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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Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
47 uF |
4 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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|
Vishay Intertechnology |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
2200 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.19 |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
0.114 |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
1180 |
15 mm |
No |
132 |
BULK |
e3 |
2 |
Axial |
30 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
20 % |
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|
Vishay Intertechnology |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
4.7 uF |
63 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.07 |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.0046 |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
38 |
6.5 mm |
24000 |
STANDARD: IEC60384-4 |
TR |
e3 |
2 |
Axial |
18 mm |
WIRE |
50 % |
10 % |
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|
Cornell Dubilier Electronics |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
6800 uF |
63 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
1.9636 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
4440 |
35 mm |
59 |
e3 |
2 |
Snap-in |
30 mm |
SNAP-IN |
20 % |
20 % |
10 mm |
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|
Taiyo Yuden |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.047 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
0.05 |
-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 |
10 % |
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|
Knowles Precision Devices |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
.61 mm |
.51 mm |
Yes |
TR |
0402 |
e4 |
2 |
SMT |
1.02 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
KYOCERA AVX |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.29 mm |
1.6 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1206 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Wurth Elektronik |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
22 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Yes |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
220 uF |
400 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
-40 Cel |
0.528 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
2100 |
36 mm |
570 |
2 |
Screw Ends |
52 mm |
SCREW |
20 % |
20 % |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4.7 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.8 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 7 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
22 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.5 mm |
2.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 7 INCH |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
TDK |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
22 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
1.25 mm |
1.25 mm |
Yes |
TR, BLISTER PLASTIC, 7 INCH |
0805 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
FILM CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20 uF |
250 V |
85 Cel |
POLYPROPYLENE |
-40 Cel |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
37 mm |
28 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 160 |
BULK |
2 |
RADIAL |
160 V |
31.5 mm |
WIRE |
5 % |
5 % |
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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, 13 INCH |
0201 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Taiyo Yuden |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.8 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 |
1 uF |
4 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 |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.1 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 |
5 % |
X5R |
5 % |
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Spc Technology/ Multicomp |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.12 |
-40 Cel |
0.05 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
10.5 mm |
8.3 mm |
200 |
TAPE |
3333 |
2 |
SMT |
8.3 mm |
FLAT |
20 % |
20 % |
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|
KYOCERA AVX |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.1 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
10 Cel |
-56/+22% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
DISK PACKAGE |
7.62 mm |
3.175 mm |
No |
BULK |
2012 |
e3 |
2 |
Radial |
5.08 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
Z5U |
20 % |
5.08 mm |
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|
Taiyo Yuden |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.0033 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
0.025 |
-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 |
AEC-Q200 |
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 |
.15 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
VR |
260 |
8 mm |
AMMO PACK |
e3 |
VR |
2 |
Radial |
11.5 mm |
WIRE |
20 % |
20 % |
3.5 mm |
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|
Nichicon |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
47 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.14 |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Bismuth (Sn/Bi) |
.01175 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
5.4 mm |
8.3 mm |
70 |
TAPE |
3333 |
e6 |
2 |
SMT |
8.3 mm |
FLAT |
20 % |
AEC-Q200 |
20 % |
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|
KYOCERA AVX |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.47 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.56 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
KYOCERA AVX |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
47 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.79 mm |
2.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Wurth Elektronik |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
22 uF |
16 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
1.6 mm |
1.6 mm |
Yes |
TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH |
1206 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
TDK |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
10000 uF |
450 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.2 |
-40 Cel |
POLARIZED |
28300 |
90 mm |
12 |
BULK |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
221 mm |
BINDING POST |
20 % |
20 % |
31.7 mm |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
FILM CAPACITOR |
STUD MOUNT |
10 uF |
85 Cel |
POLYPROPYLENE |
-25 Cel |
35 mm |
BULK |
2 |
CAN |
470 V |
56.5 mm |
LUG |
5 % |
EN; IEC |
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 |
2.5 mm |
2.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, 7 INCH |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Yageo |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.1 uF |
25 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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|
Yageo |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.22 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
Yageo |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
2.2 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-30 Cel |
-82/+22% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.8 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, Paper, 7 Inch |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
80 % |
Y5V |
20 % |
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|
Samsung Electro-mechanics |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.8 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, CARDBOARD, 13 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.00047 uF |
6300 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-25 Cel |
10% |
DISK PACKAGE |
7 mm |
7 mm |
10 mm |
No |
BULK |
3928 |
2 |
RADIAL |
10 mm |
WIRE |
10 % |
B |
10 % |
10 mm |
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|
Panasonic |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.4 |
-40 Cel |
0.006 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
NON-POLARIZED |
5.4 mm |
4.3 mm |
25 |
4 mm |
TR, EMBOSSED, 15 INCH |
1717 |
2 |
SMT |
4.3 mm |
FLAT |
20 % |
AEC-Q200 |
20 % |
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|
Panasonic |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
33 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
0.14 |
-40 Cel |
0.00825 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
5.4 mm |
6.6 mm |
65 |
6.3 mm |
TR, EMBOSSED, 15 INCH |
2626 |
2 |
SMT |
6.6 mm |
FLAT |
20 % |
AEC-Q200 |
20 % |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
2.2 uF |
25 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.8 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 13 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 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 |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 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 |
.9 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
KYOCERA AVX |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1 uF |
10 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.9 mm |
.8 mm |
Yes |
TR, PAPER, 13 INCH |
0603 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1.6 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
KYOCERA AVX |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 uF |
50 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.79 mm |
2.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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|
Panasonic |
TANTALUM CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
150 uF |
4 V |
85 Cel |
TANTALUM (SOLID POLYMER) |
0.1 |
-55 Cel |
0.12 |
POLARIZED |
1.4 mm |
1.6 mm |
740 |
70 |
ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ |
1206 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
ONE SURFACE |
20 % |
20 % |
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|
Vishay Intertechnology |
FILM CAPACITOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.01 uF |
400 V |
85 Cel |
POLYPROPYLENE |
-55 Cel |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
10.16 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE(V): 200 |
2 |
Radial |
200 V |
19.05 mm |
WIRE |
5 % |
5 % |
9.525 mm |
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|
Cornell Dubilier Electronics |
FILM CAPACITOR |
STUD MOUNT |
490 uF |
800 V |
85 Cel |
POLYPROPYLENE |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
59000 |
90 mm |
2.6 |
STANDARD: IEC61881 |
e3 |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
230 V |
120 mm |
THREADED STUD |
10 % |
IEC61071 |
10 % |
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|
Taiyo Yuden |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
330 uF |
4 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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|
TDK |
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
4700 uF |
400 V |
85 Cel |
ALUMINUM (WET) |
-40 Cel |
7.40059 |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
POLARIZED |
B43456 |
14000 |
76.9 mm |
24 |
Cardboard |
B43456 |
2 |
Screw Ends |
105.7 mm |
BINDING POST |
20 % |
20 % |
31.7 mm |
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|
KEMET Corporation |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 13 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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|
TDK |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.1 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.5 mm |
.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, 7 INCH |
0402 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
1 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
10 % |
X5R |
10 % |
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KEMET Corporation |
CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 uF |
6.3 V |
85 Cel |
CERAMIC |
-55 Cel |
15% |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2.5 mm |
2.5 mm |
Yes |
TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 13 INCH |
1210 |
e3 |
2 |
SMT |
3.2 mm |
WRAPAROUND |
20 % |
X5R |
20 % |
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.