Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Floating Electrode Design with Flexible Termination
System (FF-CAP), X7R Dielectric, 6.3 – 250 VDC
(Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Overview
KEMET’s Floating Electrode with Flexible Termination
capacitor (FF-CAP) combines two existing KEMET
technologies– Floating Electrode and Flexible Termination.
The floating electrode component utilizes a cascading
internal electrode design configured to form multiple
capacitors in series within a single monolithic structure.
This unique configuration results in enhanced voltage and
ESD performance over standard capacitor designs while
allowing for a fail-open condition if mechanically damaged
(cracked). The flexible termination component utilizes a
conductive silver epoxy between the base metal and nickel
barrier layers of KEMET’s standard termination system
in order to establish pliability while maintaining terminal
strength, solderability and electrical performance. Both
technologies address the primary failure mode of MLCCs–
flex cracks, which are typically the result of excessive
tensile and shear stresses produced during board flexure
and thermal cycling.
Although neither technology can eliminate the potential for
mechanical damage that may propagate during extreme
environmental and/or handling conditions, the combination
of these two technologies provide the ultimate level of
protection against a low IR or short circuit condition.
The FF-CAP complements KEMET’s Open Mode, Floating
Electrode (FE-CAP), Flexible Termination (FT-CAP) and KEMET
Power Solutions (KPS) product lines by providing an ultimate
fail-safe design optimized for low to mid range capacitance
values. These devices exhibit a predictable 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.
In addition to Commercial Grade, Automotive Grade devices
are available which meet the demanding Automotive
Electronics Council's AEC–Q200 qualification requirements.
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Ordering Information
C
Ceramic
0805
Y
104
Capacitance
Code (pF)
Two significant
digits and
number of
zeros
K
5
R
A
C
TU
Case Size Specification/
(L" x W")
Series
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
Y = Floating
Electrode
with
Flexible
Termination
Failure Rate/
Capacitance Rated Voltage
Packaging/
Termination Finish
1
Dielectric
Design
Tolerance
(VDC)
Grade (C-Spec)
J = ±5%
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
9 = 6.3
8 = 10
4 = 16
3 = 25
5 = 50
1 = 100
2 = 200
A = 250
R = X7R
A = N/A
C = 100% Matte Sn
L = SnPb (5% Pb
minimum)
See
"Packaging
C-Spec
Ordering
Options
Table"
Additional termination finish options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
1
SnPb termination finish option is not available on automotive grade product.
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Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Floating Electrode Design with Flexible Termination System (FF-CAP), X7R Dielectric, (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Packaging C-Spec Ordering Options Table
Packaging Type
Commercial Grade
1
Bulk Bag
7" Reel/Unmarked
13" Reel/Unmarked
7" Reel/Marked
13" Reel/Marked
7" Reel/Unmarked/2 mm pitch
2
13" Reel/Unmarked/2 mm pitch
2
7" Reel
13" Reel/Unmarked
7" Reel/Unmarked/2 mm pitch
2
13" Reel/Unmarked/2 mm pitch
2
1
1
Packaging/Grade
Ordering Code (C-Spec)
Not Required (Blank)
TU
7411 (EIA 0603 and smaller case sizes)
7210 (EIA 0805 and larger case sizes)
TM
7040 (EIA 0603)
7215 (EIA 0805 and larger case sizes)
7081
7082
Automotive Grade
3
AUTO
AUTO7411 (EIA 0603 and smaller case sizes)
AUTO7210 (EIA 0805 and larger case sizes)
3190
3191
Default packaging is "Bulk Bag". An ordering code C-Spec is not required for "Bulk Bag" packaging.
The terms "Marked" and "Unmarked" pertain to laser marking option of capacitors. All packaging options labeled as "Unmarked" will contain capacitors
that have not been laser marked.
2
The 2 mm pitch option allows for double the packaging quantity of capacitors on a given reel size. This option is limited to EIA 0603 (1608 metric) case
size devices. For more information regarding 2 mm pitch option see "Tape & Reel Packaging Information".
3
Reeling tape options (Paper or Plastic) are dependent on capacitor case size (L" x W") and thickness dimension. See "Chip Thickness/Tape & Reel
Packaging Quantities" and "Tape & Reel Packaging Information".
3
For additional Information regarding "AUTO" C-Spec options, see "Automotive C-Spec Information".
3
All Automotive packaging C-Specs listed exclude the option to laser mark components. Please contact KEMET if you require a laser marked option. For
more information see "Capacitor Marking".
Benefits
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
−55°C to +125°C operating temperature range
Superior flex performance (up to 5 mm)
Floating Electrode/fail open design
Low to mid capacitance flex mitigation
Lead (Pb)-free, RoHS and REACH compliant
EIA 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, and 1812 case sizes
DC voltage ratings of 6.3 V, 10 V, 16 V, 25 V, 50 V, 100 V,
200 V, and 250 V
•
•
•
•
•
Capacitance offerings ranging from 180 pF to 0.22 μF
Available capacitance tolerances of ±5%, ±10%, and ±20%
Commercial and Automotive (AEC–Q200) grades available
Non-polar device, minimizing installation concerns
100% pure matte tin-plated termination finish allowing for
excellent solderability
• SnPb termination finish option available upon request
(5% Pb minimum)
Applications
Typical applications include circuits with a direct battery or power source connection, critical and safety relevant circuits
without (integrated) current limitation and any application that is subject to high levels of board flexure or temperature
cycling. Examples include raw power input side filtering (power plane/bus), high current applications (automobile battery
line) and circuits that cannot be fused to open. Markets include consumer, medical, industrial (power supply), automotive,
aerospace and telecom.
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Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Floating Electrode Design with Flexible Termination System (FF-CAP), X7R Dielectric, (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 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 records 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)
Floating Electrode Design with Flexible Termination System (FF-CAP), X7R Dielectric, (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Dimensions – Millimeters (Inches)
W
L
T
B
S
EIA Size
Code
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
Metric Size
Code
1608
2012
3216
3225
4532
L
Length
1.60 (0.063)
±0.17 (0.007)
2.00 (0.079)
±0.30 (0.012)
3.30 (0.130)
±0.40 (0.016)
3.30 (0.130)
±0.40 (0.016)
4.50 (0.178)
±0.40 (0.016)
W
Width
0.80 (0.032)
±0.15 (0.006)
1.25 (0.049)
±0.30 (0.012)
1.60 (0.063)
±0.35 (0.013)
2.60 (0.102)
±0.30 (0.012)
3.20 (0.126)
±0.30 (0.012)
T
Thickness
B
Bandwidth
0.45 (0.018)
±0.15 (0.006)
0.50 (0.02)
±0.25 (0.010)
0.60 (0.024)
±0.25 (0.010)
0.60 (0.024)
±0.25 (0.010)
0.70 (0.028)
±0.35 (0.014)
S
Separation
Minimum
0.58 (0.023)
0.75 (0.030)
Mounting
Technique
See Table 2 for
Thickness
Solder Wave or
Solder Reflow
N/A
Solder Reflow
Only
Qualification/Certification
Commercial Grade products are subject to internal qualification. Details regarding test methods and conditions are
referenced in Table 4, Performance & 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.
Environmental Compliance
Lead (Pb)-free, RoHS, and REACH compliant without exemptions (excluding SnPb termination finish option).
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Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Floating Electrode Design with Flexible Termination System (FF-CAP), X7R Dielectric, (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Electrical Parameters/Characteristics
Item
Operating Temperature Range
Capacitance Change with Reference to
+25°C and 0 Vdc Applied (TCC)
1
Parameters/Characteristics
−55°C to +125°C
±15%
3.0%
250% of rated voltage
(5±1 seconds and charge/discharge not exceeding 50mA)
5%(6.3V & 10V), 3.5%(16V & 25V) and 2.5%(50V to 250V)
See Insulation Resistance Limit Table
(Rated voltage applied for 120±5 seconds at 25°C)
Aging Rate (Maximum % Capacitance Loss/Decade Hour)
2
3
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV)
Dissipation Factor (DF) Maximum Limit at 25°C
4
Insulation Resistance (IR) Minimum Limit at 25°C
Regarding Aging Rate: Capacitance measurements (including tolerance) are indexed to a referee time of 1,000 hours.
2
DWV is the voltage a capacitor can withstand (survive) for a short period of time. It exceeds the nominal and continuous working voltage of the
capacitor.
3
Capacitance and dissipation factor (DF) measured under the following conditions:
1kHz ± 50Hz and 1.0 ± 0.2 Vrms if capacitance ≤10µF
120Hz ± 10Hz and 0.5 ± 0.1 Vrms if capacitance >10µF
4
To obtain IR limit, divide MΩ-µF value by the capacitance and compare to GΩ limit. Select the lower of the two limits.
Note: When measuring capacitance it is important to ensure the set voltage level is held constant. The HP4284 & Agilent E4980 have a feature known as
Automatic Level Control (ALC). The ALC feature should be switched to "ON".
1
Post Environmental Limits
High Temperature Life, Biased Humidity, Moisture Resistance
Dielectric
X7R
Rated DC
Voltage
> 25
16/25
< 16
Capacitance
Value
All
Dissipation Factor
(Maximum %)
3.0
5.0
7.5
Capacitance
Shift
±20%
Insulation
Resistance
10% of Initial
Limit
Insulation Resistance Limit Table (X7R Dielectric)
EIA Case Size
0201
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1808
1812
1825
2220
2225
1,000 Megohm
Microfarads or 100 GΩ
N/A
< 0.012 µF
< 0.047 µF
< 0.15 µF
< 0.47 µF
< 0.39 µF
ALL
< 2.2 µF
ALL
< 10 µF
ALL
500 Megohm
Microfarads or 10 GΩ
ALL
≥ 0.012 µF
≥ 0.047 µF
≥ 0.15 µF
≥ 0.47 µF
≥ 0.39 µF
N/A
≥ 2.2 µF
N/A
≥ 10 µF
N/A
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