KEMET Corporation X7R series Ceramic capacitors

Features and Applications of X7R series Ceramic capacitors

The purpose of this article is to briefly illustrate what is possible with Ceramic Capacitors and the features and applications of these capacitors manufactured by KEMET Corporation under the X7R series.

Applications

  • Lighting
  • Factory automation & control
  • Power delivery
Associated Products

Part NumberDescriptionStockRFQ
C0603C221G5GALTUCAP CER 220PF 50V NP0 060328BUY
C1206X124K5JACAUTOCAP CER 0.12UF 50V U2J 120628BUY
C0603C200C8GACTUCAP CER 20PF 10V NP0 060339BUY
C430C182G2G5TA7200CAP CER 1800PF 200V C0G AXIAL19BUY
C430C562G3G5TA7200CAP CER 5600PF 25V C0G/NP0 AXIAL28BUY
C430C202GAG5TA7200CAP CER 2000PF 250V C0G AXIAL28BUY
C430C202G2G5TA7200CAP CER 2000PF 200V C0G AXIAL19BUY
C430C202G3G5TA7200CAP CER 2000PF 25V C0G/NP0 AXIAL28BUY
C430C182G3G5TA7200CAP CER 1800PF 25V C0G/NP0 AXIAL28BUY
C0805C393M8JAC7800CAP CER 0.039UF 10V U2J 080535BUY
C0805C153F4HAC7800CAP CER 0805 15NF 16V ULTRA STAB28BUY
C420C332K3G5TA7200CAP CER 3300PF 25V C0G/NP0 AXIAL28BUY
C1206X104K3JAC7800CAP CER 0.1UF 25V U2J 120619BUY
C1206C102J5RALTUCAP CER 1000PF 50V X7R 120628BUY
C1206C512F3HAC7800CAP CER 1206 5.1NF 25V ULTRA STA28BUY
C420C222K2G5TA7200CAP CER 2200PF 200V C0G AXIAL28BUY
C1206C562F3HAC7800CAP CER 1206 5.6NF 25V ULTRA STA39BUY
C0805C681KCRACTUCAP CER 680PF 500V X7R 080528BUY
C420C362K3G5TA7200CAP CER 3600PF 25V C0G/NP0 AXIAL39BUY
C1206C562F1HAC7800CAP CER 1206 5.6NF 100V ULTRA ST28BUY
Technical Documents

This video takes you inside KEMET's manufacturing plants and describes how surface mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (SMD MLCCs) are produced.

KEMET Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturing


X7R series Ceramic capacitors are widely used in various electronic circuits for their stable capacitance values over a wide temperature range and high volumetric efficiency in small case sizes. They provide low ESR and ESL, making them suitable for use in high-frequency applications. These capacitors are also highly reliable and have a low failure rate, making them suitable for use in critical applications. With their RoHS compliance and lead-free terminations, they are environmentally friendly and safe for use in various industries.

Features

The main features of X7R series Ceramic capacitors may be summarized as follows:

1. X7R dielectric material provides high capacitance stability over a wide range of temperatures (-55°C to +125°C)

2. High volumetric efficiency with high capacitance values in small case sizes

3. Low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and equivalent series inductance (ESL)

4. RoHS-compliant and lead-free terminations available

5. High reliability with a low failure rate

Applications

  • Power supply decoupling and smoothing

  • Timing and tuning circuits

  • Coupling and DC blocking

  • Voltage regulation

  • Noise filtering

  • Snubber circuits in power electronics

  • LED lighting and driver circuits

  • Automotive electronics

  • Telecommunications and data transmission equipment

The X7R series Ceramic capacitors are popular in many applications due to their high capacitance values, low ESR and ESL, and excellent stability over a wide temperature range. They are commonly used for power supply decoupling and smoothing, as well as for timing and tuning circuits. They are also suitable for use in coupling and DC blocking, voltage regulation, noise filtering, and snubber circuits in power electronics. Their low loss at high frequency makes them ideal for use in LED lighting and driver circuits, and their non-polarized design makes them easy to install. Additionally, the X7R series Ceramic capacitors are widely used in automotive electronics, as well as in telecommunications and data transmission equipment, due to their high reliability and performance.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacitance range of the X7R series ceramic capacitor?

The capacitance range of the X7R series ceramic capacitor is from 100 pF to 100 uF.

What is the voltage rating of the X7R series ceramic capacitor?

The X7R series ceramic capacitor is available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 0201 to 2220.

What is the capacitance stability of the X7R series ceramic capacitor?

The X7R series ceramic capacitor exhibits a relatively stable capacitance over a wide temperature range, with a typical change of ±15% over the temperature range of -55°C to +125°C.