PART NUMBERING SYSTEM
MA 1206 XR 103 K 500
Meritek Series
Size
Dielectric
CODE CG XR XF YV
COG (NPO) X7R X5R Y5V
Capacitance
CODE 8R2 101 223 104
pF 8.2 100 22000 100000
nF -- 0.1 22 100
μF -- -- 0.022 0.1
Tolerance
CODE Tolerance CODE Tolerance CODE Tolerance
B±.1pF C±.25pF D±.5pF
F±1% G±2% J±5%
K±10% M±20% Z+80/-20%
For values less than 10 pF C or D tolerance preferred
Rated Voltage
2 significant digits + number of zeros.
Code 250 500 101 251 501 102 202 302
25V 50V 100V 250V 500V 1000V 2000V 3000V
EIA CASE SIZE 0201 0402 0603 0805 1206 1210 1812 2225
Length (L) 0.6 ±0.03 1.0 ±0.05 1.6 ±0.15 2.0 ±0.2 3.2 ±0.2 3.2 ±0.3 4.5 ±0.3 5.7 ±0.4
Width (W) 0.3 ±0.03 0.5 ±0.05 0.8 ±0.15 1.25 ±0.2 1.6 ±0.12 2.5 ±0.3 3.2 ±0.3 6.35 ±0.25
Max. Thickness (T) 0.30 0.60 1.0 1.30 1.50 1.70 1.70 1.78
Termination Width (E) 0.15 ±0.05 0.2 ±0.1 0.4 ±0.2 0.5 ±0.2 0.6 ±0.2 0.75 ±0.25 0.75 ±0.25 0.75 ±0.25
FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS
Dielectric Features Applications
COG
(NPO)
x Ultra-stable
x Low dissipation factor
x Tight tolerance available
x Good frequency performance
x No aging of capacitance
x LC and RC tuned circuit
x Filtering
x Timing
X7R/X5R x Semi-stable high K
x High volumetric efficiency
x Highly reliable in high
temperature applications
x High insulation resistance
x Blocking
x Coupling
x Timing
x Bypassing
x Frequency discriminating
x Filtering
Y5V x Highest volumetric efficiency
x Non-polar construction
x General purpose, high K
x Bypassing
x Decoupling
x Filtering
MERITEK
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors MA Series
Specifications are subject to change without notice. rev.6
IEC
IEC
MERITEK
Mutilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors MA Series
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
1. ELECTRICAL
Temperature Characteristics *1 0±30ppm/oC , C>20pF
0+120/-40 ppm/ oC, C 20pF
C ±15% maximum
over -55oC to +125oC
C +22/-82% maximum
over -30oC to +85oC
Operating Temperature Range -55oC to +125oC-55oC to +125oC -30
oC to +85oC
Measuring Conditions for *2
Capacitance and D.F.
1MHz, 1Vrms, C 1000pF
1 KHz, 1 Vrms, C>1000pF
1KHz, 1Vrms 1KHz, 10Vrms
Dissipation Factor (D.F.)
and Tangent of Loss Angle (tan)
0.1% for C 30pF
100%/(400+20C) for C<30pF
2.5% at 50V rated
3.5% at 16V, 25V rated
5.0% at 6.3V, 10V rated
5% at 50V rated
7% at 16V, 25V rated
10% at 6.3V, 10V rated
Insulation Resistance (I.R.)
after
60 secs. charging at rated
voltage, 25oC, 55% RH max.
100G or
1000M μF
whichever is less
10G or
100M μF
whichever is less
10G or
100M μF
whichever is less
Voltage Proof, 25 oC, 1-5 secs. 2.5 x Rated Voltage 2.5 x Rated Voltage 2.5 x Rated Voltage
Capacitance Aging 0 2.5% per decade hour 7% per decade hour
*1 Class II (X7R, Z5U, Y5V) capacitors shall be made a special pre-conditioning before a test or a sequence of tests under the following conditions:
Exposure at 150 ±10oC for 1 hr, followed by setting the capacitor at room temperature for 24 ±1 hr.
*2 Capacitance is within specified tolerance; measured 1000 hours after date of manufacture because of capacitance aging of Class II capacitor.
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2. ENVIRONMENTAL
Test Test Conditions Post-Test Inspection Requirements
Solderability IEC 384-10 4.11 /JIS C 5102 8.13
Solder 60 Sn/40 Pb, 235 ±5oC
Immersed for 5 secs.
At least 75% of termination area should be well tinned
No visible damage
At least 75% of termination should be covered by solder
No visible damage
NPO X7R Y5V
Resistance to
Soldering Heat
*1 384-10 4.10 /JIS C 5102 8.14
Immersed in solder bath at
260 ±5oC for 10 ±1 secs.
Recovery: 6 to 24 hrs. (NPO)
24 ±2 hrs. (X7R, Y5V) C/C
±0.5% or ±0.5pF
whichever is greater
+10/-5% +20/-10%
No visible damage
NPO X7R
C/C ±1% or ±1pF
whichever is greater
±10%
D.F 1.5 x initial requirement
Rapid Change of
Temperature
*2 384-10 4.12 /JIS C 5102 9.3
-55oC to +125oC, 5 cycles (NPO, X7R)
Duration: 30 mins.
Recovery: 6 to 24 hrs. (NPO)
24 ±2 hrs. (X7R)
I.R 0.25 x initial requirement
No visible damage
C/C ±2% or ±1pF
whichever is greater
±2 0% ±30%
D.F. 2.0 x initial requirement 1.5 x initial requirement
Endurance
(Life Test)
*3
IEC 384-10 4.15
1000 hrs. at maximum temperature
with x 1.5 rated voltage applied
Recovery: 6 to 24 hrs. (NPO)
24 ±2 hrs. (X7R, Y5V)
I.R. 0.25 x initial requirement
No visible damage
C/ C ±2% or ±1pF
whichever is greater
±10% ±30%
D.F. 2.0 x initial requirement 1.5 x initial requirement
Humidity Test
(Damp heat,
steady state)
*4 IEC 384-10 4.14 /JIS C 5102 9.5
500 hrs. at 40 ±2oC, 90-95% RH
Recovery: 6 to 24 hrs. (NPO)
24 ±2 hrs. (X7R, Y5V)
I.R. 0.25 x initial requirement
Adhesion IEC 384-10 4.8 /JIS C 5102 8.11.2
Capacitors mounted on a substrate,
a force of 5N applied perpendicular to
the plane of substrate and parallel to
the line joining the center of
terminations for 10 ±1 secs.
No visible damage
*1-4 Class II (X7R,Y5V) capacitors shall be made a special pre-conditioning before a test or a sequence of tests under the following
conditions: Exposure at 150 ±10oC for 1 hr, followed by setting the capacitor at room temperature for 24 ±1 hr.
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MLCC Product Information
Application Series Dielectric Size Capacitance Rated voltage
NPO 0201,0402, 0603,0805,1206, 1210, 1812 0.5pF ~ 0.039μF 16V, 25V, 50V, 100V
General Purpose MA X7R 0201,0402, 0603,0805,1206, 1210, 1812 100pF ~ 1μF 10V, 16V, 25V, 50V, 100V
Y5V 0402, 0603,0805,1206, 1210, 1812 0.01uF ~ 1μF 10V, 16V, 25V, 50V, 100V
X7R 0402, 0603,0805,1206, 1210, 1812 0.1uF ~ 22μF 6.3V, 10V, 16V, 25V, 50V
High Capacitance MA X5R 0201,0402, 0603,0805,1206 0.027uF ~ 10μF 6.3V, 10V, 16V
Y5V 0402, 0603,0805,1206, 1210, 1812 0.15uF ~ 47μF 6.3V, 10V, 16V, 25V, 35V, 50V
Low Inductance MA X7R 0612 0.01uF ~ 0.15μF 50V
High Q & Low ESR HQ NPO 0402, 0603,0805 0.5pF ~ 3300μF 16V, 25V, 50V, 100V
Open-mode Design OP X7R 0805,1206, 1210, 1812 100pF ~ 1μF 100V, 200V, 250V, 500V
NPO 0805,1206, 1210, 1808, 1812 10pF ~ 6800pF 200V, 250V, 500V, 630V, 1kV, 2kV, 3kV
High Voltage HC X7R 0805,1206, 1210, 1808, 1812 100pF ~ 0.1μF 200V, 250V, 500V, 630V, 1kV, 1.5kV, 2kV, 3kV
Y5V 0805,1206, 1210, 1812 0.01uF ~ 0.68μF 200V, 250V
NPO 0612 (4 x 0603) 10pF ~ 470pF 50V
Capacitor Arrays CI X7R 0612 (4 x 0603) 680pF ~ 0.1μF 16V,25V,50V
Y5V 0612 (4 x 0603) 0.022uF ~ 0.15μF 16V,25V,50V
NPO 1808 5pF ~ 680pF 250Vac
X7R 1808 150pF ~ 1500pF 250Vac
MSCSafety capacitors (X2/Y3)
MERITEK
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors Product Information
MERITEK
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors MA
Low Inductance Series
FEATURES
•Reversed geometry termination type
•Low ESL, low ESR
•Noise reduction for high frequency
PART NUMBER SYSTEM
MA 0612 XR 103 500K
Meritek Series
Size
Dielectric
CODE XR
X7R
Capacitance
Expressed in picofarads. First 2 digits are significant digits. Third digit denotes number
of zeros to follow. Use R for decimal point for values less than 10pF.
CODE 103 124
μF 0.01 0.12
Tolerance
CODE B C D G J
±.10pF ±.25pF ±.50pF ±2% ±5%
For values less than 10 pF use C or D
Rated Voltage
2 significant digits + number of zeros.
CODE 250 500
25V 50V
X7R CAPACITANCE RANGE CHART
EIA CASE SIZE 0612
Working Voltage 50
Cap 0.010 103
(μF) 0.012 123
0.015 153
0.018 183
0.022 223
0.027 273
0.033 333
0.039 393
0.047 473
0.056 563
0.068 683
0.082 823
0.10 104
0.12 124
0.15 154
Some special values available upon request
