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Introduction
GMC S
ERIES
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
Multilayer Surface Mount Ceramic Capacitors are constructed by screen printing alternative layers of internal metallic
electrodes onto ceramic dielectric materials and firing into a concrete monolithic body, then completed by application of
metal end terminations which are fired to assure permanent bonding with the individual internal electrodes.
Multilayer ceramic capacitors have various features such as large capacitance values in small sizes and excellent high
frequency characteristics.
Moreover, chip capacitors can be used on surface mount assembly equipment. Our fully integrated manufacturing and
total quality control systems ensure unprecedented high standards of quality and reliability.
Chip Capacitor Selection
Selection of the most suitable capacitor for any application is based on the following:
Dielectric Type
The choice of dielectric is largely determined by the temperature stability required.
COG (NPO)
Capacitance change with temperature is 0-30ppm/°C which is less than -0.3%°C from -55°C to +125°C. Typical capacitance
change with life is less than -0.1% for NPOs, one-fifth that shown by most other dielectrics. NPO formulations show no aging
characteristics.
X7R
Its temperature variation of capacitance is within ±15% from -55°C to +125°C. This capacitance change in non-linear.
Z5U
Despite their capacitance instability, Z5U formulations are very popular because of their small size, low ESL, low ESR and
excellent frequency response. These features are particularly important for decoupling application where only a minimum
capacitance value is required.
Y5V
Y5V formulations are for general purpose use in a limited temperature range. They have a wide temperature characteristic
of +22% - 82% capacitance change over the operating temperature range of -30°C to +85°C. Y5Vs high dielectric constant
allows the manufacture of very high capacitance value (up to 22MF) in small physical sizes.
Capacitance Value & Tolerance
Determined by circuit requirements. Note that chip prices decrease with lower capacitance value and looser tolerance.
Voltage
Determined by circuit requirements. Units are designed to exceed the withstanding voltage specification, i.e., the user need
not incorporate an additional safety margin.
Capacitor Size
Select the smallest unit permitted by the circuit constraints that provides the required capacitance and voltage rating.
Smaller units are generally less expensive : 0805 is the most economical size.
Capacitor Termination
Termination choice is largely determined by the chip attachment method. Silver-palladium is adequate for most applications
involving soldering or solder reflow.
Nickel barrier is standard and recommended for units exposed to repeated solder cycles, to minimize leaching of the
termination.
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Construction
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GMC S
ERIES
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
Solder (SN/PB) plated outer layer; typical thickness 0.003mm to 0.05 mm
90% solder, 10% lead.
Nickel Barrier Layer (50 Micro-inches Electroplated Nickel min.)
Ag Layer
Inner
Electrodes
Example
GMC21
Size Code
CG
Dielectric
CG (COG)(NPO)
X7R
Z5U
Y5V
102
Capacitance (pF)
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
(EIA Code)
50
Voltage
N
Termination
T
Packaging
Code
M
Designates
EIA Marked
Parts
Capacitance values are represented in 3 digits,
and expressed in pF. The first two digits are
significant, and the third is the number of zeros.
The letter “R” is used as a decimal point.
0R5
5R0
100
101
0.5pF
5pF
10pF
100pF
B
C
D
F
G
H
J
K
M
Z
±0.1pF
for
±0.25pF
for
±0.5pF
for
±1%
for
±2%
±3%
±5%
±10%
±20%
-20%~+80%
≤10pF
≤
10pF
≤
10pF
≤
10pF
16
25
50
100
200
16 DC
25 DC
50 DC
100 DC
200 DC
N
Nickel Barrier
0805 to 2225
T Card Board Taping
E Embossed Taping
*N
OTE
:
Cal-Chip is phasing out marked capacitors as it is not cost effective. Our engineers also believe it
weakens the durability of the component over its life due to the laser etching marking techinque used.
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Type
Length (L
1
)
Width (W)
Thickness (H)
Termination Band
(L
2
& L
3
)
Band Gap (L
4
)
(Min)
Dielectric
Rated Voltage d.c.
Cap. Range
0.5pF
1.0
1.2
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
1.0nF
1.2
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
150
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
1.0µF
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GMC04
0402
GMC10
0603
1.6±0.2
0.063±0.008
0.8±0.2
0.031±0.008
0.8±0.2
0.031±0.008
Max
0.35
0.014
0.3
0.012
X7R
50
16
25
50
Min
0.1
0.004
0.6
0.015
X7R
100
10
16
25
50
1.0±0.05
0.04±0.002
0.5±0.05
0.02±0.002
0.5±0.1
0.02±0.004
Min
0.1
0.004
GMC S
ERIES
0402/0603
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors -
Size & Capacitance Table - COG/X7R/Y5V
mm
inches
mm
inches
mm
inches
mm
inches
mm
inches
25
Max
0.4
0.015
COG
Code
0p5
1p0
1p2
1p5
1p8
2p2
2p7
3p3
3p9
4p7
5p6
6p8
8p2
100
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
630
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
154
224
274
334
394
474
564
684
824
105
Y5V
25
50
25
COG
50
Y5V
16
25
50
Minimum and Maximum capacitance values available
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CCE Part Number
Type
Dimensions
mm
inches
Width (W)
mm
inches
Thickness (H)
mm
inches
Termination Band
(L
2
& L
3
)
mm
inches
Band Gap (L
4
) mm
(Min)
inches
Related Voltage d.c.
Cap. Range
0.5pF
1.0
1.2
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
85
100
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
1.0nF
1.2
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
Notes:
Code
0p5
1p0
1p2
1p5
1p8
2p2
2p7
3p3
3p9
4p7
5p6
6p8
8p2
100
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
630
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
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0805
GMC29
0907
GMC31
1206
GMC32
1210
GMC43
1812
GMC45
1825
GMC S
ERIES
COG
2225
GMC55
2220
GMC57
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors - 50/63, 100, 200V -
Size & Capacitance Table - Ultra Stable Dielectric
Length (L
1
)
2.0±.03
0.08±0.012
1.25±0.02
0.05±0.008
1.3
0.051
Min Max
0.25 0.75
0.01 0.03
0.5
0.019
50 63 100 200
2.3±0.3
3.2±0.3
3.2±0.3
4.5±0.35
0.09±0.012 0.125±0.012 0.125±0.012 0.18±0.014
1.8±0.3
1.6±0.2
2.5±0.3
3.2±0.3
0.071±0.012 0.063±0.008 0.10±0.012 0.125±0.012
1.3
1.6
1.8
1.8
0.051
0.063
0.07
0.07
Min
0.25
0.01
4.5±0.35
0.18±0.014
6.3±0.4
0.25±0.016
1.8
0.07
5.7±0.4
5.7±0.4
0.225±0.016 0.225±0.016
5.0±0.4
6.3±0.4
0.197±0.016 0.25±0.016
1.8
1.8
0.07
0.07
Max
Min Max
Min Max
Min Max Min Max
Min Max
Min Max
0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75
0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03
0.5
1.4
1.4
2.2
2.2
2.9
2.9
0.019
0.055
0.055
0.087
0.087
0.114
0.114
50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200
Minimum and Maximum capacitance values available
1. Capacitance values to the E24 range also available.
2. Higher capacitance values may be available with a corresponding increase in thickness.
3. Sizes 1005 and 1808 are available as a special requirement.
4. Chips to a specified thickness can be supplied as a special requirement.
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Type
Dimensions
mm
inches
Width (W)
mm
inches
Thickness (H)
mm
inches
Termination Band
(L
2
& L
3
)
mm
inches
Band Gap (L
4
) mm
(Min)
inches
Related Voltage d.c.
Cap. Range
100pF
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
1.0nF
1.2
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
1.0µF
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.2
2.7
3.3
3.9
4.7
Code
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
824
105
125
155
185
225
227
335
395
475
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0907
1206
1210
1812
1825
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ERIES
X7R
2225
2220
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors - 50/63, 100, 200V -
Size & Capacitance Table - Stable Dielectric
Length (L
1
)
2.0±0.3
0.08±0.012
1.25±0.2
0.05±0.008
1.3
0.051
Min Max
0.25 0.75
0.01 0.03
0.5
0.019
50 63 100 200
2.3±0.3
3.2±0.3
3.2±0.3
4.5±0.35
0.09±0.012 0.125±0.012 0.125±0.012 0.18±0.014
1.8±0.3
1.6±0.2
2.5±0.3
3.2±0.3
0.071±0.012 0.063±0.008 0.10±0.012 0.125±0.012
1.3
1.6
1.8
1.8
0.051
0.063
0.07
0.07
Min
0.25
0.01
4.5±0.35
0.18±0.014
6.3±0.4
0.25±0.016
1.8
0.07
5.7±0.4
5.7±0.4
0.225±0.016 0.225±0.016
5.0±0.4
6.3±0.4
0.197±0.016 0.25±0.016
1.8
1.8
0.07
0.07
Max
Min Max
Min Max
Min Max Min Max
Min Max
Min Max
0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.25 0.75
0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03
0.5
1.4
1.4
2.2
2.2
2.9
2.9
0.019
0.055
0.055
0.087
0.087
0.114
0.114
50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200 50 63 100 200
Minimum and Maximum capacitance values available
Notes:
1. Higher capacitance values may be available with a corresponding increase in thickness.
2. Sizes 1005 and 1808 are available as a special requirement.
3. Chips to a specified thickness can be supplied as a special requirement.
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