C3216C0G2J221J060AA Series

series introduction

# Introduction to the C3216C0G2J221J060AA Product Series

## 1. Overview
The C3216C0G2J221J060AA product series belongs to the category of electronic components, specifically ceramic capacitors. These capacitors play a crucial role in a wide range of electronic circuits, providing functions such as energy storage, filtering, coupling, and decoupling. Their design and performance characteristics make them suitable for various applications in different industries.

## 2. Nomenclature Explanation
Let's break down the product code C3216C0G2J221J060AA to understand its key features:
- **C3216**: This part of the code typically represents the physical size of the capacitor. In the industry - standard surface - mount device (SMD) sizing convention, 3216 corresponds to a length of 3.2mm and a width of 1.6mm. This compact size makes it suitable for use in densely populated printed circuit boards (PCBs), where space is often at a premium.
- **C0G**: C0G is a dielectric material code. 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 (usually from - 55°C to +125°C) is extremely small, typically within ±30 ppm/°C. This makes C0G capacitors ideal for applications where stable capacitance values are critical, such as in high - frequency oscillators, filters, and precision timing circuits.
- **2J**: The "2" might be related to a specific product family or series within the manufacturer's portfolio, while "J" often represents the tolerance of the capacitor. In this case, a "J" tolerance means ±5%, indicating that the actual capacitance value of the capacitor can deviate by up to 5% from the nominal value.
- **221**: This is the capacitance value code. In the three - digit capacitor coding system, the first two digits are the significant figures, and the third digit is the multiplier. So, for 221, the significant figures are 22, and the multiplier is 10^1. Therefore, the nominal capacitance value is 22 x 10^1 pF = 220 pF.
- **J**: Similar to the previous "J", it may also be related to tolerance or some other electrical characteristic. In some cases, it could be an additional specification related to the capacitor's performance under specific conditions.
- **060**: This could represent the rated voltage of the capacitor. For example, it might indicate a rated voltage of 60V, which means the capacitor can safely operate at voltages up to 60V without significant risk of breakdown or damage.
- **AA**: This is often a manufacturer - specific code that may represent additional features, such as packaging options, manufacturing process variations, or specific quality control levels.

## 3. Electrical Characteristics
### Capacitance
As mentioned earlier, the nominal capacitance of the C3216C0G2J221J060AA series is 220 pF with a tolerance of ±5%. This means that the actual capacitance value of each capacitor in the series will fall within the range of 209 pF (220 pF - 5% of 220 pF) to 231 pF (220 pF+ 5% of 220 pF).
### Temperature Stability
Thanks to the C0G dielectric, these capacitors exhibit outstanding temperature