1210 size/100V MLCC with Capacitance of 10µF

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has introduced a new monolithic ceramic capacitor, part number GRM32EC72A106KE05, the first of its kind in the world at 1210 size (3.2 x 2.5mm) with a guaranteed operating temperature upper limit of 125 degrees C, rated voltage of 100V, and a capacitance of 10µF. The maximum capacitance of 4.7µF of conventional monolithic ceramic capacitors has been extended to 10µF.

With more advanced and multiple functions being incorporated into electronic equipment, the operating temperatures have become higher, and the need for a higher guaranteed operating temperature and larger capacitance in capacitors has grown. High-reliability monolithic ceramic capacitors are often used in the power supply circuits of network equipment and base stations, and the required capacitance has to date been ensured by using two or more 2.2μF and 4.7μF capacitors.

The 10μF capacitor that Murata has currently introduced to the market allows the number of required capacitors to be reduced, and helps in making equipment more compact and more reliable. Moreover, the power supply circuits of network equipment and base stations are often used on 48V lines, prompting calls for capacitors with a rated voltage of 100V.

In response to these needs, Murata has designed the GRM32EC72A106KE05 MLCC. Applications are expected to include a variety of 48V power designs including for network equipment, base stations, and so on.