C1608C0G1H220JT

series introduction

# Introduction to the C1608C0G1H220JT Product Series

## 1. Overview
The C1608C0G1H220JT product series belongs to the category of ceramic capacitors. These capacitors are essential passive electronic components widely used in various electronic circuits for functions such as energy storage, filtering, coupling, and decoupling. Their high - performance characteristics make them suitable for a broad range of applications in the electronics industry.

## 2. Product Naming Convention
Let's break down the product code "C1608C0G1H220JT" to understand its key features:
- **C**: This is often used to denote a capacitor in the product naming system.
- **1608**: Refers to the capacitor's physical size, also known as the chip size. In the metric system, 1608 corresponds to a length of 1.6mm and a width of 0.8mm. This compact size makes it suitable for use in densely populated printed circuit boards (PCBs), especially in modern, miniaturized electronic devices.
- **C0G**: This is the dielectric type. C0G (also known as NP0) is a Class I ceramic dielectric. It offers excellent temperature stability, with a very low temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC). The capacitance change over a wide temperature range is extremely small, typically within ±30 ppm/°C. This makes C0G capacitors ideal for applications where stable capacitance values are crucial, such as in high - frequency circuits and precision oscillators.
- **1H**: The "1" usually represents a voltage rating code. In this case, "1H" indicates a rated voltage of 50V. This means the capacitor can safely operate at a maximum DC voltage of 50 volts without significant risk of breakdown or performance degradation.
- **220**: This is the capacitance value. In the capacitor marking system, the first two digits (22) are the significant figures, and the third digit (0) is the multiplier. So, 220 means \(22\times10^{0}\) pF, which is equal to 22 pF.
- **J**: Represents the capacitance tolerance. A "J" tolerance indicates a ±5% variation in the capacitance value from the nominal value. This relatively tight tolerance ensures that the capacitor's actual capacitance is close to the specified 22 pF, which is important for circuits that require precise capacitance values.
- **T**: This is often used to denote the packaging type. It might refer to a tape - and - reel packaging, which is a common way to package surface - mount components for automated pick - and - place assembly processes in PCB manufacturing.

## 3. Electrical Characteristics
### Capacitance
The nominal capacitance of the C1608C0G1H220JT series is 22 pF. Due to the ±5% tolerance, the actual capacitance of a specific capacitor in this series will be in the range of 20.9 pF to 23.1 pF. This relatively small capacitance value makes it suitable for high - frequency applications, where smaller capacitances are often required to achieve the desired circuit performance.

### Temperature Stability
Thanks to the C0G dielectric, these capacitors exhibit outstanding temperature stability. They can maintain their capacitance values within a very narrow range over a wide temperature span, typically from - 55°C to +125°C. This makes them reliable for use in environments with significant temperature variations, such as automotive electronics, aerospace applications, and industrial control systems.

### Dielectric Loss
C0G dielectric capacitors have extremely low dielectric loss. The low loss factor (tan δ) ensures that the capacitor dissip

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