C2012X5R1A106K125AB Series

series introduction

# Introduction to the C2012X5R1A106K125AB Product Series

## 1. Overview
The C2012X5R1A106K125AB product series belongs to the category of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). These capacitors are essential passive components widely used in various electronic circuits to store and release electrical energy, filter signals, and stabilize voltage levels. Their compact size, high performance, and reliability make them a popular choice in modern electronic devices.

## 2. Product Naming Convention
Let's break down the product code "C2012X5R1A106K125AB" to understand its key specifications:
- **C**: Usually indicates that it is a capacitor.
- **2012**: This refers to the capacitor's physical size, also known as the imperial size code. In the imperial system, 2012 corresponds to a length of 0.20 inches (5.08 mm) and a width of 0.12 inches (3.05 mm). This size is relatively common and offers a good balance between capacitance value and board space utilization.
- **X5R**: It represents the dielectric type of the capacitor. X5R is a Class II dielectric, which has a relatively high dielectric constant. This allows the capacitor to achieve a relatively large capacitance value in a small package. The "X" indicates that the lower temperature limit of the capacitor is -55°C, and the "5" means the upper temperature limit is +85°C. The capacitance change within this temperature range is typically within ±15%.
- **1A**: This is related to the rated voltage of the capacitor. In this case, "1A" corresponds to a rated voltage of 10V. The voltage rating is an important parameter as it determines the maximum voltage that the capacitor can safely withstand without experiencing breakdown or other reliability issues.
- **106**: This is the capacitance value code. Using the standard capacitor value coding system, "106" means 10 followed by 6 zeros, which translates to a capacitance of 10 μF (microfarads).
- **K**: It represents the tolerance of the capacitance value. A "K" tolerance means that the actual capacitance value of the capacitor can vary within ±10% of the nominal value (10 μF in this case).
- **125**: This might be a specific code related to the manufacturer's internal specifications, such as a particular production batch or a specific performance characteristic.
- **AB**: Similar to "125", "AB" is likely a manufacturer - specific code for additional product information, such as packaging type or a minor variation in the manufacturing process.

## 3. Electrical Characteristics
### Capacitance
With a nominal capacitance of 10 μF, the C2012X5R1A106K125AB capacitors can store a relatively large amount of electrical charge. This makes them suitable for applications where significant energy storage or filtering is required, such as power supply decoupling in electronic circuits.
### Voltage Rating
The rated voltage of 10V means that these capacitors can be safely used in circuits where the voltage across them does not exceed this value. Exceeding the rated voltage can lead to dielectric breakdown, which can damage the capacitor and potentially the entire circuit.
### Temperature Stability
Thanks to the X5R dielectric, the capacitance of these capacitors remains relatively stable within the temperature range of -55°C to +85°C. This makes them suitable for use in a wide variety of environments, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics applications where temperature variations are common.
### Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)