C0603X7R1C471M

Compact multilayer ceramic capacitors for surface-mount electronics

Manufacturer: tdk

series introduction

# Introduction to the C0603X7R1C471M Product Series

## 1. Overview
The C0603X7R1C471M belongs to a specific series of ceramic capacitors, which are essential passive electronic components widely used in various electronic circuits. These capacitors play a crucial role in functions such as energy storage, filtering, coupling, and decoupling, ensuring the stable operation of electronic devices.

## 2. Product Naming Convention
Let's break down the product code "C0603X7R1C471M" to understand its key characteristics:
- **C**: Usually indicates that it is a ceramic capacitor.
- **0603**: This is the package size of the capacitor. In the imperial system, 0603 represents a length of 0.06 inches (about 1.6mm) and a width of 0.03 inches (about 0.8mm). This compact size makes it suitable for use in high - density printed circuit boards (PCBs), allowing for more components to be placed in a limited space.
- **X7R**: It is the dielectric type of the capacitor. X7R is a Class II dielectric, which offers a good balance between capacitance stability and cost. It has a temperature coefficient of ±15% over a temperature range of - 55°C to +125°C. This means that the capacitance value of the capacitor will change within this relatively narrow range under different temperature conditions, ensuring reliable performance in a wide variety of environments.
- **1**: This digit may represent specific manufacturing or product - line related information, which could vary depending on the manufacturer's internal coding system.
- **C**: It might be an additional code related to the capacitor's characteristics, such as voltage rating or tolerance group, specific to the manufacturer's product classification.
- **471**: This is the capacitance value code. In the capacitor coding system, the first two digits are significant figures, and the third digit is the multiplier. So, 471 means 47 × 10¹ pF, which is equal to 470 pF.
- **M**: It represents the capacitance tolerance. An "M" tolerance means ±20%. This indicates that the actual capacitance value of the capacitor can deviate by up to 20% from the nominal value of 470 pF.

## 3. Electrical Characteristics
### Capacitance
The nominal capacitance of the C0603X7R1C471M is 470 pF. This capacitance value is suitable for a variety of applications, such as high - frequency filtering in radio frequency (RF) circuits, where it can help to remove unwanted high - frequency noise and interference.
### Voltage Rating
The voltage rating of this capacitor series depends on the specific product within the series. Common voltage ratings for 0603 - sized X7R capacitors can range from a few volts to several tens of volts, such as 6.3V, 10V, 16V, 25V, etc. The voltage rating indicates the maximum DC or peak AC voltage that the capacitor can withstand without significant degradation or failure.
### Temperature Coefficient
As mentioned earlier, the X7R dielectric has a temperature coefficient of ±15% over the temperature range of - 55°C to +125°C. This makes the C0603X7R1C471M suitable for use in environments with wide temperature variations, such as automotive electronics, industrial control systems, and outdoor electronic devices.
### Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
The ESR of the C0603X7R1C47

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C0603X7R1C471M
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