Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Capacitor Type | Mounting Feature | Capacitance | Rated DC Voltage (URdc) | Maximum Operating Temperature | Dielectric Material | Tan Delta | Minimum Operating Temperature | Temperature Coef (ppm/Cel) | Terminal Finish | Leakage Current (mA) | Package Shape | Polarity | Manufacturer Series | Height | Width | Ripple Current (mA) | Diameter | Multi-layer | Equivalent Series Resistance / ESR (mohm ) | Additional Features | Packing Method | Size Code | JESD-609 Code | Series | No. of Terminals | Package Style (Meter) | Rated AC Voltage (URac) | Length | Terminal Shape | Positive Tolerance | Temperature Characteristics Code | Reference Standard | Negative Tolerance | Custom Capabilities | Terminal Pitch |
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Panasonic |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.14 |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
0.003 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
28 |
5 mm |
BULK |
e3 |
2 |
Radial |
5 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
20 % |
2 mm |
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|
Nippon Chemi-con |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
22 uF |
63 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.12 |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Bismuth (Sn/Bi) |
.01386 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
7.7 mm |
6.6 mm |
60 |
TRAY |
2626 |
e6 |
2 |
SMT |
7.2 mm |
FLAT |
20 % |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 13 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
47 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
1.25 mm |
1.25 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
0805 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.8 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 13 INCH |
0603 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
AEC-Q200 |
10 % |
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|
Multicomp Pro |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
1.6 mm |
1.6 mm |
Yes |
TR, 7 INCH |
1206 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Samwha Capacitor Group |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
2200 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
POLARIZED |
1542 |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
2 |
Radial |
20 mm |
20 % |
20 % |
5 mm |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
220 uF |
450 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
-40 Cel |
0.594 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
2400 |
36 mm |
502 |
2 |
Screw Ends |
62 mm |
SCREW |
20 % |
20 % |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
TDK |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.47 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-30 Cel |
-82/+22% |
Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Yes |
TR |
1206 |
e3 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
80 % |
Y5V |
20 % |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
FILM CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10 uF |
450 V |
85 Cel |
POLYPROPYLENE |
-40 Cel |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
40 mm |
20 mm |
BULK |
2 |
RADIAL |
275 V |
31.5 mm |
WIRE |
5 % |
5 % |
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|
Kyocera |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.0022 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
CM |
.3 mm |
.3 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0201 |
e3 |
CM |
2 |
SMT |
.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Cal-chip Electronics |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
47 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
1.8 mm |
1.6 mm |
Yes |
TR, CARDBOARD/EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 7 INCH |
1206 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.047 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.3 mm |
.3 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0201 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4.7 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 13 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4.7 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
1.25 mm |
1.25 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
0805 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
1.25 mm |
1.25 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
0805 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Viking Tech |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.33 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-25 Cel |
-80/+30% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.8 mm |
1.25 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0805 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
Y5V |
20 % |
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|
Cornell Dubilier Electronics |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
4700 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
1.4543 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
3010 |
30 mm |
99 |
e3 |
2 |
Snap-in |
25 mm |
SNAP-IN |
20 % |
20 % |
10 mm |
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|
Walsin Technology |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
2.2 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
KYOCERA AVX |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
1.52 mm |
1.25 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
0805 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
2.01 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Johanson Dielectrics |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.66 mm |
.889 mm |
Yes |
TR, Paper, 7 Inch |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.626 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
FILM CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
30 uF |
700 V |
85 Cel |
POLYPROPYLENE |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
45 mm |
30 mm |
BULK |
e3 |
2 |
RADIAL |
31.5 mm |
WIRE |
5 % |
5 % |
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|
TDK |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.8 mm |
5 mm |
Yes |
TR, 7 INCH |
2220 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
5.7 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Yageo |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.022 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.3 mm |
.3 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0201 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Rcd Components |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.1 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-30 Cel |
-82/+22% |
MATTE TIN |
1 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, 7 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
80 % |
Y5V |
20 % |
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|
Panasonic |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.16 |
-40 Cel |
TIN COPPER |
0.025 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
180 |
6.3 mm |
AMMO PACK |
e2 |
2 |
Radial |
11.2 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
20 % |
5 mm |
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|
Panasonic |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 uF |
63 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.11 |
-40 Cel |
TIN COPPER |
0.063 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
270 |
8 mm |
AMMO PACK |
e2 |
2 |
Radial |
11.5 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
20 % |
5 mm |
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|
Taiyo Yuden |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.047 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
AEC-Q200 |
10 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.022 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.3 mm |
.3 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0201 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4.7 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
47 uF |
2.5 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.8 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Taiyo Yuden |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.5 mm |
2.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Nichicon |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.12 |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN COPPER |
.15 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
260 |
8 mm |
AMMO PACK |
e2 |
2 |
Radial |
11.5 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
20 % |
5 mm |
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|
TDK |
FILM CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.1 uF |
250 V |
85 Cel |
POLYESTER |
-55 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK |
e3 |
2 |
160 V |
WIRE |
5 % |
5 % |
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|
TDK |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
3.3 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.8 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, 7 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
TDK |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4.7 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
1.6 mm |
1.6 mm |
Yes |
TR, 7 INCH |
1206 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
AEC-Q200 |
10 % |
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|
Samsung Electro-mechanics |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.47 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.55 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, CARDBOARD PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Panasonic |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
470 uF |
35 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.15 |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
0.4965 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
NON-POLARIZED |
590 |
12.5 mm |
BULK |
e3 |
2 |
Radial |
25 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
20 % |
5 mm |
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|
Panasonic |
FILM CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.01 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
PLASTIC |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
5 mm |
3.2 mm |
BULK |
e3 |
2 |
Radial |
7.3 mm |
WIRE |
5 % |
5 % |
5 mm |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
330 uF |
4 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.5 mm |
2.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Taiyo Yuden |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.1 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.3 mm |
.3 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0201 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Taiyo Yuden |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.5 mm |
2.5 mm |
Yes |
TAPE, EMBOSSED |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
AEC-Q200 |
20 % |
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|
Cornell Dubilier Electronics |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
1.5 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
3310 |
22 mm |
60 |
e3 |
2 |
Snap-in |
35 mm |
SNAP-IN |
20 % |
20 % |
10 mm |
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|
Walsin Technology |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4.7 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
KYOCERA AVX |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.56 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 13 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Vishay Intertechnology |
TANTALUM CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
4.7 uF |
35 V |
85 Cel |
TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID) |
0.06 |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.0024 |
DISK PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
5 mm |
No |
BULK |
e3 |
2 |
Radial |
9 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
20 % |
2.54 mm |
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|
Samsung Electro-mechanics |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.022 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.3 mm |
.3 mm |
Yes |
TR, CARDBOARD, 7 INCH |
0201 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
Fixed capacitors are electronic components that have a fixed capacitance value that cannot be changed. They are used in electronic circuits to provide a specific capacitance value for a given application.
Fixed capacitors are made using a variety of dielectric materials, including ceramic, tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, polyester, and polypropylene. The choice of dielectric material depends on the specific requirements of the application, such as operating voltage, temperature range, and stability.
Fixed capacitors are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, such as through-hole, surface mount, and leaded types. They can also be classified based on their operating voltage, tolerance, and temperature coefficient.
Some common applications of fixed capacitors include decoupling, filtering, timing, and coupling circuits. In decoupling circuits, fixed capacitors are used to filter out unwanted high-frequency noise and ensure stable power supply operation. In timing circuits, fixed capacitors are used to set the time constant and determine the frequency of oscillation.
One of the main advantages of fixed capacitors is their stable capacitance value, which does not change over time or with changes in operating conditions. This makes them suitable for applications that require consistent and predictable performance.