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Z5U Dielectric
General Specifications
Z5U formulations are “general-purpose” ceramics which are
meant primarily for use in limited temperature applications
where small size and cost are important. Z5U show wide
variations in capacitance under influence of environmental
and electrical operating conditions.
Despite their capacitance instability, Z5U formulations
are very popular because of their small size, low ESL, low
ESR and excellent frequency response. These features are
particularly important for decoupling application where only a
minimum capacitance value is required.
Capacitance Range 0.01 µF to 1.0 µF
Capacitance Tolerances Preferred +80 –20%
others available: ±20%, +100 –0%
Operating Temperature Range +10°C to +85°C
Temperature Characteristic +22% to –56% max.
Voltage Ratings 25 and 50VDC (+85°C)
Dissipation Factor 4% max.
Insulation Resistance (+25°C, RVDC) 10,000 megohms min. or 1000 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
Dielectric Strength 250% of rated voltage for 5 seconds at 50 mamp max. current
Test Voltage 0.5 ± 0.2 Vrms
Test Frequency 1 KHz
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
0805
Size
(L" x W")
5
Voltage
25V = 3
50V = 5
E
Dielectric
Z5U = E
104
Capacitance
Code
Z
Capacitance
Tolerance
Preferred
Z = +80%
–20%
M = ±20%
A
Failure
Rate
A = Not
Applicable
T
Terminations
T = Plated Ni
and Solder
2
Packaging
2 = 7" Reel
4 = 13" Reel
A
Special
Code
A = Std.
Product
PART NUMBER (see page 3 for complete part number explanation)
