AT C 5 2 0 L B R O A D B A N D M U L T I L AY E R C A PA C I T O R S
ATC 520L Broadband
Multilayer Capacitors
Features:
• EIA 0402 Case Size
• Operating Frequency
160 KHz to 16 GHz
• Insertion Loss: 1 dB max.
• Low Loss X7R Dielectric
• Solderable SMT Terminations
ATC, the industry leader, is introducting the new 520L Series
Multilayer Broadband Capacitor. This device provides low
insertion loss performance over multiple octaves of fre-
quency spectrum. The 520L capacitor is compatible with
high speed automated pick and place SMT manufacturing.
The 520L is ideal for broadband DC blocking, coupling,
bypassing, and feedback applications in optical com-
munications systems and equipment using high-speed
digital logic.
Advantages:
• Broadband Performance
• Low Insertion Loss
• Flat Frequency Response
• Excellent Return Loss through 16 GHz
• Unit-to-Unit Performance Repeatability
• Rugged Ceramic Construction
520L Insertion Loss (S21)
0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-10
-20
0
520L Return Loss (S11)
Magnitude dB
-0.8
-1
-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
(Typical)
-1.8
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Magnitude dB
-30
-40
(Typical)
-50
-60
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
ATC 520L Data Sheet Test Condition Description
All testing performed on 10-mil-thick Rogers RO4350 microstrip board, with the UUT subtending a 24 mil gap in a 22-mil-wide center trace (nominal
50-ohm characteristic impedance). Measurements were made using an Anritsu 3680K Universal Test Fixture and an HP8722D Vector Network Analyzer
having a four-receiver architecture. Measurements have been de-embedded to the edges of the UUT using a standard TRL calibration procedure.
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AT C 5 2 0 L B R O A D B A N D M U L T I L AY E R C A PA C I T O R S
Electrical Specifications:
• Capacitance: 10 nF
• Rated Voltage: 16 WVDC
• Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV):
250% of rated WVDC for 5 secs.
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
• Temperature Coefficient of Capacitance (TCC):
±15% (-55°C to +125°C)
• Maximum DF: 3% @ 1KHz
• Insulation Resistance:
10
11
Ω min. @ +25°C @ rated WVDC
10
10
Ω min. @ +125°C @ rated WVDC
Mechanical Dimensions
Life Test:
• MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, @ 125 °C
with 200% WVDC applied
ATC 520 Series Part Number Code
The above part number refers to a 520 Series (case size L) 10 nF capacitor, K tolerance (±10%),
with T termination (tin plated over nickel barrier, RoHS compliant), 16 WVDC, tape and reel packaging.
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