C0G (NP0) Dielectric
General Specifications
C0G (NP0) is the most popular formulation of the “tempera-
ture-compensating,” EIA Class I ceramic materials. Modern
C0G (NP0) formulations contain neodymium, samarium and
other rare earth oxides.
C0G (NP0) ceramics offer one of the most stable capacitor
dielectrics available. Capacitance change with temperature
is 0 ±30ppm/°C which is less than ±0.3%
∆
C from -55°C
to +125°C. Capacitance drift or hysteresis for C0G (NP0)
ceramics is negligible at less than ±0.05% versus up to
±2% for films. Typical capacitance change with life is less
than ±0.1% for C0G (NP0), one-fifth that shown by most
other dielectrics. C0G (NP0) formulations show no aging
characteristics.
The C0G (NP0) formulation usually has a “Q” in excess
of 1000 and shows little capacitance or “Q” changes with
frequency. Their dielectric absorption is typically less than
0.6% which is similar to mica and most films.
PART NUMBER (see page 3 for complete part number explanation)
0805
Size
(L" x W")
5
Voltage
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
200V = 2
A
Dielectric
C0G (NP0) = A
101
Capacitance
Code
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
Preferred
K = ±10%
J = ± 5%
A
Failure
Rate
A = Not
Applicable
T
Terminations
T = Plated Ni
and Solder
2
Packaging
2 = 7" Reel
4 = 13" Reel
A
Special
Code
A = Std.
Product
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Capacitance Range
Capacitance Tolerances
0.5 pF to .1 µF (1.0 ±0.2 Vrms, 1kHz, for
≤100
pF use 1 MHz)
Preferred ±5%, ±10%
others available: ±.25 pF, ±.5 pF, ±1% (≥25pF), ±2%(≥13pF), ±20%
For values
≤
10 pF preferred tolerance is ±.5 pF, also available ±.25 pF.
-55°C to +125°C
0 ± 30 ppm/°C (EIA C0G)
25, 50, 100 & 200 VDC (+125°C)
For values >30 pF: 0.1% max. (+25°C and +125°C)
For values
≤30
pF: “Q” = 400 + 20 x C (C in pF)
100,000 megohms min. or 1000 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
10,000 megohms min. or 100 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
250% of rated voltage for 5 seconds at 50 mamp max. current
1 ± 0.2 Vrms
For values
≤100
pF: 1 MHz
For values >100 pF: 1 KHz
Operating Temperature Range
Temperature Characteristic
Voltage Ratings
Dissipation Factor and “Q”
Insulation Resistance
(+25°C, RVDC)
Insulation Resistance
(+125°C, RVDC)
Dielectric Strength
Test Voltage
Test Frequency
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C0G (NP0) Dielectric
Typical Characteristic Curves**
Temperature Coefficient
Typical Capacitance Change
Envelope: 0
±
30 ppm/°C
Variation of Impedance with Cap Value
Impedance vs. Frequency
0805 - C0G (NP0)
10 pF vs. 100 pF vs. 1000 pF
100,000
Capacitance
10,000
+0.5
-0.5
Impedance,
0
1,000
%
100
10.0
10 pF
-55 -35 -15 +5 +25 +45 +65 +85 +105 +125
1.0
0.1
1
10
100
100 pF
1000 pF
1000
Temperature
°C
Capacitance vs. Frequency
+2
Frequency, MHz
Capacitance
+1
0
-1
-2
Variation of Impedance with Chip Size
Impedance vs. Frequency
1000 pF - C0G (NP0)
10
1206
0805
1812
1210
1.0
1KHz
10 KHz
100 KHz
1 MHz
10 MHz
0.1
10
Frequency
Impedance,
%
100
1000
Insulation Resistance (Ohm-Farads)
Insulation Resistance vs Temperature
10,000
Frequency, MHz
1,000
Variation of Impedance with Ceramic Formulation
Impedance vs. Frequency
1000 pF - C0G (NP0) vs X7R
0805
10.00
X7R
NPO
Impedance,
+20
+25
+40
+60
+80
+100
100
1.00
0.10
0
Temperature
°C
0.01
10
100
1000
Frequency, MHz
SUMMARY OF CAPACITANCE RANGES VS. CHIP SIZE
Style
0402*
0504
0603*
0805*
1206*
1210*
1505
1808
1812*
1825*
2220
2225
25V
0.5pF - 220pF
0.5pF - 330pF
0.5pF - 1nF
0.5pF - 4.7nF
0.5pF - 10nF
560pF - 10nF
—
¡
1nF - 15nF
¡
¡
¡
50V
0.5pF - 120pF
0.5pF - 150pF
0.5pF - 1nF
0.5pF - 2.2nF
0.5pF - 4.7nF
560pF - 10nF
10pF - 1.5nF
1nF - 4.7nF
1nF - 10nF
1nF - 22nF
4.7nF - 47nF
1nF - 100nF
100V
—
0.5pF - 68pF
0.5pF - 330pF
0.5pF - 1nF
0.5pF - 2.2nF
560pF - 3.9nF
10pF - 820pF
1nF - 3.9nF
1nF - 4.7nF
1nF - 12nF
4.7nF - 39nF
1nF - 39nF
200V
—
—
—
0.5pF - 470pF
0.5pF - 1nF
560pF - 1.5nF
10pF - 560pF
1nF - 2.2nF
1nF - 3.3nF
1nF - 6.8nF
3.3nF - 27nF
1nF - 39nF
* Standard Sizes
** For additional information on performance changes with operating conditions consult AVX’s software SpiCap.
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How to Order
Part Number Explanation
EXAMPLE: 08055A101JAT2A
0805
Size
(L" x W")
0402
0504
0603
0805
1005
0907
1206
1210
1505
1805
1808
1812
1825
2225
3640
5
A
Dielectric
C0G (NP0) = A
X7R = C
X5R = D
Z5U = E
Y5V = G
101
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
= ±.25 pF*
= ±.50 pF*
= ±1% (≥ 25 pF)
= ±2% (≥ 13 pF)
= ±5%
= ±10%
= ±20%
= +80%, -20%
= +100%, -0%
A
T
Terminations
2
A
Special**
Code
A = Standard
Product
Non-Standard
P = Embossed
unmarked
M = Embossed
marked
E = Standard
packaging
marked
Low Profile
Chips Only
Max. Thickness
T = .66mm (.026")
S = .56mm (.022")
R = .46mm (.018")
C
D
F
G
J
K
M
Z
P
Standard:
T = Ni and Tin
Plated
Others:
7 = Plated Ni
Gold Plated
1 = Pd/Ag
Voltage
10V = Z
16V = Y
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
200V = 2
250V = V
500V = 7
600V = C
1000V = A
1500V = S
2000V = G
2500V = W
3000V = H
4000V = J
5000V = K
Capacitance
Code
(2 significant
digits + no. of
zeros)
Examples:
10 pF = 100
100 pF = 101
1,000 pF = 102
22,000 pF = 223
220,000 pF = 224
1 µF = 105
For values below 10 pF,
use “R” in place of
decimal point, e.g., 9.1
pfd = 9R1.
Failure
Rate
A = Not
Applicable
Packaging**
Recommended:
2 =7" Reel
4 =13" Reel
Others:
7 = Bulk Cassette
9 = Bulk
* C&D tolerances for 10 pF values.
** Standard Tape and Reel material depends upon chip size and thickness.
See individual part tables for tape material type for each capacitance value.
Note: Unmarked product is standard. Marked product is available on special request, please contact AVX.
Standard packaging is shown in the individual tables.
Non-standard packaging is available on special request, please contact AVX.
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