0201 1,000pF Temperature Compensation-Type MLCCs

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has announced 0201 size (0.6x0.3mm), 25V temperature compensation-type monolithic ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) with CH/C0G characteristics. These capacitors are thought to be the world's first in the world of this size to achieve a capacitance rating of 1,000pF. The maximum capacitance available previously in 0201 size (0.6x0.3mm) 25V capacitors was 220pF.

As electronic designers strive toward increasing and ever more sophisticated functionality, there is a tendency toward higher operating temperatures within devices. This heightens demand for capacitors with large capacitance ratings that are able maintain stable characteristics in spite of temperature fluctuations.

Features of the new devices include: The size/capacitance advance of Murata’s compensation-type monolithic ceramic capacitors will provide greater flexibility to circuit designers. Small variations in capacitance due to temperature fluctuations or dc bias changes. Applications are expected to include: portable communication devices, communication modules, wireless equipment, etc.

Two part numbers are offered, both in 0201 size and both with 1,000pF of capacitance, the GRM0332C1E102JA01 with CH characteristics, J tolerance (±5%); and the GRM0335C1E102JA01 with C0G characteristics, J tolerance (±5%). These devices have an operating temperature range of -55 to +125 degrees C.