DATA SHEET
Product specification
Supersedes data of 24th May 2000
2000 Sep 11
DISCRETE CERAMICS
Class 1, NP0 50/100/200/500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
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Phycomp Product specification
Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50/100/200/500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
FEATURES
•Seven standard sizes
•High capacitance per unit volume
•Supplied in tape on reel or in bulk
case (case sizes 0402, 0603 and
0805 only)
•For high frequency applications
•NiSn terminations.
APPLICATIONS
•Consumer electronics
•Telecommunications
•Automotive
•Data processing.
DESCRIPTION
The capacitor consists of a
rectangular block of ceramic dielectric
in which a number of interleaved
precious metal electrodes are
contained. This structure gives rise to
a high capacitance per unit volume.
The inner electrodes are connected to
the two terminations, either by silver
palladium (AgPd) alloy in the ratio
65 : 35, or silver dipped with a barrier
layer of plated nickel and finally
covered with a layer of plated tin
(NiSn). A cross section of the
structure is shown in Fig.1.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
Notes
1. Other values below 10 pF and non E12 series are available on request.
2. Also applicable for applications up to 63 V.
DESCRIPTION VALUE
Rated voltage UR (DC) 50 V, 100 V, 200 V and 500 V (IEC)
Capacitance range (E12 series);
note 1:
50 V; note 2 0.47 pF to 47000 pF
100V 10pFto22nF
200 V 10 pF to 5600 pF
500 V 10 pF to 3300 pF
Tolerance on capacitance:
C≥10 pF ±5%; ±2%
C<10pF ±0.5 pF; ±0.25 pF
Test voltage (DC) for 1 minute:
50 V and 100 V 2.5 ×UR
200 V 3 ×UR
500 V 2 ×UR
Sectional specifications IEC 60384-10, second edition 1989-04;
also based on CECC 32 100
Detailed specification based on CECC 32 101-801
Climatic category (IEC 60068) 55/125/56
MLB457
;
;;
;;
terminations
electrodes
ceramic material
;;
;
Fig.1 Construction of a ceramic multilayer capacitor.
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50/100/200/500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
MECHANICAL DATA
Physical dimensions
Table 1 Capacitor dimensions
CASE SIZE L1WTL
2 and L3L4
MIN.
MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX.
Dimensions in millimetres
0402 1.0 ±0.05 0.5 ±0.05 0.45 0.55 0.20 0.30 0.40
0603 1.6 ±0.10 0.8 ±0.07 0.73 0.87 0.25 0.65 0.40
0805 2.0 ±0.10 1.25 ±0.10 0.50 1.35 0.25 0.75 0.55
1206 3.2 ±0.15 1.6 ±0.15 0.50 1.75 0.25 0.75 1.40
1210 3.2 ±0.20 2.5 ±0.20 0.50 1.80 0.25 0.75 1.40
1812 4.5 ±0.20 3.2 ±0.20 0.50 1.80 0.25 0.75 2.20
Dimensions in inches
0402 0.040 ±0.002 0.020 ±0.002 0.018 0.022 0.008 0.012 0.016
0603 0.063 ±0.004 0.032 ±0.003 0.029 0.035 0.010 0.026 0.016
0805 0.079 ±0.004 0.049 ±0.004 0.020 0.053 0.010 0.030 0.022
1206 0.126 ±0.006 0.063 ±0.006 0.020 0.069 0.010 0.030 0.056
1210 0.126 ±0.008 0.098 ±0.008 0.020 0.072 0.010 0.030 0.056
1812 0.177 ±0.008 0.126 ±0.008 0.020 0.072 0.010 0.030 0.088
MBB211
T
L4
L1
L2L3
W
Fig.2 Component outline.
For dimensions see Table 1.
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50 V
Noble Metal Electrode
SELECTION CHART FOR 50 V
C
(pF)
LAST
THREE DIGITS
OF 12NC
50 V
0402 0603 0805 1206 1210 1812
0.47 477
0.56 567
0.68 687
0.82 827
1.0 108
1.2 128
1.5 158
1.8 188
2.2 228
2.7 278
3.3 338
3.9 398
4.7 478
5.6 568
6.8 688
8.2 828
10 109 0.5 ±0.05
12 129
15 159
18 189 0.8 ±0.07
22 229
27 279
33 339 0.6 ±0.1
39 399
47 479
56 569 0.6 ±0.1
68 689
82 829
100 101
120 121
150 151
180 181
220 221
270 271
330 331
390 391
470 471
560 561
680 681
820 821 0.5 to 1.0
1000 102
1200 122
1500 152 0.85 ±0.1
1800 182
2200 222 1.25 ±0.1 0.5 to 1.0
2700 272
3300 332
3900 392 0.85 ±0.1
4700 472
5600 562 1.15 ±0.1
6800 682
8200 822 Values in shaded cells indicate thickness classification.
10 000 103
12 000 123
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50 V
Noble Metal Electrode
Thickness classification and packing quantities
15 000 153 0.5 to 1.0
18 000 183
22 000 223
27 000 273 0.9 to 1.3
33 000 333
39 000 393
47 000 473
THICKNESS
CLASSIFICATION
(mm)
8mm TAPE WIDTH
QUANTITY PER REEL
12 mm TAPE WIDTH
QUANTITY PER REEL QUANTITY
PER BULK CASE
∅180 mm; 7" ∅330 mm; 13" ∅180 mm; 7" BLISTER
PAPER BLISTER PAPER BLISTER 1812 0402 0603 0805
0.5 ±0.05 10000 −50000 −−
50 000 −−
0.6 ±0.1 4000 −20000 −−−−
10000
0.85 ±0.1 4000 −15000 −−−−
8000
0.5 to 1.0 −4000 −10 000 2000 −−−
0.8 ±0.07 4000 −15000 −−−
15000 −
0.9 to 1.3 −3000 −10 000 1500 −−−
1.15 ±0.1 −3000 −10 000 − −−−
1.25 ±0.1 −3000 −10 000 −−−
5000
C
(pF)
LAST
THREE DIGITS
OF 12NC
50 V
0402 0603 0805 1206 1210 1812
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50 V
Noble Metal Electrode
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR 50 V
Components may be ordered by using either a simple 15-digit clear text code or Phycomp’s unique 12NC.
Clear text code
EXAMPLE: 0805CG102J9B200
SIZE
CODE
TEMP.
CHAR. CAPACITANCE TOL. VOLTAGE TERMINATION PACKING MARKING SERIES
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
CG = NP0 102 = 1000 pF;
the third digit
signifies the
multiplying factor:
8=×0.01
9=×0.1
0=×1
1=×10
2=×100
3=×1000
C=±0.25 pF
D=±0.5 pF
G=±2%
J=±5%
9 = 50 V B = NiSn 2 = 180 mm; 7 " paper
3 = 330 mm; 13" paper
B = 180 mm; 7" blister
F = 330 mm; 13" blister
P = bulk case
0 = no marking
2 = 2-character
marking in North
America only
0=conv.
ceramic
Ordering code 12NC
(1) Refer to chapter “Selection chart for 50 V”.
(2) Quantity on reel depends on thickness classification, see section “Thickness classification and packing quantities”.
handbook, full pagewidth
2 2 X X 8 6 X X X X X X
Carrier type
22
38
54
blister
paper
bulk
Size
9
7
1
3
2
5
6
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220 (AgPd only)
Capacitance value
(1)
Tolerance
NiSn terminations
4
5
±0.25 pF for C = 5.6 to 8.2 pF
±2% for C ≥ 10 pF
±0.25 pF for C = 0.47 to 4.7 pF
±0.5 pF for C = 5.6 to 8.2 pF
±5% for C ≥ 10 pF
AgPd terminations
1
2
±2% for C ≥ 10 pF
±5% for C ≥ 10 pF
Packaging
(2)
1
7
4
reel: ∅180 mm; 7"
reel: ∅330 mm; 13"
bulk case
CCA622
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Phycomp Product specification
Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 100 V
Noble Metal Electrode
SELECTION CHART FOR 100 V
C
(pF)
LAST
TWO DIGITS
OF 12NC
100 V
0603 0805 1206 1210 1812
10 23
12 24
15 25
18 26
22 27
27 28
33 29
39 31
47 32
56 33
68 34
82 35 0.8 ±0.07
100 36
120 37 0.6 ±0.1
150 38
180 39
220 41 0.6 ±0.1
270 42
330 43
390 44
470 45
560 46
680 47
820 48
1000 49
1200 51
1500 52 0.85 ±0.1
1800 53
2200 54 1.25 ±0.1
2700 55
3300 56
3900 57 0.85 ±0.1
4700 58
5600 59 1.15 ±0.1
6800 61
8200 62 Values in shaded cells indicate thickness classification. 0.5 to 1.0
10000 63
12000 64 0.5 to 1.0
15000 65
18000 66 0.9 to 1.3
22000 67
27000 68
33000 69
39000 71
47000 72
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 100 V
Noble Metal Electrode
Thickness classification and packing quantities
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR 100 V
Components may be ordered by using either a simple 15-digit clear text code or Phycomp’s unique 12NC.
Clear text code
EXAMPLE: 0805CG102G0B200
THICKNESS
CLASSIFICATION
(mm)
8 mm TAPE WIDTH
QUANTITY PER REEL
12 mm TAPE WIDTH
QUANTITY PER REEL QUANTITY
PER BULK CASE
∅180 mm; 7" ∅330 mm; 13" ∅180 mm; 7" BLISTER
PAPER BLISTER PAPER BLISTER 1812 0603 0805
0.6 ±0.1 4000 −20000 −− −
10000
0.85 ±0.1 4 000 −15000 −− −
8000
0.5 to 1.0 −4000 −10000 2000 −−
0.8 ±0.07 4000 −15000 −−
15000 −
0.9 to 1.3 −3000 −10000 1500 −−
1.15 ±0.1 −3000 −10000 −−−
1.25 ±0.1 −3000 −10000 −−
5000
SIZE CODE TEMP.
CHAR. CAPACITANCE TOL. VOLTAGE TERMINATION PACKING MARKING SERIES
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
CG = NP0 102 = 1000 pF;
the third digit
signifies the
multiplying factor:
0=×1
1=×10
2=×100
3=×1000
G=±2%
J=±5%
0=100V B=NiSn 2=180mm; 7"paper
3=330mm; 13" paper
B = 180 mm; 7" blister
F = 330 mm; 13 " blister
P = bulk case
0=no marking 0=conv.
ceramic
Ordering code 12NC
(1) Refer to chapter “Selection chart for 100 V”.
(2) Quantity on reel depends on thickness classification, see section “Thickness classification and packing quantities”.
handbook, full pagewidth
2 2 X X X X X X 1 X X X
Carrier type
22
38
54
blister
paper
bulk
Rated voltage - Termination
60 100 V; NiSn
Size
6
0
1
2
4
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
Capacitance value(1)
Packaging(2)
1
5
4
reel: ∅180 mm; 7"
reel: ∅330 mm; 13"
bulk case
CCA623
Tolerance
4
5
±2% for C ≥ 10 pF
±5% for C ≥ 10 pF
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Phycomp Product specification
Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 200 V and 500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
SELECTION CHART FOR 200 V AND 500 V
Thickness classification and packing quantities
C
(pF)
LAST
TWO DIGITS
OF 12NC
200 V 500 V
0805 1206 1210 1812 1206 1210 1812
10 23
12 24
15 25
18 26
22 27
27 28
33 29
39 31
47 32 0.6 ±0.1 0.6 ±0.1
56 33
68 34 0.6 ±0.1
82 35
100 36
120 37
150 38
180 39
220 41 0.8 to 1.0
270 42
330 43 0.85 ±0.1
390 44
470 45
560 46 1.25 ±0.1 0.85 ±0.1
680 47
820 48 1.15 ±0.1
1000 49 0.85 ±0.1
1200 51 0.9 to 1.3
1500 52 1.15 ±0.1
1800 53 0.8 to 1.0 1.2 to 1.75
2200 54
2700 55 0.9 to 1.3 0.9 to 1.3
3300 56
3900 57 0.8 to 1.0
4700 58 0.9 to 1.3
5600 59
6800 61 Values in shaded cells indicate thickness classification.
8200 62
10000 63
THICKNESS
CLASSIFICATION
(mm)
8mm TAPE WIDTH
QUANTITY PER REEL
12 mm TAPE WIDTH
QUANTITY PER REEL QUANTITY
PER BULK CASE
∅180 mm; 7" ∅330 mm; 13" ∅180 mm; 7" BLISTER
PAPER BLISTER PAPER BLISTER 1812 0805
0.6 ±0.1 4000 −20000 −− 10000
0.85 ±0.1 4000 −15000 −− 8000
0.8 to 1.0 −4 000 −10 000 2000 −
0.9 to 1.3 −3000 −10 000 1500 −
1.15 ±0.1 −3000 −10 000 −−
1.25 ±0.1 −3000 −10 000 −5000
1.2to1.75 −2500 −7000 1200 −
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Phycomp Product specification
Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 200 V and 500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR 200 V AND 500 V
Components may be ordered by using either a simple 15-digit clear text code or Phycomp’s unique 12NC.
Clear text code
EXAMPLE: 1206CG102GBB200
SIZE
CODE
TEMP.
CHAR. CAPACITANCE TOL. VOLTAGE TERMINATION PACKING MARKING SERIES
0805
1206
1210
1812
CG = NP0 102 = 1000 pF;
the third digit
signifies the
multiplying factor:
0=×1
1=×10
2=×100
3=×1000
G=±2%
J=±5%
B=200V
D=500V
B = NiSn 2 = 180 mm; 7" paper
3 = 330 mm; 13 " paper
B=180mm; 7" blister
F = 330 mm; 13" blister
P = bulk case
0=no marking 0=conv.
ceramic
Ordering code 12NC
(1) Refer to chapter “Selection chart for 200 V and 500 V”.
(2) Quantity on reel depends on thickness classification, see section “Thickness classification and packing quantities”.
handbook, full pagewidth
2 2 X X X X X X 1 X X X
Carrier type
22
38
54
blister
paper
bulk
Rated voltage - Termination
93
97
200 V; NiSn
500 V; NiSn
Size
0
1
2
4
0805
1206
1210
1812
Capacitance value(1)
Tolerance
4
5
±2%
±5%
Packaging(2)
1
5
4
reel: ∅180 mm; 7"
reel: ∅330 mm; 13"
bulk case
CCA624
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50/100/200/500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Class 1 capacitors; NP0 dielectric; NiSn terminations
Unless otherwise stated all electrical values apply at an ambient temperature of 20 ±1°C, an atmospheric pressure of
86 to 106 kPa, and a relative humidity of 63 to 67%.
Notes
1. Measured at 1 V, 1 MHz for C ≤1000 pF and 1 V, 1 kHz for C >1000 pF, using a four-gauge method.
2. For sizes 0402 and 0603 all capacitance values from 0.47 pF to 150 pF have a temperature coefficient of
(0 ±30) ×10−6/K.
DESCRIPTION VALUE
Capacitance range (E12 series); note 1:
50 V 0.47 pF to 47000 pF
100V 10pFto22nF
200 V 10 pF to 5600 pF
500 V 10 pF to 3300 pF
Tolerance on capacitance after 1000 hours:
C≥10 pF ±5%; ±2%
5pF≤C<10 pF ±0.5 pF, ±0.25 pF
C<5pF ±0.25 pF
Tan δ; note 1:
C<10 pF , whichever is smallest
C≥10 pF ≤10 ×10−4
Insulation resistance after 1 minute at UR (DC) Rins >100 GΩ
Temperature coefficient:
C<10 pF (0 ±150) ×10−6/K; note 2
C≥10 pF (0 ±30) ×10−6/K; note 2
Ageing not applicable
10≤3
C
------0.7
+
10 4
–
×or 30 10 4
–
×
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50/100/200/500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
Fig.3 Typical temperature coefficient as
a function of temperature.
Sample limits (broken lines).
Requirement levels (dotted lines).
handbook, halfpage
40
40
40
MEA607
20
0
20
0 40 80 120
T ( C)
o
TC
(x10 /K)
6
Fig.4 Typical tan δ as a function of temperature.
MEA608
7.5
5
2.5
0
– 40 0 40 80 120
T ( C)
o
tan δ
(x 10 )
– 4
10
Fig.5 Typical capacitance change with respect
to the capacitance at 1 V as a function of
DC voltage.
handbook, halfpage
15
5
– 5
– 15
MEA614
0102030
10
0
– 10
40 50
VDC (V)
∆
C
(%)
C
Fig.6 Typical capacitance change with respect
to the capacitance at 1 V as a function of
DC voltage.
High voltage series.
0 250 500
1
0.5
−0.5
−1
0
MGA457 - 1
VDC (V)
C
(%)
∆C
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50/100/200/500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
Fig.7 Series resonance frequency
as a function of capacitance.
Case size 0603: L = 0.6 nH (dotted line).
Case sizes 0805, 1206 and 1210: L = 1 nH (solid line).
Case sizes 1812 and 2220: L = 1.5 nH (broken line).
1
CCA075
10 102103104
104
103
10
102
1
f
(MHz)
C (pF)
Fig.8 Typical impedance (Z)
as a function of frequency.
11010
2103
10 –2
10 3
10
102
1
MEA625
10 –1
IZI
( )
f (MHz)
10 pF
100 pF
1000 pF
Ω
Case sizes 0603 to 1210.
Fig.9 Equivalent series resistance (ESR)
as a function of capacitance.
Case sizes 0603 and 0805.
Typical values (solid lines).
Maximum values (broken lines).
Measuring equipment HP4191A.
1
MEA628
10 102103
10
10 4
102
103
ESR
(m )
C (pF)
Ω
500
MHz
200
MHz 100
MHz
50
MHz
Fig.10 Equivalent series resistance (ESR)
as a function of capacitance.
Case size 1206.
Typical values (solid lines).
Maximum values (broken lines).
Measuring equipment HP4191A.
For C >1 nF, maximum value of ESR = 80 mΩ measured at 50 MHz.
1
MEA629
10 102103
10
10 4
102
103
ESR
(m )
C (pF)
Ω
500
MHz
200
MHz 100
MHz 50
MHz
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50/100/200/500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
Fig.11 Quality factor (Q) as a function of
the capacitance.
Case sizes 0603 and 0805.
Typical values (solid lines).
Minimum values (broken lines).
Measuring equipment HP4191A.
1
MEA630
10 102103
10
10 4
102
103
Q
C (pF)
500
MHz
200
MHz
100
MHz 50
MHz
Fig.12 Quality factor (Q) as a function of
the capacitance.
Case size 1206.
Typical values (solid lines).
Minimum values (broken lines).
Measuring equipment HP4191A.
For C >1nF, Q
min = 35 measured at 50 MHz.
1
MEA631
10 102103
10
10 4
102
103
Q
C (pF)
500
MHz
200
MHz
100
MHz
50
MHz
Fig.13 Typical equivalent series resistance as
a function of frequency.
Case size 0805.
High voltage 200 V.
500
MGA458
10050
10
100
ESR
(m )
f (MHz)
10 pF
47 pF
200 300
200
300
500
20
30
50
Ω
100 pF
150 pF
Fig.14 Typical equivalent series resistance as
a function of frequency.
Case size 1206.
High voltage 200 V.
500
MGA459
10050
10
100
ESR
(m )
f (MHz)
10 pF
47 pF
200 300
200
300
500
20
30
50
Ω
100 pF
470 pF
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Surface mount ceramic
multilayer capacitors
Class 1, NP0 50/100/200/500 V
Noble Metal Electrode
Fig.15 Typical equivalent series resistance as
a function of frequency.
Case size 1206.
High voltage 500 V.
handbook, halfpage
500
MLB198
10050
10
100
ESR
(m )
f (MHz)
47 pF
200 300
200
300
500
20
30
50
Ω
100 pF
220 pF
10 pF
Fig.16 Equivalent series representation of a CMC.
C = capacitance.
ESR = equivalent series resistance which is determined by the
energy dissipation mechanisms (in the dielectric material as well
as in the electrodes).
L = equivalent series self-inductance.
MEA609
C ESR L
HIGH FREQUENCY BEHAVIOUR OF CERAMIC
MULTILAYER CAPACITORS
Ceramic multilayer capacitors (CMC) are suitable for use
at high frequencies. At frequencies below the series
resonance frequency, the CMC can be represented by an
equivalent circuit as shown in Fig.16.
In general, the quantities C, ESR and L are frequency
dependent. For most applications, C and L can be
regarded as frequency independent below 1 GHz.
The equivalent series self-inductance L is:
•Independent of the dielectric material.
•Dependent on the size of the capacitor, it increases with
increasing length and decreases with increasing width
or thickness of the product.
•The value of L is approximately:
–0.6 nH for case size 0603
–1 nH for case sizes 0805, 1206 and 1210
–1.5 nH for case sizes 1812.
These figures are accurate to within 20%.
Because of the inductance L, associated with the CMC,
there will be a frequency at which the inductive reactance
will be equal to the reactance of the capacitor.
This is known as the series resonance frequency (SRF)
and is given by:
At the SRF, the CMC will appear as a small resistor.
The transmission loss through the CMC at this series
resonance frequency will be low.
Using the values of C, L = 1 nH and the ESR at a specific
frequency (f), two often used quantities can be derived.
The impedance (Z) is given by:
The quality factor (Q) is given by:
SRF 1
2πLC
-------------------
=
Z1 2πf()
2
–LC
2jπfC
------------------------------------ ESR
+=
Q12πf)2LC(
–
2πfESRC
--------------------------------------
=
