Q” changes with
frequency. Their dielectric absorption is typically less than
0.6% which is similar to mica and most films.
PART NUMBER (see page 3 for complete part number explanation)
0805
Size
(L" x W")
5
Voltage
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
200V = 2
A
Dielectric
C0G (NP0) = A
101
Capacitance
Code
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
Preferred
K = ±10%
J = ± 5%
A
Failure
Rate
A = Not
Applicable
T
Terminations
T = Plated Ni
and Solder
2
Packaging
2 = 7" Reel
4 = 13" Reel
A
Special
Code
A = Std.
Product
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Capacitance Range
Capacitance Tolerances
0.5 pF to .1 µF (1.0 ±0.2 Vrms, 1kHz, for
≤100
pF use 1 MHz)
Preferred ±5%, ±10%
others available: ±.25 pF, ±.5 pF, ±1% (≥25pF), ±2%(≥13pF), ±20%
For values
≤
10 pF preferred tolerance is ±.5 pF, also available ±.25 pF.
-55°C to +125°C
0 ± 30 ppm/°C (EIA C0G)
25, 50, 100 & 200 VDC (+125°C)
For values >30 pF: 0.1% max. (+25°C and +125°C)
For values
≤30
pF: “Q” = 400 + 20 x C (C in pF)
100,000 megohms min. or 1000 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
10,000 megohms min. or 100 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
250% of rated voltage for 5 seconds at 50 mamp max. current
1 ± 0.2 Vrms
For values
≤100
pF: 1 MHz
For values >100 pF: 1 KHz
Operating Temperature Range
Temperature Characteristic
Voltage Ratings
Dissipation Factor and “Q”
Insulation Resistance
(+25°C, RVDC)
Insulation Resistance
(+125°C, RVDC)
Dielectric Strength
Test Voltage
Test Frequency
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