MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS/AXIAL & RADIAL LEADED
Multilayer ceramic capacitors are available in a
variety of physical sizes and configurations, including
leaded devices and surface mounted chips. Leaded
styles include molded and conformally coated parts
with axial and radial leads. However, the basic
capacitor element is similar for all styles. It is called a
chip and consists of formulated dielectric materials
which have been cast into thin layers, interspersed
with metal electrodes alternately exposed on opposite
edges of the laminated structure. The entire structure is
fired at high temperature to produce a monolithic
block which provides high capacitance values in a
small physical volume. After firing, conductive
terminations are applied to opposite ends of the chip to
make contact with the exposed electrodes.
Termination materials and methods vary depending on
the intended use.
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
Class III:
General purpose capacitors, suitable
Ceramic dielectric materials can be formulated with
a wide range of characteristics. The EIA standard for
for by-pass coupling or other applications in which
ceramic dielectric capacitors (RS-198) divides ceramic
dielectric losses, high insulation resistance and
dielectrics into the following classes:
stability of capacitance characteristics are of little or
no importance. Class III capacitors are similar to Class
II capacitors except for temperature characteristics,
Class I:
Temperature compensating capacitors,
which are greater than ± 15%. Class III capacitors
suitable for resonant circuit application or other appli-
have the highest volumetric efficiency and poorest
cations where high Q and stability of capacitance char-
stability of any type.
acteristics are required. Class I capacitors have
predictable temperature coefficients and are not
effected by voltage, frequency or time. They are made
KEMET leaded ceramic capacitors are offered in
from materials which are not ferro-electric, yielding
the three most popular temperature characteristics:
superior stability but low volumetric efficiency. Class I
C0G:
Class I, with a temperature coefficient of 0 ±
capacitors are the most stable type available, but have
30 ppm per degree C over an operating
the lowest volumetric efficiency.
temperature range of - 55°C to + 125°C (Also
known as “NP0”).
X7R:
Class II, with a maximum capacitance
Class II:
Stable capacitors, suitable for bypass
change of ± 15% over an operating temperature
or coupling applications or frequency discriminating
range of - 55°C to + 125°C.
circuits where Q and stability of capacitance char-
Z5U:
Class III, with a maximum capacitance
acteristics are not of major importance. Class II
change of + 22% - 56% over an operating tem-
capacitors have temperature characteristics of ± 15%
perature range of + 10°C to + 85°C.
or less. They are made from materials which are
ferro-electric, yielding higher volumetric efficiency but
less stability. Class II capacitors are affected by
Specified electrical limits for these three temperature
temperature, voltage, frequency and time.
characteristics are shown in Table 1.
SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LIMITS
PARAMETER
Dissipation Factor: Measured at following conditions:
C0G — 1 kHz and 1 vrms if capacitance > 1000 pF
1 MHz and 1 vrms if capacitance
≤
1000 pF
X7R — 1 kHz and 1 vrms* or if extended cap range 0.5 vrms
Z5U — 1 kHz and 0.5 vrms
Dielectric Strength: 2.5 times rated DC voltage.
Insulation Resistance (IR): At rated DC voltage,
whichever of the two is smaller
Temperature Characteristics: Range, °C
Capacitance Change without
DC voltage
* 1 MHz and 1 vrms if capacitance
≤
100 pF on military product.
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
C0G
X7R
Z5U
0.15%
2.5%
4.0%
Pass Subsequent IR Test
1,000 MΩ-µF
or 100 GΩ
-55 to +125
0 ± 30 ppm/°C
1,000 MΩ-µF
or 100 GΩ
-55 to +125
±15%
1,000 MΩ-µF
or 10 GΩ
+10 to +85
+22%, -56%
Table I
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Multlayer Ceramic
Capacitors
CERAMIC CONFORMALLY COATED/AXIAL & RADIAL
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS FOR STANDARD AND HIGH VOLTAGE
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Working Voltage:
Axial (WVDC)
C0G – 50 & 100
X7R – 50 & 100
Z5U – 50 & 100
Radial (WVDC)
50, 100, 200, 500, 1k, 1.5k, 2k, 2.5k, 3k
50, 100, 200, 500, 1k, 1.5k, 2k, 2.5k, 3k
50 & 100
ENVIRONMENTAL
Vibration:
EIA RS-198, Method 304, Condition D (10-2000Hz; 20g)
Shock:
EIA RS-198, Method 305, Condition I (100g)
Life Test:
EIA RS-198, Method 201, Condition D.
£
200V
C0G – 200% of rated voltage @ +125°C
X7R – 200% of rated voltage @ +125°C
Z5U – 200% of rated voltage @ +85°C
³
500V
C0G – rated voltage @ +125°C
X7R – rated voltage @ +125°C
Post Test Limits @ 25°C are:
Capacitance Change:
C0G (£ 200V) – +3% or 0.25pF, whichever is greater.
C0G (³ 500V) – +3% or 0.50pF, whichever is greater.
X7R – + 20% of initial value (2)
Z5U – + 30% of initial value (2)
Dissipation Factor:
C0G – 0.15% maximum
X7R – 2.5% maximum
Z5U – 4.0% maximum
Insulation Resistance:
C0G – 10k Megohm or 100 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
³1kV
tested @ 500V.
X7R – 10k Megohm or 100 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
³1kV
tested @ 500V.
Z5U – 1k Megohm or 100 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
Moisture Resistance:
EIA RS-198, Method 204, Condition A (10 cycles without
applied voltage.)
Post Test Limits @ 25°C are:
Capacitance Change:
C0G (£ 200V) – +3% or 0.25pF, whichever is greater.
C0G (³ 500V) – +3% or 0.50pF, whichever is greater.
X7R – + 20% of initial value (2)
Z5U – + 30% of initial value (2)
Dissipation Factor:
C0G – 0.25% maximum
X7R – 3.0% maximum
Z5U – 4.0% maximum
Insulation Resistance:
C0G – 10k Megohm or 100 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
£500V
test @ rated voltage,
³1kV
test @ 500V.
X7R – 10k Megohm or 100 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
³500V
test @ rated voltage, >1kV test @ 500V.
Z5U – 1k Megohm or 100 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
Thermal Shock:
EIA RS-198, Method 202, Condition B (C0G & X7R: -55°C to
+125°C); Condition A (Z5U: -55°C to 85°C)
Temperature Characteristics:
C0G – 0 ± 30 PPM / °C from - 55°C to + 125°C (1)
X7R – ± 15% from - 55°C to + 125°C
Z5U – + 22% / -56% from + 10°C to + 85°C
Capacitance Tolerance:
C0G – ±0.5pF, ±1%, ±2%, ±5%, ±10%
X7R – ±10%, ±20%, +80% / -20%, +100% / -0%
Z5U – ±20%, +80% / -20%
Construction:
Epoxy encapsulated - meets flame test requirements of UL
Standard 94V-0.
High-temperature solder - meets EIA RS-198, Method 302,
Condition B (260°C for 10 seconds)
Lead Material:
100% matte tin (Sn) with nickel (Ni) underplate and steel core.
Solderability:
EIA RS-198, Method 301, Solder Temperature: 230°C ±5°C.
Dwell time in solder = 7 ± ½ seconds.
Terminal Strength:
EIA RS-198, Method 303, Condition A (2.2kg)
ELECTRICAL
Capacitance @ 25°C:
Within specified tolerance and following test conditions.
C0G – > 1000pF with 1.0 vrms @ 1 kHz
£
1000pF with 1.0 vrms @ 1 MHz
X7R – with 1.0 vrms @ 1 kHz
Z5U – with 1.0 vrms @ 1 kHz
Dissipation Factor @ 25°C:
Same test conditions as capacitance.
C0G – 0.15% maximum
X7R – 2.5% maximum
Z5U – 4.0% maximum
Insulation Resistance @ 25°C:
EIA RS-198, Method 104, Condition A <1kV
C0G – 100k Megohm or 1000 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
£500V
test @ rated voltage,
³1kV
test @ 500V
X7R – 100k Megohm or 1000 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
£500V
test @ rated voltage,
³1kV
test @ 500V
Z5U – 10k Megohm or 1000 Megohm x µF, whichever is less.
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
EIA RS-198, Method 103
£200V
test @ 250% of rated voltage for 5 seconds with current
limited to 50mA.
500V test @ 150% of rated voltage for 5 seconds with current
limited to 50mA.
³1000V
test @ 120% of rated voltage for 5 seconds with current
limited to 50mA.
(1)
(2)
+53 PPM -30 PPM/ °C from +25°C to -55°C, + 60 PPM below
10pF.
X7R and Z5U dielectrics exhibit aging characteristics; there-
fore, it is highly recommended that capacitors be deaged for 2
hours at 150°C and stabilized at room temperature for 48
hours before capacitance measurements are made.
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CERAMIC CONFORMALLY COATED/AXIAL
“AXIMAX”
CAPACITOR OUTLINE DRAWING
LL
L
D
LD
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS—INCHES & (MILLIMETERS)
LD
STYLE
C410
C412
C420
C430
C440
L
MAX
.170 (4.32)
.170 (4.32)
.260 (6.60)
.290 (7.37)
.400 (10.16)
D
MAX
.100 (2.54)
.120 (3.05)
.100 (2.54)
.150 (3.81)
.150 (3.81)
+.001, -.003
(+.025, -.076)
LL
MIN
1.0 (25.4)
1.0 (25.4)
1.0 (25.4)
1.0 (25.4)
1.0 (25.4)
.020 (.51)
.020 (.51)
.020 (.51)
.020 (.51)
.020 (.51)
ORDERING INFORMATION
C 410 C 104 M 5 U 5 T A
*
CERAMIC
CASE SIZE
(See Table of Dimensions above)
FAILURE RATE
A — Not Applicable
TERM MATERIAL
T — 100% tin
H — SnPb
C — 100% Sn
(Not recommended for new design)
SPECIFICATION
C — Standard
CAPACITANCE
Expressed in Picofarad Code (pF)
First Two Digits — Significant Figures
Third Digit — Number of Zeros
INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION
5 — Standard
DIELECTRIC
EIA Designation
G — C0G (NPO) — Ultra-Stable
R — X7R — Stable
U — Z5U — General Purpose
CAPACITANCE TOLERANCE
J —
±5%
K —
±10%
M —
±20%
Z — –20 +80%
RATED VOLTAGE
1 — 100 Volts
5 — 50 Volts
2 — 200 Volts
*Part Number Example: C410C104M5U5CA (14 digits – no spaces)
MARKING INFORMATION
Rated Voltage
5 - 50 volts
Manufacturer 1 - 100 volts
(KEMET)
Dielectric
G – C0G/NP0
R – X7R
U – Z5U
K5R
104K
AB
0537
Capacitance
Code
Lot
Code
Date
Code
Capacitance
Tolerance
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CERAMIC CONFORMALLY COATED/AXIAL
“AXIMAX”
RATINGS & PART NUMBER REFERENCE
ULTRA-STABLE TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTIC – COG/NPO
Style
Cap
1.0pF
1.5
1.8
2.2
2.7
3.3
3.9
4.7
5.6
6.8
8.2
10
12
15
18
22
27
33
39
47
56
68
82
100
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
1000
1200
1500
1800
2200
2700
3300
3900
4700
5600
6800
8200
.010uF
.012
.015
C410
WVDC
50
100
200
50
C412
WVDC
100
200
50
C420
WVDC
100
200
50
C430
WVDC
100
200
50
C440
WVDC
100
200
Cap
Code
109
159
189
229
279
339
399
479
569
689
829
100
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
101
121
151
181
221
271
331
391
471
561
681
821
102
122
152
182
222
272
332
392
472
562
682
822
103
123
153
Cap
Tol
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
J,K,M
For packaging information, see pages 39 and 41.
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CERAMIC CONFORMALLY COATED/AXIAL
“AXIMAX”
RATINGS & PART NUMBER REFERENCE
STABLE TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTIC – X7R
Style
Cap
10pF
12
15
18
22
27
33
39
47
56
68
82
100
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
1000
1200
1500
1800
2200
2700
3300
3900
4700
5600
6800
8200
.010uF
.012
.015
.018
.022
.027
.033
.039
.047
.056
.068
.082
.10
.12
.15
.18
.22
.27
.33
.39
.47
.56
.68
C410
WVDC
50
100
200
50
C412
WVDC
100
200
50
C420
WVDC
100
200
50
C430
WVDC
100
200
50
C440
WVDC
100
200
Cap
Code
100
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
101
121
151
181
221
271
331
391
471
561
681
821
102
122
152
182
222
272
332
392
472
562
682
822
103
123
153
183
223
273
333
393
473
563
683
823
104
124
154
184
224
274
334
394
474
564
684
Cap
Tol
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
K,M
For packaging information, see pages 39 and 41.
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