RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100C Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
FEATURES
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Case C Size (.250" x .250")
Capacitance Range 1pF to 2700pF
Extended WVDC up to 3600 VDC
Low ESR/ESL
High Q
Low Noise
Ultra-Stable Performance
High Self-Resonance
Established Reliability (QPL)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AVX, the industry leader, offers new improved ESR/ESL
performance for the 100C Series RF Capacitors. This high Q
multilayer capacitor is ultra-stable under high RF current and
voltage applications. High density Porcelain construction
provides a rugged, hermetic package.
AVX offers an encapsulation option for applications requiring
extended protection against arc-over and corona.
PACKAGING OPTIONS
Tape & Reel
Tray
(180 pcs)
FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
• Bypass
• Coupling
• Tuning
• Impedance Matching
• DC Blocking
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature
Coefficient (TCC)
Insulation Resistance
(IR)
+90 ±30 PPM/°C (-55°C to +125°C)
1 pF to 2700 pF:
10
5
Megohms min. @ +25°C at rated WVDC.
10
4
Megohms min. @ +125°C at rated WVDC.
Max. test voltage is 500 VDC.
See Capacitance Values Table
250% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 500
volts DC or less for 5 seconds.
150% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 1250
volts DC or less for 5 seconds.
120% of WVDC for capacitors rated above
1250 Volts DC for 5 seconds
Less than ±(0.02% or 0.02 pF),
whichever is greater.
None
None
±(0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever is greater.
From -55°C to +125°C
(No derating of working voltage)
CIRCUIT APPLICATIONS
•
VHF/UHF RF Power Amplifiers
• Antenna Tuning
• Plasma Chambers
• Medical (MRI coils)
Working Voltage
(WVDC)
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thermal Shock
Moisture
Resistance
Low Voltage
Humidity
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A
MIL-STD-202, Method 106
MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition A, with 1.5 Volts
DC applied while subjected to an environment of 85°C
with 85% relative humidity for 240 hours min.
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, at 125°C.
Voltage applied.
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage (DWV)
Retrace
Aging Effects
Piezoelectric Effects
Capacitance Drift
Operating Temperature
Range
Life Test
200% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 500 volts DC or less.
120% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 1250 volts DC or less.
100% of WVDC for capacitors rated above 1250 volts DC
.
Termination
Styles
Available in various surface mount and leaded styles.
See Mechanical Configurations
Terminations for chips and pellets withstand a pull of
10 lbs. min., 20 lbs. typical, for 5 seconds in direction
Terminal Strength
perpendicular to the termination surface of the
capacitor. Test per MIL-STD-202, method 211.
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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 Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100C Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
CAP.
CODE
1R0
1R1
1R2
1R3
1R4
1R5
1R6
1R7
1R8
1R9
2R0
2R1
2R2
2R4
2R7
3R0
3R3
3R6
3R9
4R3
4R7
CAP.
(pF)
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.3
3.6
3.9
4.3
4.7
TOL.
RATED WVDC
STD.
EXT.
EXTENDED VOLTAGE
CAP.
CODE
5R1
5R6
6R2
6R8
7R5
8R2
9R1
100
110
120
130
150
160
180
200
220
240
270
300
330
360
CAP.
(pF)
5.1
5.6
6.2
6.8
7.5
8.2
9.1
10
11
12
13
15
16
18
20
22
24
27
30
33
36
TOL.
RATED WVDC
STD.
EXT.
EXTENDED VOLTAGE
CAP.
CODE
390
430
470
510
560
620
680
750
820
910
101
111
121
131
151
161
181
201
221
241
271
CAP.
(pF)
39
43
47
51
56
62
68
75
82
91
100
110
120
130
150
160
180
200
220
240
270
TOL.
RATED WVDC
STD.
EXT.
VOLTAGE
CAP.
CODE
301
331
361
391
431
471
511
561
621
681
751
821
911
102
112
122
152
182
222
242
272
CAP.
(pF)
300
330
360
390
430
470
510
560
620
680
750
820
910
1000
1100
1200
1500
1800
2200
2400
2700
TOL.
RATED WVDC
STD.
EXT.
B, C, D
1500
2000
3600
EXTENDED
B, C, D
2500
3600
EXTENDED VOLTAGE
2500
3600
EXTENDED VOLTAGE
F, G, J,
K, M
2500
F, G, J,
K, M
1000
1500
EXTENDED
F, G, J,
K, M
3000
EXTENDED
VOLTAGE
500
300
800
500
VRMS = 0.707 x WVDC
• SPECIAL VALUES, TOLERANCES, HIGHER WVDC AND MATCHING AVAILABLE. • ENCAPSULATION OPTION AVAILABLE .
PLEASE CONSULT FACTORY.
HOW TO ORDER
100
Series
Case Size
See mechanical dimensions below
C
100
J
W
2500
X
T
Packaging
T = Tape and Reel, 500 pc. qty.
Please see last column of mechanical configuration
table for other options.
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)
WVDC
Termination Style Code
Please see 2nd Column Mechanical
Configuration Table
Capacitance Tolerance Code
Code
Tol.
B
C
D
F
±1%
G
±2%
J
±5%
K
±10%
M
±20%
±0.1 pF ±0.25 pF ±0.5 pF
The above part number refers to a 100 C Series (case size C) 10 pF capacitor, J tolerance (±5%), 2500 WVDC, with W termination
(Tin/Lead, Solder Plated over Nickel Barrier), laser marking and 500 pc T&R packaging.
488
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VOLTAGE
RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100C Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
MECHANICAL CONFIGURATIONS
ATC
ATC
SERIES
TERM.
& CASE
CODE
SIZE
100C
W
CASE SIZE
& TYPE
C
Solder Plate
C
100C
P
Pellet
C
100C
T
Solderable
Nickel Barrier
C
100C
MS
Microstrip
C
100C
AR
Axial Ribbon
C
100C
AW
Axial Wire
C
100C
VA
Vertical Axial
Ribbon
C
100C
RW
Radial Wire
L
T
W
LL
WL
L
W
T
OUTLINES
W/T IS A
TERMINATION SURFACE
Y
W
L
T
BODY DIMENSIONS
LEAD AND TERMINATION
INCHES (MM)
DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS
LENGTH
WIDTH
THICKNESS OVERLAP
MATERIALS
(L)
(W)
(T)
(Y)
.230+.020 -.010
(5.84+0.51-0.25)
Tin/Lead, Solder Plated over
Nickel Barrier Termination
Pkg.
Type
T&R, 250 or
500 pcs
Tray, 36 or
180 pcs
T&R, 250 or
500 pcs
Tray, 36 or
180 pcs
T&R, 250 or
500 pcs
Tray, 36 or
180 pcs
Tray, 24 or
60 pcs
Pkg Code
T250 or T
J36 or
J180
T250 or T
J36 or
J180
T250 or T
J36 or
J180
Y
W
L
T
.230+.025 -.010
(5.84+0.64-0.25)
.040
(1.02)
max.
Heavy Tin/Lead Coated,
over Nickel Barrier
Termination
RoHS Compliant
Tin Plated over
Nickel Barrier Termination
Y
W
L
T
.230+.020 -.010
(5.84+0.51-0.25
LL
WL
L
W
TL
T
TL
.250 ±.015
(6.35 ±0.38)
.145(3.68)
max. for
capacitance
values
≤680pF
.165(4.19)
max. for
capacitance
values
>680pF
N/A
High Purity
Silver Leads
L
L
= .500 (12.7) min.
W
L
= .240 ±.005 (6.10 ±.127
T
L
= .004 ±.001 (.102 ±.025)
Leads are Attached with
High Temperature Solder.
J24 or J60
Tray, 24 or
60 pcs
J24 or J60
LL
W
L
•
T
.245 ±.025
(6.22 ±0.64)
Silver-plated Copper Leads
L
L
= 2.25 (57.15) min.
Dia. = .032 ±.002 (0.81 ±0.05
Silver Leads
L
L
= .500 (12.7) min.
W
L
= ** See below
TL = .004 ±.001 (.102 ±.025)
Box, 21 pcs
B21
LL
W
L
WL
TL
T
Box, 24 pcs
B24
LL
Silver-plated Copper Leads
L
L
= 1.0 (25.4) min.
Tray, 16 pcs
Dia. = .032 ±.002 (0.81 ±0.05)
J16
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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 Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100C Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
NON-MAGNETIC MECHANICAL CONFIGURATIONS
ATC
ATC
SERIES
TERM.
& CASE
CODE
SIZE
100C
WN
CASE SIZE
& TYPE
C
Non-Mag
Solder Plate
C
100C
PN
Non-Mag
Pellet
C
100C
TN
Non-Mag
Solderable
Nickel Barrier
C
100C
MN
Non-Mag
Microstrip
LL
WL
L
W
T
OUTLINES
W/T IS A
TERMINATION SURFACE
Y
W
L
T
BODY DIMENSIONS
LEAD AND TERMINATION
INCHES (MM)
DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS
LENGTH
WIDTH
THICKNESS OVERLAP
MATERIALS
(L)
(W)
(T)
(Y)
.230+.025 -.010
(5.84+0.64-0.25)
Tin/Lead, Solder Plated over
Non-Magnetic Barrier
Termination
.145(3.68)
max. for
capacitance
values
≤680pF
.165(4.19)
max. for
capacitance
values
>680pF
Heavy Tin/Lead Coated,
over Non-Magnetic
Barrier Termination
.040
(1.02)
max.
RoHS Compliant
Tin Plated over
Non-Magnetic
Barrier Termination
High Purity Silver Leads
L
L
= .500 (12.7) min.
W
L
= .240 ±.005 (6.10 ±.127)
T
L
= .004 ±.001(.102 ±.025)
Leads are Attached with
High Temperature Solder.
Pkg.
Type
T&R, 250 or
500 pcs
Tray, 36 or
180 pcs
T&R, 250 or
500 pcs
Tray, 36 or
180 pcs
T&R, 250 or
500 pcs
Tray, 36 or
180 pcs
Pkg Code
T250 or T
J36 or
J180
T250 or T
J36 or
J180
Y
W
L
T
.230+.035-.010
(5.84+0.89-0.25)
.250 ±.015
(6.35 ±0.38)
Y
W
L
T
.230+.025 -.010
(5.84+0.64-0.25)
T250 or T
J36 or
J180
TL
.245 ±.025
(6.22 ±0.64)
Tray, 24 or
60 pcs
J24 or J60
SUGGESTED MOUNTING PAD DIMENSIONS
W
39
1k
L
T
L
T
W
Case C Vertical Mount
Normal
High Density
Normal
> 680 pF
High Density
Cap
Value
Pad Size
A Min.
.150
.130
.185
.165
B Min.
.050
.030
.050
.030
C Min.
.200
.200
.200
.200
D Min.
.300
.260
.300
.260
391
k
< 680 pF
Horizontal
Electrode Orientation
B
A
Vertical
Electrode Orientation
B
C
D
Horizontal Mount
Normal
All
Values
High Density
.280
.260
.050
.030
.200
.200
.300
.260
490
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RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100C Series Porcelain Superchip
®
Multilayer Capacitors
PERFORMANCE DATA
1
ESR VS CAPACITANCE
AVX SERIES 100, CASE C
100000
Q VS CAPACITANCE
AVX SERIES 100, CASE C
ESR (Ohms)
0.1
500 MHz
10000
30 MHz
0.01
30 MHz
Q
150 MHz
1000
150 MHz
100
500 MHz
(Typical)
0.001
(Typical)
1
10
100
1000
10000
10
1
10
100
1000
10000
CAPACITANCE (pF)
CAPACITANCE (pF)
10000
SERIES RESONANCE VS CAPACITANCE
AVX SERIES 100, CASE C
100
CURRENT RATING VS CAPACITANCE
AVX SERIES 100, CASE C
The current rating is based on a 65°C mounting
surface and a device thermal resistance of
15°C/W. A power dissipation of 4W will result
in a case temperature of 125°C.
1000
RMS CURRENT (Amps)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
10
150 MHz
500 MHz
100
30 MHz
1
10 MHz
(Typical)
Dotted line = Power dissipation limited
Solid line = Voltage limited (Vrms)
10
1
10
100
1000
10000
0.1
1
10
100
1000
10000
CAPACITANCE (pF)
CAPACITANCE (pF)
1.5
CAPACITANCE CHANGE VS TEMPERATURE
AVX SERIES 100, CASE C
TC= +90 ± 30 PPM/°C
% CHANGE IN CAPACITANCE
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-55
-35
-15
5
25
45
65
85
105
125
TEMPERATURE (Degrees C)
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