Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Open Mode Design (FO-CAP), X7R Dielectric, 16 – 200 VDC
(Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Overview
KEMET’s Ceramic Open Mode capacitor in X7R dielectric is
designed to significantly minimize the probability of a low IR or
short circuit condition when forced to failure in a board stress
flex situation, thus reducing the potential for catastrophic failure.
The Open Mode capacitor may experience a drop in capaci-
tance; however, a short is unlikely because a crack will not
typically propagate across counter electrodes within the device’s
“active area.” Since there will not be any current leakage associ-
ated with a typical Open Mode flex crack, there is no localized
heating and therefore little chance for a catastrophic and poten-
tially costly failure event.
Driven by the demand for a more robust and reliable com-
ponent, the Open Mode capacitor was designed for critical
applications where higher operating temperatures and mechani-
cal stress are a concern. These capacitors are widely used in
automotive circuits as well as power supplies (input and output
filters) and general electronic applications.
Concerned with flex cracks resulting from excessive tensile
and shear stresses produced during board flexure and thermal
cycling? These devices are available with KEMET's Flexible
termination technology which inhibits the transfer of board
stress to the rigid ceramic body, therefore mitigating flex cracks
which can result in low IR or short circuit failures. Although flex-
ible termination technology does not eliminate the potential for
mechanical damage that may propagate during extreme envi-
ronmental and handling conditions, it does provide superior flex
performance over standard termination systems. When combined
with flexible termination technology these devices offer the ultimate
level of protection against a low IR or short circuit condition. Open
Mode devices compliment KEMET's Floating Electrode (FE-
CAP) and Floating Electrode with Flexible Termination (FF-CAP)
product lines by providing a fail-safe design optimized for mid to
high range capacitance values. These devices exhibit a predict-
able change in capacitance with respect to time and voltage and
boast a minimal change in capacitance with reference to ambient
temperature. Capacitance change is limited to ±15% from -55°C
to +125°C.
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Ordering Information
C
Ceramic
1210
Case Size
(L" x W")
0805
1206
1210
1812
J
Specification/
Series
685
Capacitance
Code (pF)
K
Capacitance
Tolerance
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
3
Voltage
4 = 16 V
3 = 25 V
5 = 50 V
1 = 100 V
2 = 200 V
R
Dielectric
R = X7R
A
Failure Rate/
Design
A = N/A
C
Termination
Finish
1
C = 100%
Matte Sn
L = SnPb
(5% minimum)
TU
Packaging/Grade
(C-Spec)
2
See "Packaging
C-Spec
Ordering
Options Table"
below
F = Open Mode Two significant
J = Open Mode digits + number of
with Flexible
zeros
Termination
Additional termination finish options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
1, 2
SnPb termination finish option is not available on automotive grade product.
2
Additional reeling or packaging options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
1
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Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Open Mode Design (FO-CAP), X7R Dielectric, 16 – 200 VDC (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Packaging C-Spec Ordering Options Table
Packaging Type
Bulk Bag
7" Tape & Reel/Unmarked
7" Tape & Reel/Marked
Packaging/Grade
Ordering Code (C-Spec)
Blank
TU
TM
AUTO
AUTO 7411
AUTO 7210
Commercial Grade
1
Automotive Grade
2
7" Reel
13" Reel/Punched Paper
13" Reel/Embossed Plastic
1
1
C-Spec not required when ordering "Bulk Bag" packaging option.
The terms "Marked" and "Unmarked" pertain to laser marking option of components.
2
Reeling tape options (Paper or Plastic) are dependent on capacitor case size (L"x W") and thickness dimension. See "Chip Thickness/Packaging Quantities" and
"Tape & Reel Packaging Information" sections of this document.
2
For additional Information regarding "AUTO" C-Spec options, see "Automotive C-Spec Information" section of this document.
2
All Automotive packaging C-Specs listed exclude packaging of laser mark components. Please contact KEMET if you require a laser marked option.
Benefits
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
-55°C to +125°C operating temperature range
Open Mode/fail open design
Mid to high capacitance flex mitigation
Lead (Pb)-Free, RoHS and REACH compliant
EIA 0805, 1206, 1210, and 1812 case sizes
DC voltage ratings of 16 V, 25 V, 50 V, 100 V, and 200 V
Capacitance offerings ranging from 1,000 pF to 6.8 μF
Available capacitance tolerances of ±5%, ±10%, and ±20%
• Non-polar device, minimizing installation concerns
• 100% pure matte tin-plated termination finish allowing for
excellent solderability
• Commercial and Automotive (AEC–Q200) grades available
• SnPb termination finish option available upon request (5%
minimum)
• Flexible termination option available upon request
Applications
Typical applications include input side filtering (power plane/bus), high current (battery line) and circuits that cannot be fused to open
when short circuits occur due to flex cracks. Markets include automotive applications that are directly connected to the battery and/or
involve conversion to a 42 V system and raw power input side filtering in power conversion.
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Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Open Mode Design (FO-CAP), X7R Dielectric, 16 – 200 VDC (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Automotive C-Spec Information
KEMET Automotive Grade products meet or exceed the requirements outlined by the Automotive Electronics Council. Details regarding
test methods and conditions are referenced in document AEC–Q200, Stress Test Qualification for Passive Components. These
products are supported by a Product Change Notification (PCN) and Production Part Approval Process warrant (PPAP).
Automotive products offered through our distribution channel have been assigned an inclusive ordering code C-Spec, "AUTO". This
C-Spec was developed in order to better serve small and medium sized companies that prefer an automotive grade component without
the requirement to submit a customer Source Controlled Drawing (SCD) or specification for review by a KEMET engineering specialist.
This C-Spec is therefore not intended for use by KEMET’s OEM Automotive customers and are not granted the same “privileges” as
other automotive C-Specs. Customer PCN approval and PPAP request levels are limited (see details below).
Product Change Notification (PCN)
The KEMET Product Change Notification system is used to communicate primarily the following types of changes:
• Product/process changes that affect product form, fit , function, and /or reliability
• Changes in manufacturing site
• Product obsolescence
KEMET Automotive
C-Spec
KEMET assigned
1
AUTO
1
Customer Notification due to:
Process/Product change
Yes (with approval and
sign off)
Yes (without approval)
Obsolescence*
Yes
Yes
Days prior to
implementation
180 days Minimum
90 days Minimum
KEMET assigned C-Specs require the submittal of a customer SCD or customer specification for review. For additional information contact KEMET.
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
The purpose of the Production Part Approval Process is:
• To ensure that supplier can meet the manufacturability and quality requirements for the purchased parts.
• To provide the evidence that all customer engineering design record and specification requirements are properly understood and
fulfilled by the manufacturing organization.
• To demonstrate that the established manufacturing process has the potential to produce the part
KEMET
Automotive
C-Spec
KEMET
assigned
1
AUTO
1
PPAP (Product Part Approval Process) Level
1
●
○
2
●
3
●
○
4
●
5
●
KEMET assigned C-Specs require the submittal of a customer SCD or customer specification for review. For additional information contact KEMET.
● Part Number specific PPAP available
○ Product family PPAP only
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Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Open Mode Design (FO-CAP), X7R Dielectric, 16 – 200 VDC (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Dimensions – Millimeters (Inches) – Standard Termination
W
L
T
B
S
EIA
Size
Code
0805
1206
1210
1812
Metric
Size
Code
2012
3216
3225
4532
L
Length
W
Width
T
Thickness
B
Bandwidth
0.50 (0.02) ± 0.25 (.010)
S
Separation
Minimum
0.75 (.030)
Mounting
Technique
Solder Wave or
Solder Reflow
Solder Reflow Only
2.00 (.079) ± 0.20 (.008) 1.25 (.049) ± 0.20 (.008)
3.20 (.126) ± 0.20 (.008) 1.60 (.063) ± 0.20 (.008) See Table 2 for 0.50 (0.02) ± 0.25 (.010)
Thickness 0.50 (0.02) ± 0.25 (.010)
3.20 (.126) ± 0.20 (.008) 2.50 (.098) ± 0.20 (.008)
4.50 (.177) ± 0.30 (.012) 3.20 (.126) ± 0.30 (.012)
0.60 (.024) ± 0.35 (.014)
N/A
Dimensions – Millimeters (Inches) – Flexible Termination
EIA
Size
Code
0805
1206
1210
1812
Metric
Size
Code
2012
3216
3225
4532
L
Length
W
Width
T
Thickness
B
Bandwidth
0.50 (0.02) ± 0.25 (.010)
S
Separation
Minimum
0.75 (.030)
Mounting
Technique
Solder Wave or
Solder Reflow
Solder Reflow Only
2.00 (.079) ± 0.20 (.008) 1.25 (.049) ± 0.20 (.008)
3.30 (.130) ± 0.40 (.016) 1.60 (.063) ± 0.20 (.008) See Table 2 for 0.60 (.024) ± 0.25 (.010)
Thickness 0.60 (.024) ± 0.25 (.010)
3.30 (.130) ± 0.40 (.016) 2.50 (.098) ± 0.20 (.008)
4.50 (.178) ± 0.40 (.016) 3.20 (.126) ± 0.30 (.012)
0.70 (.028) ± 0.35 (.014)
N/A
Qualification/Certification
Commercial Grade products are subject to internal qualification. Details regarding test methods and conditions are referenced in
Table 4, Performance and Reliability.
Automotive Grade products meet or exceed the requirements outlined by the Automotive Electronics Council. Details regarding test
methods and conditions are referenced in document AEC–Q200, Stress Test Qualification for Passive Components. For additional
information regarding the Automotive Electronics Council and AEC–Q200, please visit their website at www.aecouncil.com.
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Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Open Mode Design (FO-CAP), X7R Dielectric, 16 – 200 VDC (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Environmental Compliance
Lead (Pb)-Free, RoHS, and REACH compliant without exemptions (excluding SnPb termination finish option).
Electrical Parameters/Characteristics
Item
Operating Temperature Range
Capacitance Change with Reference to +25°C and 0 VDC Applied (TCC)
Aging Rate (Maximum % Capacitance Loss/Decade Hour)
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV)
Dissipation Factor (DF) Maximum Limit @ 25ºC
Insulation Resistance (IR) Limit @ 25°C
-55°C to +125°C
±15%
3.0%
250% of rated voltage
(5 ±1 seconds and charge/discharge not exceeding 50 mA)
5% (6.3 and 10 V), 3.5% (16 and 25 V) and 2.5% (50 to 250 V)
See Insulation Resistance Limit Table
(Rated voltage applied for 120 ±5 seconds @ 25°C)
Parameters/Characteristics
Regarding aging rate: Capacitance measurements (including tolerance) are indexed to a referee time of 1,000 hours.
To obtain IR limit, divide MΩ-µF value by the capacitance and compare to GΩ limit. Select the lower of the two limits.
Capacitance and dissipation factor (DF) measured under the following conditions:
1 kHz ±50 Hz and 1.0 ±0.2 Vrms if capacitance ≤ 10 µF
120 Hz ±10Hz and 0.5 ±0.1 Vrms if capacitance > 10 µF
Note: When measuring capacitance it is important to ensure the set voltage level is held constant. The HP4284 and Agilent E4980 have a feature known as
Automatic Level Control (ALC). The ALC feature should be switched to "ON."
Post Environmental Limits
High Temperature Life, Biased Humidity, Moisture Resistance
Dielectric
Rated DC
Voltage
> 25
X7R
16/25
< 16
All
Capacitance
Value
Dissipation Factor
(Maximum %)
3.0
5.0
7.5
±20%
10% of Initial Limit
Capacitance
Shift
Insulation
Resistance
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