MC
Series
Tantalum Chip
Surface Mount
General Purpose
125 C
Maximum
Temperature
Actual
Size
The MC series are the standard general purpose tantalum chip capacitors from UCC/NCC. These
capacitors are available in both a 20% or 10% tolerance. Typical applications for the MC series
include personal computers, cellular phones, VCRs and audio components. If smaller case sizes for a
given capacitance and voltage are required, please refer to the MCS or MCM series.
Refer to the Mini-Glossary at the end of the tantalum chip capacitors section for additional technical
information and specifications.
TANTALUM CHIP
MC
Summary of Specifications
Surface mount terminals.
Capacitance range: 0.047 to 68µF.
Voltage range: 4 to 50VDC.
Operating temperature range: 55 C to 125 C.
Standard capacitance tolerance: 20% or 10%
Nominal case size (L W H): 3.2 1.6 1.6mm to 7.3 4.3
Rated lifetime: 2,000 hours at 85 C.
2.8mm.
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MC Series
MC Specifications
Item
Operating Temperature Range
Rated Voltage Range
Capacitance Range
Capacitance Tolerance
Leakage Current
55 to
Characteristics
85 C without voltage derating;
55 to 125 C with voltage derating.
4 to 50VDC
0.047 to 68 F
20% ( M ) or 10% ( K ) at
20 C, 120Hz
I
0.01CV or 0.5 A, whichever is greater, after applying the DC rated voltage for 5 minutes
at 20 C.
Where I = Leakage current ( A ), C = Nominal capacitance ( F ) and V = Rated voltage ( VDC)
Dissipation Factor ( Tan )
At
20 C, 120Hz
≤
4.7 F
4%
≥
6.8 F
6%
Capacitance ( F )
Max. Tan
( DF )
Low and High Temperature
Characteristics
In accordance with JIS-C-5102 test conditions, the measurements for stability of electrical
performance of capacitors at 55 C, 85 C and 125 C are shown in the following table.
Temperature ( C )
Max. Capacitance Change
Max. Tan
( DF )
≤
4.7 F
≥
6.8 F
55 C
10%
6%
8%
—
85 C
10%
4%
6%
≤
0.1CV or 5 A,
whichever is greater
125 C
15%
4%
6%
≤
0.125CV or 6.25 A,
whichever is greater
Max. Leakage Current
Surge Voltage Test
In accordance with JIS-C-5102 test conditions, the following specifications shall be satisfied
when the capacitors are restored to 20 C after applying the specified surge voltage for 1,000
cycles (1 cycle = 30 sec. on, 330 sec. off ) at 85 C.
Capacitance change :
≤
5% of initial measured value
Tan ( DF )
: shall not exceed initial specified DF value above
Leakage current
: shall not exceed initial specified LC value above
Soldering Heat Resistance
In accordance with JIS-C-5143 test conditions, the mounting surface of capacitor terminals
shall be dipped in a solder bath of eutectic solder (Sn 60%, Pb 40%) at 260 C for 5 seconds.
After cooling and 1- 2 hours at room temperature, the following specifications shall be satisfied
when the capacitors are tested for electrical performance and appearance at 20 C.
Capacitance change :
≤
5% of initial measured value
Tan ( DF )
: shall not exceed initial specified DF value above
Leakage current
: shall not exceed initial specified LC value above
Appearance
: no abnormality
Humidity Load Life Test
In accordance with JIS-C-5102 test conditions, the following specifications shall be satisfied
when the capacitors are restored to 20 C after applying the DC rated voltage for 500 hours
at 40 C, 90 - 95% RH.
Capacitance change :
≤
5% of initial measured value
Tan ( DF )
: shall not exceed initial specified DF value above
Leakage current
: shall not exceed initial specified LC value above
TANTALUM CHIP
MC
Load Life Test
In accordance with JIS-C-5102 test conditions, the following specifications shall be satisfied
when the capacitors are restored to 20 C after applying the DC rated voltage for 2,000 hours
at 85 C.
Capacitance change :
≤
10% of initial measured value
Tan ( DF )
: shall not exceed initial specified DF value above
Leakage current
: shall not exceed initial specified LC value above
Failure Rate
Standard
1% per 1,000 hours after applying the DC rated voltage through a 1Ω / V resistor at
Satisfies characteristic SB of JIS-C-5143
85 C.
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MC Series
Diagram of Dimensions
Tantalum Chips
Unit: mm
L
W
Case Dimensions
UCC
EIA
Case Code Case Code
L
3.2 0.2
3.5 0.2
4.7 0.2
6.0 0.2
5.8 0.2
7.3 0.2
1.6
2.8
2.6
3.2
4.6
4.3
W
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
1.6
1.9
1.8
2.5
3.2
2.8
H
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.8
0.8
0.9
1.3
1.3
1.3
a
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
1.2
2.2
1.8
2.2
2.4
2.4
b
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
H
a
a
b
A
B
2
B
C
D
2
D
A
B
–
C
–
D
Part Numbering System for MC Series
6
MC
156
M
C
TER
When ordering, always specify complete catalog number for MC Series.
Taping Code: TER = standard polarity orientation on 7” reel.
TEL = optional polarity orientation on 7” reel.
Case Code: Refer to diagram of dimensions for standard case sizes.
Capacitance Tolerance: M = 20%; K = 10%
Capacitance Value: Expressed in picofarads. The first two digits are
significant figures, and the third digit indicates the number of zeros
following these figures ( e.g. 156 = 15,000,000pF = 15 F ).
Series Name: Indicates Basic Capacitor Design.
Voltage Code: 6 = 6.3VDC (decimals are dropped for part numbering code).
Standard Voltage Ratings - Tantalum Chips
Rated
Voltage
(WVDC)
Capacitance
(µF )
Catalog
†Part
Number
†
UCC
Case Code*
EIA
Case Code*
TANTALUM CHIP
4 Volts
5 Volts Surge
2.2
3.3
6.8
10
10
22
33
68
68
1.5
2.2
4.7
6.8
6.8
4MC225MATER
4MC335MATER
4MC685MBTER
4MC106MBTER
4MC106MB2TER
4MC226MCTER
4MC336MCTER
4MC686MDTER
4MC686MD2TER
6MC155MATER
6MC225MATER
6MC475MBTER
6MC685MBTER
6MC685MB2TER
A
A
B
B
B2
C
C
D
D2
A
A
B
B
B2
A
A
–
–
B
C
C
D
–
A
A
–
–
B
MC
6.3 Volts
8 Volts Surge
20% tolerance. Substitute code letter K in part number for 10% tolerance.
TER = standard taping code. TEL = optional taping code. Refer to taping specifications.
*
Refer to diagram of dimensions for actual case sizes.
†
M=
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Standard Voltage Ratings - Tantalum Chips
Rated
Voltage
(WVDC)
Capacitance
(µF )
Catalog
†Part
Number
†
UCC
Case Code*
EIA
Case Code*
6.3 Volts
8 Volts Surge
15
22
33
33
47
47
1.0
1.5
3.3
4.7
4.7
10
15
22
22
33
33
0.68
1.0
2.2
3.3
3.3
6.8
10
15
15
22
22
0.47
0.68
2.2
2.2
4.7
6.8
10
10
15
15
0.33
0.47
1.5
1.5
3.3
4.7
6.8
6.8
10
10
0.068
0.1
0.15
0.22
0.33
6MC156MCTER
6MC226MCTER
6MC336MDTER
6MC336MD2TER
6MC476MDTER
6MC476MD2TER
10MC105MATER
10MC155MATER
10MC335MBTER
10MC475MBTER
10MC475MB2TER
10MC106MCTER
10MC156MCTER
10MC226MDTER
10MC226MD2TER
10MC336MDTER
10MC336MD2TER
16MC684MATER
16MC105MATER
16MC225MBTER
16MC335MBTER
16MC335MB2TER
16MC685MCTER
16MC106MCTER
16MC156MDTER
16MC156MD2TER
16MC226MDTER
16MC226MD2TER
20MC474MATER
20MC684MATER
20MC225MBTER
20MC225MB2TER
20MC475MCTER
20MC685MCTER
20MC106MDTER
20MC106MD2TER
20MC156MDTER
20MC156MD2TER
25MC334MATER
25MC474MATER
25MC155MBTER
25MC155MB2TER
25MC335MCTER
25MC475MCTER
25MC685MDTER
25MC685MD2TER
25MC106MDTER
25MC106MD2TER
35MC683MATER
35MC104MATER
35MC154MATER
35MC224MATER
35MC334MATER
C
C
D
D2
D
D2
A
A
B
B
B2
C
C
D
D2
D
D2
A
A
B
B
B2
C
C
D
D2
D
D2
A
A
B
B2
C
C
D
D2
D
D2
A
A
B
B2
C
C
D
D2
D
D2
A
A
A
A
A
C
C
D
–
D
–
A
A
–
–
B
C
C
D
–
D
–
A
A
–
–
B
C
C
D
–
D
–
A
A
–
B
C
C
D
–
D
–
A
A
–
B
C
C
D
–
D
–
A
A
A
A
A
10 Volts
13 Volts Surge
16 Volts
20 Volts Surge
20 Volts
25 Volts Surge
TANTALUM CHIP
MC
25 Volts
32 Volts Surge
35 Volts
44 Volts Surge
†
M=
20% tolerance. Substitute code letter K in part number for 10% tolerance.
TER = standard taping code. TEL = optional taping code. Refer to taping specifications.
*
Refer to diagram of dimensions for actual case sizes.
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Standard Voltage Ratings - Tantalum Chips
Rated
Voltage
(WVDC)
Capacitance
(µF )
Catalog
†Part
Number
†
UCC
Case Code*
EIA
Case Code*
35 Volts
44 Volts Surge
0.47
0.47
0.68
0.68
1.0
1.0
1.5
2.2
3.3
3.3
3.3
4.7
4.7
6.8
6.8
0.047
0.068
0.10
0.15
0.15
0.22
0.22
0.33
0.33
0.47
0.68
1.0
1.5
1.5
2.2
2.2
35MC474MBTER
35MC474MB2TER
35MC684MBTER
35MC684MB2TER
35MC105MBTER
35MC105MB2TER
35MC155MCTER
35MC225MCTER
35MC335MCTER
35MC335MDTER
35MC335MD2TER
35MC475MDTER
35MC475MD2TER
35MC685MDTER
35MC685MD2TER
50MC473MATER
50MC683MATER
50MC104MATER
50MC154MBTER
50MC154MB2TER
50MC224MBTER
50MC224MB2TER
50MC334MBTER
50MC334MB2TER
50MC474MCTER
50MC684MCTER
50MC105MCTER
50MC155MDTER
50MC155MD2TER
50MC225MDTER
50MC225MD2TER
B
B2
B
B2
B
B2
C
C
C
D
D2
D
D2
D
D2
A
A
A
B
B2
B
B2
B
B2
C
C
C
D
D2
D
D2
–
B
–
B
–
B
C
C
C
D
–
D
–
D
–
A
A
A
–
B
–
B
–
B
C
C
C
D
–
D
–
50 Volts
63 Volts Surge
†
M=
20% tolerance. Substitute code letter K in part number for 10% tolerance.
TER = standard taping code. TEL = optional taping code. Refer to taping specifications.
*
Refer to diagram of dimensions for actual case sizes.
Soldering Conditions
TANTALUM CHIP
Soldering Guidelines
Pre-heat tantalum chip capacitors. Do not exceed 150 C for more than 5 minutes. The recommended soldering temperature
profiles for the capacitors are shown below. Be sure to stay within the allowable range to avoid capacitor damage.
Recommended Soldering Temperature Profiles
Immersion Soldering Profile
Surface Temperature of Substrate ( C)
Temperature of Solder Bath ( C)
270
260
270
260
MC
Reflow Soldering Profile
Dangerous Range
250
240
Dangerous Range
250
240
230
220
Allowable Range
230
220
210
200
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Allowable Range
210
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Time in Solder Bath (sec.)
Time in Reflow (sec.)
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