2
I. Capacitance (farads)
English: C =
.224 K A
T
D
Metric: C =
.0884 K A
T
D
II. Energy stored in capacitors (Joules, watt - sec)
E =
1
2 CV
2
III. Linear charge of a capacitor (Amperes)
I = C
dV
dt
IV. Total Impedance of a capacitor (ohms)
Z = R
2
S
+ (X
C
- X
L
)
2
V. Capacitive Reactance (ohms)
x
c
=
1
2 π fC
VI. Inductive Reactance (ohms)
x
L
= 2 π fL
VII. Phase Angles:
Ideal Capacitors: Current leads voltage 90°
Ideal Inductors: Current lags voltage 90°
Ideal Resistors: Current in phase with voltage
VIII. Dissipation Factor (%)
D.F.= tan (loss angle) =
E.S.R.
= (2 πfC) (E.S.R.)
X
c
IX. Power Factor (%)
P.F. = Sine (loss angle) = Cos
f
(phase angle)
P.F. = (when less than 10%) = DF
X. Quality Factor (dimensionless)
Q = Cotan (loss angle) =
1
D.F.
XI. Equivalent Series Resistance (ohms)
E.S.R. = (D.F.) (Xc) = (D.F.) / (2 π fC)
XII. Power Loss (watts)
Power Loss = (2 π fCV
2
) (D.F.)
XIII. KVA (Kilowatts)
KVA = 2 π fCV
2
x 10
-3
XIV. Temperature Characteristic (ppm/°C)
T.C. =
Ct – C
25
x 10
6
C
25
(T
t
– 25)
XV. Cap Drift (%)
C.D. =
C
1
– C
2
x 100
C
1
XVI. Reliability of Ceramic Capacitors
L
0
=
V
t
XT
t
Y
L
t
(
V
o
)(
T
o
)
XVII. Capacitors in Series (current the same)
Any Number: 1
=
1
+
1
---
1
C
T
C
1
C
2
C
N
C
1
C
2
Two: C
T
=
C
1
+ C
2
XVIII. Capacitors in Parallel (voltage the same)
C
T
= C
1
+ C
2
--- + C
N
XIX. Aging Rate
A.R. = %
D
C/decade of time
XX. Decibels
db = 20 log
V
1
V
2
Pico X 10
-12
Nano X 10
-9
Micro X 10
-6
Milli X 10
-3
Deci X 10
-1
Deca X 10
+1
Kilo X 10
+3
Mega X 10
+6
Giga X 10
+9
Tera X 10
+12
K = Dielectric Constant f = frequency L
t
= Test life
A = Area L = Inductance V
t
= Test voltage
T
D
= Dielectric thickness = Loss angle V
o
= Operating voltage
V = Voltage
f
= Phase angle T
t
= Test temperature
t = time X & Y = exponent effect of voltage and temp. T
o
= Operating temperature
R
s
= Series Resistance L
o
= Operating life
METRIC PREFIXES SYMBOLS
Basic Capacitor Formulas
3
How to Order
Part Number Explanation
EXAMPLE: 08055A101JAT2A
0805
Size
(L" x W")
0402
0504
0603
0805
1005
0907
1206
1210
1505
1805
1808
1812
1825
2225
3640
5
Voltage
10V = Z
16V = Y
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
200V = 2
250V = V
500V = 7
600V = C
1000V = A
1500V = S
2000V = G
2500V = W
3000V = H
4000V = J
5000V = K
A
Dielectric
C0G (NP0) = A
X7R = C
X5R = D
Z5U = E
Y5V = G
101
Capacitance
Code
(2 significant
digits + no. of
zeros)
Examples:
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
A
Failure
Rate
A = Not
Applicable
T
Terminations
2A
Special**
Code
10 pF = 100
100 pF = 101
1,000 pF = 102
22,000 pF = 223
220,000 pF = 224
1 µF = 105
C = ±.25 pF*
D = ±.50 pF*
F = ±1% (25 pF)
G = ±2% ( 13 pF)
J = ±5%
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
Z = +80%, -20%
P = +100%, -0%
Others:
7 = Bulk Cassette
9 = Bulk
*C&D tolerances for 10 pF values.
** Standard Tape and Reel material depends upon chip size and thickness.
See individual part tables for tape material type for each capacitance value.
Note: Unmarked product is standard. Marked product is available on special request, please contact AVX.
Standard packaging is shown in the individual tables.
Non-standard packaging is available on special request, please contact AVX.
Standard:
T = Ni and Tin
Plated
A = Standard
Product
Non-Standard
P = Embossed
unmarked
M = Embossed
marked
E = Standard
packaging
marked
Low Profile
Chips Only
Max. Thickness
T = .66mm (.026")
S = .56mm (.022")
R = .46mm (.018")
For values below 10 pF,
use “R” in place of
decimal point, e.g., 9.1
pfd = 9R1.
Recommended:
2 =7" Reel
4 =13" Reel
Others:
7 = Plated Ni
Gold Plated
1 = Pd/Ag
Packaging**
22
Specification
Appearance
No visual defects
Capacitance Variation
C0G (NP0): ± 2.5% or ± .25pF, whichever is greater
X7R: ± 7.5%
Z5U: ± 20%
Y5V: ± 20%
Q, Tan Delta
To meet initial requirement
Insulation Resistance
C0G (NP0), X7R: To meet initial requirement
Z5U, Y5V: Initial Value x 0.1
Dielectric Strength
No problem observed
Measuring Conditions
Step Temperature °C Time (minutes)
1
+65 +5/-0
15 ± 2
Pure Water
2
0 ± 3
15 ± 2
NaCl solution
Repeat cycle 2 times and wash with water and dry.
Store at room temperature for 48 ± 4 hours (24 hours for
C0G (NP0)) and measure.
General Specifications
Environmental
Specification
Appearance
No visual defects
Capacitance Variation
C0G (NP0): ± 2.5% or ± .25pF, whichever is greater
X7R: ± 7.5%
Z5U: ± 20%
Y5V: ± 20%
Q, Tan Delta
To meet initial requirement
Insulation Resistance
C0G (NP0), X7R: To meet initial requirement
Z5U, Y5V: Initial Value x 0.1
Dielectric Strength
No problem observed
Measuring Conditions
Step Temperature °C Time (minutes)
C0G (NP0), X7R: -55° ± 2°
1 Z5U: +10° ± 2° 30 ± 3
Y5V: -30° ± 2°
2 Room Temperature # 3
3
C0G (NP0), X7R: +125° ± 2°
30 ± 3
Z5U, Y5V: +85° ± 2°
4 Room Temperature # 3
Repeat for 5 cycles and measure after 48 hours ± 4 hours
(24 hours for C0G (NP0)) at room temperature.
THERMAL SHOCK
IMMERSION
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Specification
Appearance
No visual defects
Capacitance Variation
C0G (NP0): ± 5% or ± .5pF, whichever is greater
X7R: ± 10%
Z5U: ± 30%
Y5V: ± 30%
Q, Tan Delta
C0G (NP0):30pF........................Q 350
10pF, < 30pF...........Q 275+5C/2
< 10pF ........................Q 200+10C
X7R: Initial requirement + .5%
Z5U: Initial requirement + 1%
Y5V: Initial requirement + 2%
Insulation Resistance
Initial Value x 0.3
Measuring Conditions
Step Temp. °C Humidity % Time (hrs)
1 +25->+65 90-98 2.5
2 +65 90-98 3.0
3 +65->+25 80-98 2.5
4 +25->+65 90-98 2.5
5 +65 90-98 3.0
6 +65->+25 80-98 2.5
7 +25 90-98 2.0
7a -10 uncontrolled
7b +25 90-98
Repeat 20 cycles (1-7) and store for 48 hours (24 hours
for C0G (NP0)) at room temperature before measuring.
Steps 7a & 7b are done on any 5 out of first 9 cycles.

18125G155ZAT2A

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