MLC
Capacitors
Introduction to Knowles Capacitors
At Knowles Capacitors we make Single Layer, Multilayer,
High Reliability and Precision Variable Capacitors; EMI Filters
and Thin Film Devices.
Our business was formed by combining Dielectric
Laboratories, Johanson Manufacturing, Novacap, Syfer
Technology and Voltronics into a single organization - each
well-established specialty capacitor makers with a combined
history of over 175 years.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of components
important to engineers in applications where function and
reliability are key. The markets we serve include medical
implantable and medical equipment, military, aerospace/
avionics, EMI and connector filtering, oil exploration,
instrumentation, industrial electronics, optical networks,
telecom and automotive.
We aim to be a leader in every market we serve, to
the benefit of our customers and our mutual long-
term success. We achieve this by:
l Understanding our customers’ real needs and providing
products and services to meet and exceed them.
l Providing better products and services than competitors.
l Investing in product development, manufacturing
processes and people.
l Insisting on the highest ethical standards and a business
culture of trust, respect and open communication.
Products in this catalogue form the basis of our ranges for
‘new designs’. However, there are legacy products from
our five brands that will still be available – we ask that you
contact your local Sales Office for details and ordering.
Product Selector
Medical
RF
High Frequency
Snubber
Frequency Control/Tuning,
Impedance Matching
Capacitors Modem/Tip and Ring
and Decoupling/Smoothing
Filters AC Noise Removal
SM and High Voltage Circuitry
Leaded High Speed Decoupling
Feedthrough Filtering
Automotive
Harsh Environments
Mil/Aero
is particularly recommended
for these applications where
possible.
X7R, C0G/NP0, High Q & Ultra-low ESR
0402 to 4040 non-magnetic termination Pages 68-71
0.1pF to 6.8µF - 16V to 3kV
High Q, C0G/NP0 & Porcelain Range Pages 40-52
Ultra-low ESR
MRI/Non-Magnetic C0G/NP0 Range
0402 to 8060 Pages 30-33
0.47pF to 1µF - 10V to 12kV & 36-37
Class 1 Dielectrics
Low DF/ESR X7R Pages 24-25
1812/2220/2225 & 60-61
100nF to 1µF - 250Vdc
Class 1 Dielectrics X7R, C0G/NP0 Y2/X1, X2
Safety Certified Ranges UL/TÜV Pages 65-67
1808/1812/2211/2215/2220
High Capacitance
X7R/X5R Ranges Pages 24-25
0603 to 8060 & 60-61
100pF to 22µF - 16V to 12kV
Safety Certified
X7R, E03 X2Y IPCs Pages 92-95
0603 to 1812
150pF to 1.2µF - 16V to 1kV
High Capacitance
X7R, C0G/NP0, Y2/X1, X2 Pages 65-67
Safety Certified Ranges UL/TÜV
1808/1812/2211/2215/2220
Balanced Line Capacitors
X7R, C0G/NP0 Ranges Page 64
250Vac rated 50/60Hz AC
Safety Certified
StackiCap™ Page 62
250Vac Range
0505/1111/1825 Ranges Page 40
X7R, C0G/NP0, High Q
PCB Space Saving
X7R and C0G/NP0, E03 X2Y IPCs Pages 92-95
0603 to 2220
10pF to 1.2µF
Low Inductance Capacitors
E01/E07/SBSGC/SBSMC Pages 92-95
X7R, C0G/NP0
0805 to 2220 - 1A to 20A
Capacitive
SBSP/SBSG/SBSM Pages 92-95
X7R, C0G/NP0 1206 to 2220
22pF to 470nF - 1A to 10A
Capacitive/Inductive Pi
AEC-Q200 E03 X2Y IPCs Pages 92-95
X7R and C0G/NP0 AEC-Q200 E01/E07
Feedthrough Capacitors
Filtering
Open Mode and Tandem Page 56
FlexiCap™ Capacitors
with extra safe electrode design
MLCC
AEC-Q200 Ranges Pages 58-59
X7R, C0G/NP0
High Temperature
X8R Range Page 74
Dipped Radial Leaded Operational temperature up to 150°C
Capacitors
Class I & II High Temperature Page 75
High Reliability 160ºC and 200ºC
Capacitors and Filters
X7R, C0G/NP0 Pages 83-91
4.7pF to 22µF - 50V to 12kV
115Vac 400Hz range Pages 57, 72,
S02A/IECQ-CECC/MIL-PRF/Burn in 94 & 95
Hi Rel X2Y IPCs
Contents
General & Dielectric classifications and characteristics.............................................................................2-5
Technical Termination types including FlexiCap™....................................................................................6-7
Introduction Manufacturing processes..........................................................................................................8
Testing....................................................................................................................................9
IECQ-CECC and AEC-Q200 Periodic Tests.................................................................................10
High Reliability Testing............................................................................................................11
Regulations and Compliance...................................................................................................12
Explanation on Ageing of MLC.................................................................................................13
Handling, Storage, Soldering and Mechanical Precautions..................................................... 14-16
Chip Marking System..............................................................................................................17
Packaging Information - Ceramic chip capacitors................................................................. 18-19
Chip Dimensions....................................................................................................................20
MLCC Ordering Chip Ordering Information..................................................................DLI..............................21
Information Chip Ordering Information..................................................................Novacap......................22
Chip Ordering Information..................................................................Syfer............................23
MLC Quick Reference Guide.......................................................................Novacap-Syfer.......24-25
Capacitors Industry Standard - X7R.....................................................................Novacap-Syfer.......26-29
Industry Standard - C0G/NP0..............................................................Novacap-Syfer.......30-33
Other Popular Sizes - X7R...................................................................Novacap-Syfer.......34-35
Other Popular Sizes - C0G/NP0............................................................Novacap-Syfer.......36-37
Standard Chip - BX.............................................................................Novacap..................... 38
Improved ESR - BX & X7R...................................................................Novacap..................... 39
High Q - Q(MS) & U ranges.................................................................Syfer......................40-42
High Q - H range - High Temperature 150ºC - X8G...............................Syfer..................... 43-44
High Q - High Power RF - Surface Mount & Ribbon Leaded....................Syfer..................... 45-46
High Q Porcelain - CF Series - C0G/NP0...............................................DLI......................... 47-49
High Q Porcelain - AH Series - P90......................................................DLI.........................50-52
VC1 Residual - X7R.............................................................................Syfer.......................... 53
TCC/VCC range - (BX & BZ) X7R..........................................................Syfer......................54-55
Open Mode and Tandem - X7R............................................................Syfer.......................... 56
IECQ-CECC range - C0G/NP0 & X7R....................................................Syfer.......................... 57
Automotive Grade - AEC-Q200 range - MLC, EMI & X2Y........................Syfer......................58-59
High Capacitance - X7R & X5R............................................................Novacap.................60-61
StackiCap™ - X7R..............................................................................Syfer.......................... 62
NC range - X7R..................................................................................Syfer.......................... 63
250Vac rated 50/60Hz AC...................................................................Syfer.......................... 64
250Vac Safety Certified AC..................................................................Syfer......................65-67
Non-Magnetic - High Q, C0G/NP0 & X7R..............................................Syfer-Voltronics.....68-69
Non-Magnetic - High Power RF - High Q..............................................Syfer-Voltronics..... 68-69
Non-Magnetic - High Power RF - High Q - Porcelain P90 & C0G/NP0......Voltronics............... 70-71
115Vac 400Hz - C0G/NP0 & X7R.........................................................Syfer.......................... 72
DWV (High Dielectric Withstand Voltage) range - C0G/NP0 & X7R..........Syfer.......................... 73
High Temperature - X8R - 150ºC.........................................................Novacap-Syfer........... 74
High Temperature - C0G/NP0 & Class II - 160ºC & 200ºC.....................Novacap..................... 75
HiT range of 200ºC Caps - C0G/NP0 & X7R..........................................Novacap-Syfer........... 76
Capacitor Assemblies - ST & SM ranges - C0G/NP0 & X7R.....................Novacap.................77-81
Capacitor Assemblies - ‘Cap-Rack’ Arrays.............................................Novacap..................... 82
MLC Radial Radial Leaded - Ordering Information..................................................Novacap-Syfer........... 83
Leaded Standard Radial Leaded - C0G/NP0, X7R & X8R....................................Novacap.................84-85
Capacitors Standard Radial Leaded - C0G/NP0, X7R..............................................Syfer......................86-89
High Temperature Radial Leaded - Epoxy Coated.................................Novacap..................... 90
High Temperature Radial Leaded - Encapsulated..................................Novacap..................... 91
SM EMI Filters Feedthrough Filters - E01 & E07..........................................................Syfer......................92-93
X2Y Integrated Passive Components - E03...........................................Syfer......................94-95
Dielectric characteristics
Class I Dielectrics
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors are generally divided into classes dielectric characteristics with negligible dependence of capacitance
which are defined by the capacitance temperature characteristics and dissipation factor with time, voltage and frequency. They
over specified temperature ranges. These are designated by alpha exhibit the following characteristics:-
numeric codes. Code definitions are summarised below and are also a) Time does not significantly affect capacitance and dissipation
available in the relevant national and international specifications. factor (Tan δ) – no ageing.
Capacitors within this class have a dielectric constant range from b) Capacitance and dissipation factor are not affected by voltage.
10 to 100. They are used in applications which require ultra stable c) Linear temperature coefficient.
Class I Dielectrics
C0G/NP0 P90 C0G/NP0 X8G Class I
(Porcelain) (Porcelain) High Temperature
Ultra stable Ultra stable Ultra stable Ultra stable Ultra stable
Dielectric IECQ-CECC - - 1B/CG - - -
classifications EIA C0G/NP0 P90 C0G/NP0 X8G - -
MIL - - CG (BP) - - -
DLI CF AH - - - - -
Ordering code Novacap - - - N, RN - F D, RD
Syfer - - Q, U C H - G
Voltronics F H Q - - - -
Rated -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to -55ºC to
temperature +125ºC +125ºC +125ºC -55ºC to +125ºC +150ºC +160ºC +200ºC
range
Maximum No DC voltage 0 ±15 ppm/ºC 0 ±20 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC 0 ±30 ppm/ºC
capacitance applied
change over
temperature Rated DC -
range voltage applied
>50pF 10µF = 10%
Dissipation factor: 0603 > 0.22µF = 10%, 1210 > 4.7µF = 5%, 0603 > 1.0µF = 10%,
0805 > 1.0µF = 5%, 1210 > 22µF = 10% 0805 > 4.7µF = 10%,
0805 > 2.2µF = 10%, 1206 > 4.7µF = 10%,
Insulation resistance @25ºC: >10GW or >100WF >10GW or >100WF
whichever is less whichever is less
Dielectric withstanding voltage: 250% 250%
Ageing Rate: X7R 3.5% typical X5R 5% typical
1KHz, 1.0 ±0.2 VRMS
Test parameters @ 25°C: 1KHz, 1.0 ±0.2 VRMS 120Hz, 0.5 ±0.1 VRMS
for 22µF, 47µF & 100µF
Ordering information - High Capacitance Chip Capacitors
1206 W 476 K 6R3 N X080 T
Chip Dielectric Capacitance Tolerance Voltage-VDCW Termination Thickness option Packing
sizes
0402 BB* = X7R Value in Picofarads. K = ± 10% Two significant N = Nickel Barrier Blank = Standard No suffix = Bulk
0603 BW*= X5R Two significant figures, M = ± 20% figures, followed by (100% tin) thickness T = Tape & Reel
0805 followed by number number of zeros. Y = Nickel Barrier X = special thickness,
1206 of zeros: R denotes decimal (90% tin/10% lead) specified in inches:
1210 476 = 47µF point: NG = Nickel Barrier X085 = 0.085”
1812 (47,000,000pF) 6R3 = 6.3V Gold Flash
501 = 500V
*Formerly
B & W codes
Note: BME parts available with added high reliability test. Consult the factory.
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StackiCap™ Capacitors - X7R
The StackiCap™ range offers a significant reduction in ‘PCB real
estate’ for an equivalent capacitance value when board space is at a
premium. For example, a standard 150nF chip in a 8060 case size is
now available in a much smaller 3640 case size.
Knowles’s unique patented* construction and FlexiCap™ termination
material make the StackiCap™ range suitable for applications
including: power supplies, lighting, aerospace electronics and
high voltage applications where a large amount of capacitance is
required. Further developments are on-going, please contact the
Sales Office for details of the full range.
* StackiCap™ technology is protected by international patents (pending) EP2847776,
WO2013186172A1, US20150146343A1 and CN104471660A.
Maximum capacitance Insulation resistance
Up to 5.6µF Time Constant (RxCr) (whichever is the least - 500s or 500MΩ)
Maximum voltage
Up to 2kV
Maximum capacitance values - StackiCap™ Capacitors
Chip size 1812 2220 3640
Thickness max. 3.2mm 4.2mm 4.2mm
200/250V 1.0µF 2.2µF 5.6µF
500V 470nF 1.2µF 2.7µF
630V 330nF 1.0µF 2.2µF
1kV 180nF 470nF 1.0µF
1.2kV 100nF 220nF 470nF
1.5kV 56nF 150nF 330nF
2kV 33nF 100nF 150nF
= AEC-Q200
Ordering information - StackiCap™ Capacitors
1812 Y 500 0474 K J T WS2
Chip size Termination Voltage Capacitance in Capacitance Dielectric Packaging Suffix code
picofarads (pF) tolerance
1812 Y = FlexiCap™ 200/250 = 200/250V First digit is 0. Second J = ±5% J = X7R T = 178mm WS2
2220 termination base with nickel 500 = 500V and third digits are K = ±10% (BME) (7”) reel
3640 barrier (100% matte tin plating). 630 = 630V significant figures of M = ±20% E = X7R R = 330mm
RoHS compliant. Lead free. 1K0 = 1kV capacitance code in (2R1) (13”) reel
H = FlexiCap™ 1K2 = 1.2kV picofarads (pF). Fourth AEC-Q200 B = Bulk pack -
Termination base with nickel 1K5 = 1.5kV digit is number of zeros S = X7R tubs or trays
barrier (Tin/lead plating with 2K0 = 2kV eg. 0474 = 470nF (BME)
minimum 10% lead). Values are E12 series AEC-Q200
Not RoHS compliant. X = X7R
Reeled quantities - StackiCap™ Capacitors
1812 2220 3640 StackiCap
178mm (7”) Reel 500 500 -
330mm (13”) Reel 2,000 2,000 500
Note: Parts in this range may be defined as dual-use under export control legislation as
such may be subject to export licence restrictions.
Please refer to page 12 for more information on the dual-use regulations and contact
the Sales Office for further information on specific part numbers.
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NC Capacitors - X7R
MLCCs are particularly suitable for high voltage applications where
small size is required. For standard high voltage capacitors a
coating may be required to be applied post soldering.
The NC range is designed to achieve the maximum capacitance
range possible for a given component size and high voltage, but
100% coating of the chip after mounting, including especially
between the board and the component (between the mounting
pads) is mandatory to ensure flashover does not occur. To ensure
the coating achieves total coverage around all four exposed sides of
the chip, it may be necessary to slot or cut the PCB under the chip.
Knowles / Syfer application note AN0043 gives more information on
the coating requirements.
This range is fully compliant with the RoHS, REACH and WEEE
directives.
Operating Temperature Insulation Resistance at +25°C
-55°C to +125°C Time constant (Ri xCr) (whichever is the least) 100GΩ or 1000s
Temperature Coefficient (Typical) Ageing Rate
± 15% Typical
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