MLC
Capacitors
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.
Product Selector
Medical
RF
High Frequency
Snubber
Frequency Control/Tuning,
Impedance Matching
Capacitors
and
Filters
SM and
Leaded
Modem/Tip and Ring
Decoupling/Smoothing
AC Noise Removal
High Voltage Circuitry
High Speed Decoupling
Feedthrough Filtering
Automotive
Harsh Environments
Mil/Aero
is particularly recommended
for these applications where
possible.
X7R, C0G/NP0, High Q & Ultra-low ESR
0402 to 4040 non-magnetic termination
0.1pF to 6.8µF - 16V to 3kV
Pages 68-71
High Q, C0G/NP0 & Porcelain Range
Ultra-low ESR
Pages 40-52
Pages 30-33
& 36-37
Pages 24-25
& 60-61
Pages 65-67
Pages 24-25
& 60-61
Pages 92-95
MRI/Non-Magnetic
0402 to 8060
0.47pF to 1µF - 10V to 12kV
C0G/NP0 Range
Class 1 Dielectrics
Low DF/ESR
1812/2220/2225
100nF to 1µF - 250Vdc
X7R
Class 1 Dielectrics
Safety
Certified Ranges UL/TÜV
1808/1812/2211/2215/2220
X7R, C0G/NP0 Y2/X1, X2
High Capacitance
0603 to 8060
100pF to 22µF - 16V to 12kV
X7R/X5R Ranges
Safety
Certified
0603 to 1812
150pF to 1.2µF - 16V to 1kV
X7R, E03 X2Y IPCs
High Capacitance
Safety Certified Ranges UL/TÜV
1808/1812/2211/2215/2220
X7R, C0G/NP0, Y2/X1, X2
Pages 65-67
Balanced Line Capacitors
X7R, C0G/NP0 Ranges
250Vac rated 50/60Hz AC
Page 64
Safety
Certified
StackiCap™
250Vac Range
0505/1111/1825 Ranges
X7R, C0G/NP0, High Q
Page 62
Page 40
PCB Space Saving
X7R and C0G/NP0, E03 X2Y IPCs
0603 to 2220
10pF to 1.2µF
Pages 92-95
Low Inductance Capacitors
E01/E07/SBSGC/SBSMC
X7R, C0G/NP0
0805 to 2220 - 1A to 20A
Pages 92-95
Capacitive
X7R, C0G/NP0 1206 to 2220
22pF to 470nF - 1A to 10A
SBSP/SBSG/SBSM
Pages 92-95
Capacitive/Inductive Pi
Filtering
X7R and C0G/NP0 AEC-Q200 E01/E07
Feedthrough Capacitors
AEC-Q200 E03 X2Y IPCs
Pages 92-95
MLCC
FlexiCap™ Capacitors
with extra safe electrode design
Open Mode and Tandem
Page 56
AEC-Q200 Ranges
X7R, C0G/NP0
High Temperature
X8R Range
Operational temperature up to 150°C
Pages 58-59
Dipped Radial Leaded
Capacitors
High Reliability
Capacitors and Filters
Page 74
Class I & II High Temperature
160ºC and 200ºC
Page 75
4.7pF to 22µF - 50V to 12kV
X7R, C0G/NP0
Pages 83-91
Pages 57, 72,
94 & 95
S02A/IECQ-CECC/MIL-PRF/Burn in
Hi Rel X2Y IPCs
115Vac 400Hz range
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
