Ceramic capacitors are a vital component in the field of electronics, known for their reliability, stability, and versatility. These capacitors are made from ceramic materials, which provide excellent dielectric properties, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. The core function of ceramic capacitors is to store electrical energy temporarily and release it when needed, effectively smoothing out voltage fluctuations and filtering signals in electronic circuits. Their ability to handle high frequencies and their low equivalent series resistance (ESR) make them ideal for applications in RF circuits, power supplies, and audio equipment.
One of the defining technical features of ceramic capacitors is their capacitance value, which can range from a few picofarads (pF) to several microfarads (µF). They are categorized into different classes, with Class 1 capacitors offering high stability and low losses, while Class 2 capacitors provide higher capacitance values but with a trade-off in stability under varying temperature and voltage conditions. The temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) is another important aspect, influencing how the capacitance changes with temperature, which is critical in precision applications.
Ceramic capacitors are widely used across various industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial automation. In consumer electronics, they are commonly found in smartphones, tablets, and laptops, where they help in signal filtering and decoupling applications. In telecommunications, ceramic capacitors are essential for maintaining signal integrity in high-frequency circuits, ensuring reliable communication. The automotive industry also benefits from ceramic capacitors, particularly in electronic control units (ECUs) and safety systems, where their robustness and reliability are crucial.
Moreover, military and aerospace applications leverage the durability and performance of ceramic capacitors under extreme conditions. Specialized variants, such as those compliant with MIL-PRF-55681 specifications, are designed to meet stringent requirements for reliability and performance in critical systems. As technology continues to advance, the demand for miniaturized and high-performance capacitors grows, making ceramic capacitors an indispensable component in modern electronic designs. Their unique combination of properties ensures that they will remain a cornerstone of electronic component technology for years to come.
Ceramic Dielectric Capacitors is a subcategory of Capacitors
Ceramic Dielectric Capacitors consists of the following:Multilayer ceramic capacitors, 100pF, 25V, C0G
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for SMD/SMT applications
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for SMD/SMT applications
SMD 1206 multilayer ceramic capacitors, X7R
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for various applications
SMD/SMT X7R 1uF 250V ceramic capacitors
Assorted electronic components, likely capacitors
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for SMD/SMT applications
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for passive components
Ceramic capacitors for various capacitance values
Specialty ceramic capacitors of various capacitances
High - voltage ceramic capacitors in various sizes
High-voltage ceramic capacitors with various capacitances
Ceramic disc and radial capacitors in various values
Ceramic disc capacitors for various applications
Leaded multilayer ceramic capacitors for various applications
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for various uses
SMD multilayer ceramic capacitors, 150V, 10pF
Multilayer ceramic capacitors in different forms
Multilayer ceramic capacitors of various voltages
Multilayer ceramic capacitors, various voltages
High-voltage ceramic disc capacitors for industrial applications
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for radial and through-hole applications
Compact 0805 ceramic capacitors, 2.2uF, 16V, X7R, for SMD applications
Surface-mount ceramic capacitors, 4.7uF, 16V, X5R, 1206 size
High-voltage ceramic capacitors and PROFIBUS DP network components
Surface-mount ceramic capacitors for automotive and commercial electronics
Compact 0603 SMD ceramic capacitors for high-voltage applications
Small 0805 SMD ceramic capacitors for precision electronic circuits
High-voltage radial ceramic capacitors for robust electronic applications
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for radial mounting in electronics
Radial leaded ceramic capacitors, 0.047uF, 100V, X7R, 125°C
Radial ceramic capacitors, 0.056uF, 50V, X7R, for high-temperature applications
Compact 1uF ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronic circuits
Compact 10uF ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronics
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for precision electronic applications
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for precision electronic applications
Radial ceramic capacitors with 10pF capacity, various voltages
High-voltage radial ceramic capacitors for diverse electronic applications
High-voltage radial ceramic capacitors for diverse electronic applications
Small 0402 ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronics
Leaded multilayer ceramic capacitors, 0.1uF, 50V, X7R dielectric
Compact multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface-mount applications
Small 0201 multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface-mount applications
Compact multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface-mount applications
High-voltage ceramic disc capacitors for radial mounting
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for SMD applications, 125°C rated
Radial ceramic capacitors for general electronic use
Compact multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface mount applications
Compact ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronic circuits
Multilayer ceramic capacitors, 100pF, 25V, C0G
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for SMD/SMT applications
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for SMD/SMT applications
SMD 1206 multilayer ceramic capacitors, X7R
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for various applications
SMD/SMT X7R 1uF 250V ceramic capacitors
Assorted electronic components, likely capacitors
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for SMD/SMT applications
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for passive components
Ceramic capacitors for various capacitance values
Specialty ceramic capacitors of various capacitances
High - voltage ceramic capacitors in various sizes
High-voltage ceramic capacitors with various capacitances
Ceramic disc and radial capacitors in various values
Ceramic disc capacitors for various applications
Leaded multilayer ceramic capacitors for various applications
Multilayer ceramic capacitors for various uses
SMD multilayer ceramic capacitors, 150V, 10pF
Multilayer ceramic capacitors in different forms
Multilayer ceramic capacitors of various voltages
Multilayer ceramic capacitors, various voltages
High-voltage ceramic disc capacitors for industrial applications
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for radial and through-hole applications
Compact 0805 ceramic capacitors, 2.2uF, 16V, X7R, for SMD applications
Surface-mount ceramic capacitors, 4.7uF, 16V, X5R, 1206 size
High-voltage ceramic capacitors and PROFIBUS DP network components
Surface-mount ceramic capacitors for automotive and commercial electronics
Compact 0603 SMD ceramic capacitors for high-voltage applications
Small 0805 SMD ceramic capacitors for precision electronic circuits
High-voltage radial ceramic capacitors for robust electronic applications
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for radial mounting in electronics
Radial leaded ceramic capacitors, 0.047uF, 100V, X7R, 125°C
Radial ceramic capacitors, 0.056uF, 50V, X7R, for high-temperature applications
Compact 1uF ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronic circuits
Compact 10uF ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronics
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for precision electronic applications
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for precision electronic applications
Radial ceramic capacitors with 10pF capacity, various voltages
High-voltage radial ceramic capacitors for diverse electronic applications
High-voltage radial ceramic capacitors for diverse electronic applications
Small 0402 ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronics
Leaded multilayer ceramic capacitors, 0.1uF, 50V, X7R dielectric
Compact multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface-mount applications
Small 0201 multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface-mount applications
Compact multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface-mount applications
High-voltage ceramic disc capacitors for radial mounting
High-voltage ceramic capacitors for SMD applications, 125°C rated
Radial ceramic capacitors for general electronic use
Compact multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface mount applications
Compact ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronic circuits