RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100A Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
FEATURES
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Case A Size (.055” x .055”)
Lowest ESR/ESL
High Q
Low Noise
Capacitance Range 0.1 pF to 100 pF
Extended WVDC up to 250 VDC
Ultra-Stable Performance
High Self-Resonance
Established Reliability (QPL)
RF/Microwave Capacitors
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AVX, the industry leader, offers new improved ESR/ESL
performance for the 100A Series RF/Microwave Capacitors.
This is AVX's most versatile high Q, high self resonant
multilayer capacitor. High density porcelain construction
provides a rugged, hermetic package.
Typical functional applications: Bypass, Coupling, Tuning,
Feedback, Impedance Matching and DC Blocking.
Typical circuit applications: Microwave/RF/IF Amplifiers,
Mixers, Oscillators, Low Noise Amplifiers, Filter Networks,
Timing Circuits and Delay Lines.
PACKAGING OPTIONS
Tape & Reel
Vertical
Orientation
Tape & Reel
Cap-Pak
®
(100 pcs)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature
Coefficient (TCC)
Capacitance Range
Operating Temperature
Quality Factor
Insulation Resistance
(IR)
Working Voltage
(WVDC)
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage (DWV)
Aging Effects
Piezoelectric Effects
Capacitance Drift
90 ± 20 PPM/ºC
0.1 pF to 100 pF
-55ºC to +125ºC*
Greater than 10,000 @ 1 MHz.
0.1 pF to 100 pF
10
6
Megohms min. @ 25ºC at
rated WVDC
10
5
Megohms min. @ 125ºC at
rated WVDC
See Capacitance Values table
250% of rated WVDC for 5 seconds
None
None
± (0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever
is greater
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Themal Shock
Moisture Resistance
Low Voltage
Humidity
Life Test
Termination Styles
Mil-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A
Mil-STD-202, Method 106
Mil-STD-202, Method 103, condition A,
with 1.5 VDC applied while subjected to
an environment of 85ºC with 85%
relative humidity for 240 hours
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000
hours, at 125°C. 200% WVDC applied.
Available in various surface mount
styles. See Mechanical Configurations,
page 3
Terminations for chips and pellets
withstand a pull of 5 lbs. min., 10 lbs.
typical, for 5 seconds in direction
perpendicular to the termination surface
of the capacitor.
Terminal Strength
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or
available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100A Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
CAPACITANCE VALUES
Cap.
Code
0R1
0R2
0R3
0R4
0R5
0R6
0R7
0R8
0R9
1R0
1R1
1R2
1R3
1R4
1R5
1R6
1R7
1R8
1R9
2R0
2R1
Cap.
(pF)
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
Tol.
B
B, C
Rated WVDC
STD.
EXT.
EXTENDED VOLTAGE
Cap.
Code
2R2
2R4
2R7
3R0
3R3
3R6
3R9
4R3
4R7
5R1
5R6
6R2
6R8
7R5
8R2
9R1
100
110
120
130
150
Cap.
(pF)
2.2
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.3
3.6
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.6
6.2
6.8
7.5
8.2
9.1
10
11
12
13
15
Tol.
Rated WVDC
STD.
EXT.
EXTENDED VOLTAGE
Cap.
Code
160
180
200
220
240
270
300
330
360
390
430
470
510
560
620
680
750
820
910
101
Cap.
(pF)
16
18
20
22
24
27
30
33
36
39
43
47
51
56
62
68
75
82
91
100
Tol.
Rated WVDC
STD.
EXT.
VOLTAGE
F, G, J
K, M
250
EXTENDED
200
EXT
VOLT.
RF/Microwave Capacitors
B, C, D
150
B, C, D
250
150
250
150
EXTENDED VOLTAGE
EXTENDED VOLTAGE
B, C, J
K, M
F, G, J
K, M
F, G, J
K, M
vrms = 0.707 x WVDC
Special values, tolerances, different WVDC and matching available. Please consult factory.
Note: Extended WVDC does not apply to CDR products
HOW TO ORDER
100
Series
Case Size
See mechanical dimensions below
A
100
J
W
150
X
T
Packaging
Cap-Pac
®
packaging (100pc qty) is also available. For
this option, leave this field blank
TV = Vertical Orientation of Product
Tape and Reel, 1000pc qty.
Capacitance
EIA Capacitance Code in pF.
First two digits = significant figures or “R” for decimal place.
Third digit = number of zeros or after “R” significant figures
Laser Marking (Optional)
Voltage Rating
Capacitance Tolerance Code
Code
Tol.
B
±.1 pF
C
±.25 pF
D
±.5 pF
F
±1%
G
±2%
J
±5%
K
±10%
M
±20%
Termination Style Code
Please see 2nd Column Mechanical Configuration Table
**Optional
The above part number refers to a 100 A Series (case size A) 10 pF capacitor, J tolerance (±5%), 150 WVDC, with W termination
(Tin / Lead, Solder Plated over Nickel Barrier), Laser Marking and Tape and Reel 1000 pc qty packaging.
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available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100A Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
MECHANICAL CONFIGURATION
AVX
Series
& Case
Size
AVX
Term. MIL-PRF-55681
Code
Case Size
& Type
Outline
W/T is a
Termination
Surface
Y
W
L
T
RF/Microwave Capacitors
Body Dimensions
inches (mm)
Length
Width
Thickness
(L)
(W)
(T)
.055+.015 -.010 .055 ±.015
(1.40+0.38-0.25) (1.40 ±0.38)
Lead and Termination
Dimensions and Material
Overlap
Materials
(Y)
Tin/ Lead, Solder
Plated over
Nickel Barrier
Termination
Heavy Tin/ Lead
Coated, over
Nickel Barrier
Termination
RoHS Compliant
Tin Plated over
Nickel Barrier
Termination
RoHS Compliant
Gold Plated over
Nickel Barrier
Termination
Pkg
Type & Qty
T&R, 1000 or
500 pcs
Vertical T&R,
1000 pcs
Cap Pac,
100 pcs
T&R, 1000 or
500 pcs
Vertical T&R,
1000 pcs
Cap Pac,
100 pcs
T&R, 1000 or
500 pcs
Vertical T&R,
1000 pcs
Cap Pac,
100 pcs
T&R, 1000 or
500 pcs
Vertical T&R,
1000 pcs
Cap Pac,
100 pcs
Pkg Code
100A
W
CDR12BP
A
Solder
Plate
T or T500
TV
C100
100A
P
CDR12BP
A
Pellet
Y
W
L
T
.055+.025 -.010 .055 ±.015
(1.40+0.64-0.25) (1.40 ±0.38)
.057
(1.45)
max.
.010 + .010 - .005
(0.25 + 0.25 - 0.13)
T or T500
TV
C100
100A
T
N/A
A
Solderable
Nickel
Barrier
Y
W
L
T
.055+.015 -.010 .055 ±.015
(1.40+0.38-0.25) (1.40 ±0.38)
T or T500
TV
C100
100A
CA
CDR11BP
A
Gold Chip
Y
W
L
T
.055+.015 -.010 .055 ±.015
(1.40+0.38-0.25) (1.40 ±0.38)
T or T500
TV
C100
NON-MECHANICAL CONFIGURATION
AVX
AVX
Series
Case Size
Term. MIL-PRF-55681
& Case
& Type
Code
Size
A
Solder
Plate
Y
W
L
T
Outline
W/T is a
Termination
Surface
Body Dimensions
inches (mm)
Length
Width
Thickness
(L)
(W)
(T)
.055+.015 -.010 .055 ±.015
(1.40+0.38-0.25) (1.40 ±0.38)
Lead and Termination
Dimensions and Material
Overlap
Materials
(Y)
Tin/ Lead, Solder
Plated over
Non-Magnetic
Barrier Termination
Heavy Tin/ Lead
Coated, over
Non-Magnetic
Barrier Termination
RoHS Compliant
Tin Plated over
Non-Magnetic
Barrier Termination
Pkg
Type & Qty
T&R, 1000 or
500 pcs
Vertical T&R,
1000 pcs
Cap Pac,
100 pcs
T&R, 1000 or
500 pcs
Vertical T&R,
1000 pcs
Cap Pac,
100 pcs
T&R, 1000 or
500 pcs
Vertical T&R,
1000 pcs
Cap Pac,
100 pcs
Pkg Code
100A
WN
Meets
Requirements
T or T500
TV
C100
100A
PN
Meets
Requirements
A
Pellet
Y
W
L
T
.055+.025 -.010 .055 ±.015
(1.40+0.64-0.25) (1.40 ±0.38)
.057
(1.45)
max.
.010 + .010 - .005
(0.25 + 0.25 - 0.13)
T or T500
TV
C100
100A
TN
Meets
Requirements
A
Solderable
Nickel
Barrier
Y
W
L
T
.055+.015 -.010 .055 ±.015
(1.40+0.38-0.25) (1.40 ±0.38)
T or T500
TV
C100
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or
available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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100A Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
SUGGESTED MOUNTING PAD DIMENSIONS
RF/Microwave Capacitors
Pad Size
Normal
Vertical Mount
High Density
Normal
Horizontal Mount
High Density
Mount Type
Case A
A Min.
.070
.050
.080
.060
B Min.
.050
.030
.050
.030
C Min.
.030
.030
.030
.030
D Min.
.130
.090
.130
.090
Dimensions are in inches.
PERFORMANCE DATA
ESR VS. CAPACITANCE
SERIES 100, CASE A
Q VS. CAPACITANCE
SERIES 100, CASE A
1
1000 0
150 M Hz
ESR (Ohms)
1000 M Hz
0.1
100 0
500 M Hz
150 M Hz
Q
500 M Hz
10 0
1000 M Hz
0.01
11
01
(T ypical )
00
10
(Typical )
11
01
00
CAPACITANCE (pF)
CAPACITANCE (pF)
10 0
SERIES RESONANCE VS. CAPACITANCE
SERIES 100, CASE A
RMS CURRENT (Amps)
10
CURRENT RATING VS. CAPACITANCE
SERIES 100, CASE A
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
1
1000 M Hz
50
500
150 M Hz
1
0.1
(T ypical )
0.11
10
10 0
0.1
0.11
Dotted = Power dissipation limited
Solid = Voltage limited (Vrms)
10
10 0
CAPACITANCE (pF)
CAPACITANCE (pF)
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The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or
available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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100A Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
PERFORMANCE DATA
RF/Microwave Capacitors
1.2
CAPACITANCE CHANGE VS. TEMPERATURE
SERIES 100, CASE A
TC= +90± 20 PPM/°C
% CHANGE IN CAPACITANCE
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1
TEMPERATURE (Degrees)
10
CURRENT RATING VS. CAPACITANCE
SERIES 100, CASE A, EXTENDED VOLTAGE
o
CURRENT RATING VS. CAPACITANCE
SERIES 100, CASE A, EXTENDED VOLTAGE
10
RMS CURRENT (Amps.)
°
o
100
1
500
150 M Hz
RMS CURRENT (Amps.)
150 MHz
500 MHz
1000 MHz
1
(Typical)
(Typical)
0.1
10
Dotted line = Power dissipation limited
100
0.1
Dotted = Power dissipation limited
Solid = Voltage limited (Vrms)
CAPACITANCE (1 to 56 pF)
CAPACITANCE (62 to 100 pF)
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or
available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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