MLCC
Safety Certified capacitors
Safety Certified MLCC Capacitors
Electrical Details
Capacitance Range
Temperature Coefficient of
Capacitance (TCC)
C0G/NP0
X7R
C0G/NP0
X7R
Insulation Resistance (IR)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage (DWV)
C0G/NP0
X7R
4.7pF to 22nF
0 ± 30ppm/˚C
±15% from -55˚C to +125˚C
Cr > 50pF ≤0.0015
Cr ≤ 50pF = 0.0015(15÷Cr+0.7)
≤ 0.025
100G or 1000secs (whichever is the less)
Voltage applied for 5 ±1 seconds, 50mA
charging current maximum
Zero
<2% per time decade
Knowles Safety Certified capacitors comply with
international UL and TÜV specifications to offer
designers the option of using a surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitor to replace leaded film types.
Offering the benefits of simple pick-and-place
assembly, reduced board space required and lower
profile, they are also available in a FlexiCap™ version to
reduce the risk of mechanical cracking.
Knowles high voltage capacitor expertise means the
range offers among the highest range available of
capacitance values in certain case sizes. Applications
include: modems, AC-DC power supplies and where
lightning strike or other voltage transients represent a
threat to electronic equipment.
Dissipation Factor
Ageing Rate
• Surface mount multilayer capacitors
• Meet Class Y2 /X1, X1 and X2 requirements
•
•
•
•
•
Certification specifications for larger sizes include IEC/
EN60384-14, UL/CSA60950 and UL60384-14
Surface mount package
Reduces board area and height restrictions
Reduced assembly costs over conventional through hole
components
FlexiCap™ option available on all sizes
• Approved for mains ac voltages up to 250Vac
• Approved by UL and TÜV
• Sizes 1808, 1812, 2211, 2215 and 2220
• Smaller sizes suitable for use in equipment certified to
EN60950
• Range qualified to AEC-Q200
Class
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
X1
X2
X3
Rated voltage
250Vac
250Vac
250Vac
150Vac
250Vac
250Vac
250Vac
Impulse voltage
8000V
5000V
None
2500V
4000V
2500V
None
Insulation bridging
Double or reinforced
Basic or supplementary*
Basic or supplementary
Basic or supplementary*
-
-
-
May be used in primary
circuit
Line to protective earth
Line to protective earth
-
Line to protective earth
Line to line
Line to line
Line to line
Available for case sizes greater than 1812
* 2 x Y2 or Y4 rated may bridge double or reinforced insulation when used in series.
Dimensions
Length
(L1)
4.5 ± 0.35
Size
Width
(W)
2.0 ± 0.3
Max
Thickness
(T)
2.0
Band
(L2)
0.50 – 0.80
1808
1812
4.5 ± 0.30
3.2 ± 0.2
3.2
0.50 – 0.80
2211
5.7 ± 0.40
2.79 ± 0.3
2.54
0.50 – 0.80
2215
5.7 ± 0.40
3.81 ± 0.35
2.54
0.50 – 0.80
2220 B16
5.7 ± 0.40
5.0 ± 0.4
4.5
0.25 – 1.0
2220 B17
5.7 ± 0.40
5.0 ± 0.4
2.5
0.25 -1.0
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Classification and approval specification – Safety Certified capacitors
Chip
size
Dielectric
Cap Range
4.7pF
to
1.5nF
Knowles
Family Code
Classification
X2
SP
(1)
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
X2
SP
(1)
Approval Specification
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60950-1, 2nd Ed
CSA 60950-1-07 2nd Ed
IEC60384-14
EN60384-14
UL-60384-14
CSA E60384-14:09
IEC60384-14
EN60384
Approval
Body
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
TÜV
UL
1808
C0G/NP0
1808
X7R
150pF
to
4.7nF
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
X1
PY2
(1)
1808
C0G/NP0
4.7pF
to
390pF
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
X1
PY2
(1)
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
X1
PY2
(1)
1808
X7R
150pF to
1.0nF
4.7pF to 390pF
1812
C0G/NP0
4.7pF to 470pF
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
X1
1812
X7R
150pF to 2.2nF
PY2
(1)
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
4.7pF
to
1nF
Y2/X1
SP
(2)
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
Y2/X1
SP
(2)
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
Y2/X1
SP
(2)
2211
C0G/NP0
2211
X7R
100pF
to
3.9nF
2215
C0G/NP0
820pF
to
1.0nF
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
Y2/X1
SP
(2)
2215
X7R
2.7nF
to
3.9nF
NWGQ2, NWGQ8
Y2/X1
(2) (3)
B16
Y2/X1,
(1)
FOWX2,
FOWX8
X2
2220
X7R
150pF
to
10nF
(3)
2220
Notes:
(1)
(2)
(3)
PY2
SP
X7R
150pF to 22nF
B17
(2)
TÜV
Termination availability
J & Y terminations only.
J, Y, A & H terminations available.
>5.6nF available with TÜV certification and with Y & H terminations only. Utilise StackiCap™ technology
Unmarked capacitors also available as released in accordance with approval specifications. Family codes SY2 applies.
Unmarked capacitors also available as released in accordance with approval specifications. Family codes SYU applies.
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C0G/NP0
Ultra stable
IECQ-CECC
EIA
MIL
Rated temperature range
Maximum capacitance
change over temperature
range
Rated DC voltage applied
1B/CG
-
-
-
C0G/NP0
-
-
-
CG (BP)
2C1
-
BZ
X7R
Stable
2R1
X7R
-
-55ºC to +125ºC
2X1
-
BX
-55ºC to +125ºC
± 20%
0 ± 30 ppm/ºC
+20 -30%
± 15%
± 15%
-
+15 -25%
Knowles / Syfer dielectric
ordering code
C
R
X
B
Tangent of loss angle
(tan δ)
Cr > 50pF ≤ 0.0015
Cr ≤ 50pF = 0.0015 (15 + 0.7)
Cr
≤ 0.025
Insulation resistance (Ri)
OR
Time constant (Ri*Cr)
(whichever is the least)
100G Ω or 1000s
100G Ω or 1000s
Cr
<4.7pF
±
±
±
±
0.05pF (H)
0.10pF (B)
0.25pF (C)
0.50pF (D)
Capacitance
tolerance
(ordering code)
Cr
<10pF
± 0.10pF (B)
± 0.25pF (C)
± 0.50pF (D)
± 5% (J)
± 10% (K)
± 20% (M)
Cr
>10pF
± 1% (F)
± 2% (G)
± 5% (J)
± 10% (K)
Dielectric strength
Voltage applied for 5 seconds max.
Charging current limited to 50mA maximum (dc test).
3000Vdc / 1500Vac (AQL)
3000Vdc / 2000Vac (AQL)
3000Vdc / 2000Vac (AQL)
3000Vdc / 2000Vac (AQL)
As classification (X1/X2/Y2) - AQL all batches
55/125/56
Zero
55/125/56
<2% per time decade
1808 SP
1808 / 1812 PY2
2211 / 2215 SP
2220 B16 / B17
Impulse Test
Climatic category (IEC)
Ageing characteristic
(Typical)
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Ordering Information – Safety Certified capacitors – Class SPU/SP ranges
1808
Chip Size
1808
2211
2215
J
Termination
J
= nickel barrier
(100% matte tin
plating). RoHS
compliant
Y
= FlexiCap™
termination base with
Ni barrier (100%
matte tin plating).
RoHS compliant.
2211/2215 only
A
= Ni barrier
(Tin/lead plating with
min. 10% lead). Not
RoHS compliant.
H
= FlexiCap™
termination base with
Ni barrier (Tin/lead
plating with min. 10%
lead). Not RoHS
compliant.
A25
Rated Voltage
A25
= 250Vac
0102
Capacitance in Pico
farads (pF)
First digit is 0.
Second and third digits are
significant figures of
capacitance code.
The fourth digit is number of
zeros following.
Example:
0102
= 1.0nF
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
<10pF
B
= ±0.10pF
C
= ±0.25pF
D
= ±0.50pF
≥ 10pF
F
= ±1%
G
= ±2%
J
= ±5%
K
= ±10%
M
= ±20%
C
Dielectric
Codes
C
= C0G/NP0
X
= X7R
A
= C0G/NP0
AEC-Q200
E
= X7R (2B1)
AEC-Q200
T
Packaging
T
= 178mm
(7”) reel
R
= 330mm
(13”) reel
B
= Bulk pack
– tubs or trays
SP
Suffix code
SP
= Surge
Protection
capacitors (marked
and approved)
SPU
= Surge
Protection
capacitors (un-
marked parts are in
accordance with,
but not certified)
Ordering Information – Safety Certified capacitors – Class PY2/SY2
1808
Chip Size
1808
1812
J
Termination
J
= nickel barrier
(100% matte tin
plating). RoHS
compliant
Y
= FlexiCap™
termination base with
Ni barrier (100%
matte tin plating).
RoHS compliant.
A25
Rated Voltage
A25
= 250Vac
0102
Capacitance in Pico
farads (pF)
First digit is 0.
Second and third digits are
significant figures of
capacitance code.
The fourth digit is number of
zeros following.
Example:
0102
= 1.0nF
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
<10pF
B
= ±0.10pF
C
= ±0.25pF
D
= ±0.50pF
≥ 10pF
F
= ±1%
G
= ±2%
J
= ±5%
K
= ±10%
M
= ±20%
X
Dielectric
Codes
C
= C0G/NP0
X
= X7R
A
= C0G/NP0
AEC-Q200
E
= X7R (2B1)
AEC-Q200
T
Packaging
T
= 178mm
(7”) reel
R
= 330mm
(13”) reel
B
= Bulk pack
– tubs or trays
PY2
Suffix code
PY2
= Safety
tested Surge
Protection
capacitors (marked
and approved)
SY2
= Surge
Protection
capacitors (un-
marked parts are in
accordance with,
but not certified)
Ordering Information – Safety Certified capacitors – Class B16/B17 ranges
2220
Chip Size
2220
J
Termination
J
= nickel barrier
(100% matte tin
plating). RoHS
compliant
Y
= FlexiCap™
termination base with
Ni barrier (100%
matte tin plating).
RoHS compliant.
A
= Ni barrier
(Tin/lead plating with
min. 10% lead). Not
RoHS compliant.
H
= FlexiCap™
termination base with
Ni barrier (Tin/lead
plating with min. 10%
lead). Not RoHS
compliant.
A25
Rated Voltage
A25
= 250Vac
0102
Capacitance in Pico
farads (pF)
First digit is 0.
Second and third digits are
significant figures of
capacitance code.
The fourth digit is number of
zeros following.
Example:
0102
= 1.0nF
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
J
= ±5%
K
= ±10%
M
= ±20%
X
Dielectric
Codes
X
= X7R
E
= X7R (2B1)
AEC-Q200
J
= X7R (BME)
(4)
T
Packaging
T
= 178mm
(7”) reel
R
= 330mm
(13”) reel
B
= Bulk pack
– tubs or trays
B16
Suffix code
B16
= Type A:
X1/Y2
B17
= Type B: X2
Dielectric code E (AEC-Q200 approved X7R Dielectric) available with terminations Y & H only
(4)
‘J’ dielectric code for B16 values ≤4.7nF only. Available with TÜV certification. UL certification ongoing.
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Soldering Information
Knowles / Syfer MLCCs are compatible with all recognised
soldering/mounting methods for chip capacitors. A detailed
application note is available at
www.knowlescapacitors.com/syfer
Reflow Soldering
Knowles recommend reflow soldering as the preferred method
for mounting MLCCs. Knowles MLCCs can be reflow soldered
using a reflow profile generally defined in IPC/FEDEC J-STD-
020. Sn plated termination chip capacitors are compatible with
both conventional and lead free soldering with peak
temperatures of 260º to 270ºC acceptable.
The heating ramp rate should be such that components see a
temperature rise of 1.5º to 4ºC per second to maintain
temperature uniformity through the MLCC.
The time for which the solder is molten should be maintained
at a minimum, so as to prevent solder leaching. Extended
times above 230ºC can cause problems with oxidation of Sn
plating. Use of an inert atmoshere can help if this problem is
encountered. Palladium/Silver (Pd/Ag) terminations can be
particularly susceptible to leaching with free lead, tin rich
solders and trials are recommended for this combination.
Cooling to ambient temperature should be allowed to occur
naturally, particularly if larger chip sizes are being soldered.
Natural cooling allows a gradual relaxation of thermal
mismatch stresses in the solder joints. Forced cooling should
be avoided as this can induce thermal breakage.
Wave Soldering
Wave soldering is generally acceptable, but the thermal
stresses caused by the wave have been shown to lead to
potential problems with larger or thicker chips. Particular care
should be taken when soldering SM chips larger than size 1210
and with a thickness greater than 1.0mm for this reason.
Maximum permissable wave temperature is 270ºC for SM
chips.
The total immersion time in solder should be kept to a
minimum. It is strongly recommended that Sn/Ni plated
terminations are specified for wave soldering applications.
Solder Leaching
Leaching is the term for the dissolution of silver into the solder
causing a failure of the termination system which causes
increased ESR, tan δ and open circuit faults, including
ultimately the possibility of the chip becoming detached.
Leaching occurs more readily with higher temperature solders
and solders with a high tin content. Pb free solders can be very
prone to leaching certain termination systems. To prevent
leaching, exercise care when choosing solder allows and
minimize both maximum temperature and dwell time with the
molten solder.
Plated terminations with nickel or copper anti-leaching barrier
layers are available in a range of top coat finishes to prevent
leaching occurring. These finishes also include Knowles
FlexiCap
TM
for improved stress resistance post soldering.
Multilayer ceramic chip with nickel or copper barrier
terminat
ion
Rework of Chip Capacitors
Knowles recommend hot air/gas as the preferred method of
applying heat for rework. Apply even heat surrounding the
component to minimise internal thermal gradients. Soldering
irons or other techniques that apply direct heat to the chip or
surrounding area, should not be used as these can result in
micro cracks being generated.
Minimise the rework heat duration and allow components to
cool naturally after soldering.
Use of Silver Loaded Epoxy Adhesives
Chip capacitors can be mounted to circuit boards using silver
loaded adhesive provided the termination material of the
capacitor is selected to be compatible with the adhesive. This
is normally PdAg. Standard tin finishes are often not
recommended for use with silver loaded epoxies as there can
be electrical and mechanical issues with the joint integrity due
to material mismatch.
Handling & Storage
Components should never be handled with fingers;
perspiration and skin oils can inhibit solderability and will
aggravate cleaning.
Chip capacitors should never be handled with metallic
instruments. Metal tweezers should never be used as theses
can chip the product and leave abraded metal tracks on the
product surface. Plastice or plastic coated metal types are
readily available and recommended – these should be used
with an absolute minimum of applied pressure.
Incorrect storage can lead to problems for the user. Rapid
tarnishing of the terminations, with an associated degradation
of solderability, will occur if the product comes into contact
with industrial gases such as sulphur dioxide and chlorine.
Storage in free air, particularly moist or polluted air, can result
in termination oxidation.
Packaging should not be opened until the MLCs are required
for use. If opened, the pack should be re-sealed as soon as
practicable. Alternatively, the contents could be kept in a
sealed container with an envirinmental control agent.
Long term storage conditions, ideally, should be temperature
controlled between -5º and +40ºC and humidity controlled
between 40 and 60% R.H.
Taped product should be stored out of direct sunlight, which
might promote deterioration in tape or adhesive performance.
Product, store under the conditions recommended above, in its
“as received” packaging, has a minimum shelf life of 2 years.
SM Pad Design
Knowles conventional 2-terminal chip capacitors can generally
be mounted using pad designs in accordance with IPC-7351,
Generic Requirements for Surface Mount Design and Land
Pattern Standards, but there are some other factors that have
been shown to reduce mechanical stress, such as reducing the
pad width to less than the chip width. In addition, the position
of the chip on the board should also be considered.
3-terminal components are not specifically covered by IPC-
7351, but recommended pad dimensions are included in the
Knowles catalogue/website for these components.
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