X7R Dielectric
General Specifications
X7R formulations are called “temperature stable” ceramics
and fall into EIA Class II materials. X7R is the most popular
of these intermediate dielectric constant materials. Its tem-
perature variation of capacitance is within ±15% from
-55°C to +125°C. This capacitance change is non-linear.
Capacitance for X7R varies under the influence of electrical
operating conditions such as voltage and frequency.
X7R dielectric chip usage covers the broad spectrum of
industrial applications where known changes in capaci-
tance due to applied voltages are acceptable.
PART NUMBER (see page 3 for complete part number explanation)
0805
Size
(L" x W")
5
Voltage
10V = Z
16V = Y
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
C
Dielectric
X7R = C
103
Capacitance
Code
M
Capacitance
Tolerance
Preferred
M = ± 20%
K = ±10%
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
Operating Temperature Range
Temperature Characteristic
Voltage Ratings
Dissipation Factor
100 pF to 2.2 µF (1.0 ±0.2 Vrms, 1kHz)
Preferred ±10%, ±20%
others available: ±5%, +80 –20%
-55°C to +125°C
±15% (0 VDC)
10, 16, 25, 50, 100 VDC (+125°C)
For 50 volts and 100 volts: 2.5% max.
For 25 volts: 3.0% max.
For 16 volts: 3.5% max.
For 10 volts: 5% max.
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 ± 0.2 Vrms
1 KHz
Insulation Resistance
(+25°C, RVDC)
Insulation Resistance
(+125°C, RVDC)
Dielectric Strength
Test Voltage
Test Frequency
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X7R Dielectric
Typical Characteristic Curves**
Temperature Coefficient
+12
+6
Variation of Impedance with Cap Value
Impedance vs. Frequency
1,000 pF vs. 10,000 pF - X7R
0805
10.00
1,000 pF
10,000 pF
Capacitance
0
-6
-12
-18
-24
-75
-50
-25
0
+25 +50 +75 +100 +125
0.01
10
100
1.00
Impedance,
Temperature
°C
%
0.10
1000
Frequency, MHz
Capacitance vs. Frequency
+20
Variation of Impedance with Chip Size
Impedance vs. Frequency
10,000 pF - X7R
10
1206
0805
1210
Capacitance
+10
0
-10
-20
Impedance,
1.0
0.1
%
.01
1KHz
10 KHz
100 KHz
1 MHz
10 MHz
1
10
100
1,000
Frequency
Frequency, MHz
Insulation Resistance (Ohm-Farads)
Insulation Resistance vs Temperature
10,000
Variation of Impedance with Chip Size
Impedance vs. Frequency
100,000 pF - X7R
10
1206
0805
1210
1,000
100
Impedance,
+20
+25
+40
+60
+80
+100
1.0
0.1
0
.01
1
10
Temperature
°C
100
1,000
Frequency, MHz
SUMMARY OF CAPACITANCE RANGES VS. CHIP SIZE
Style
0402*
0504
0603*
0805*
1206*
1210*
1505
1808
1812*
1825*
2220
2225
10V
—
—
100pF - 0.22µF
100pF - 2.2µF
1.5µF - 4.7µF
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¡
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16V
100pF - 47nF
—
100pF - 0.1µF
100pF - 0.47µF
1nF - 1µF
1nF - 1.8µF
¡
¡
¡
¡
¡
¡
25V
100pF - 6.8nF
—
100pF - 47nF
100pF - 0.22µF
1nF - 1.0µF
1nF - 1µF
¡
10nF - 0.33µF
¡
¡
¡
¡
50V
100pF - 3.9nF
100pF - .01µF
100pF - 15nF
100pF - 0.1µF
1nF - 0.22µF
1nF - 0.22µF
1nF - 0.1µF
10nF - 0.33µF
10nF - 1µF
10nF - 1µF
10nF - 1.5µF
10nF - 2.2µF
100V
—
100pF - 3.3nF
100pF - 4.7nF
100pF - 22nF
1nF - 0.1µF
1nF - 0.1µF
1nF - 27nF
10nF - 0.1µF
10nF - 0.47µF
10nF - 0.47µF
10nF - 1.2µF
10nF - 1.5µF
* 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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