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In the realm of electronic components, the unassuming Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) has played a pivotal role for decades. As technology continues to advance, so do the applications of these tiny powerhouses. In 2023, Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors have found their way into an astonishing array of cutting-edge technologies, enabling everything from 5G connectivity to space exploration.

1. 5G Revolution
The rollout of 5G networks has brought about unprecedented advancements in communication speed and connectivity. MLCCs, with their high capacitance and compact size, have become essential components in the construction of 5G infrastructure. These capacitors are used in base stations, antennas, and other network equipment to stabilize power distribution and filter out unwanted frequencies, ensuring seamless and reliable connections for users.

2. Electric Vehicles (EVs)
The automotive industry has experienced a paradigm shift towards electric vehicles, and MLCCs have emerged as indispensable elements in this transformation. With their ability to store and discharge energy rapidly, MLCCs are used in EVs for regenerative braking systems, ensuring efficient energy recovery. Additionally, these capacitors help manage power distribution within the vehicle's complex electrical system, contributing to enhanced overall performance and safety.

3. Internet of Things (IoT)
The IoT landscape has grown exponentially, connecting an ever-increasing number of devices. MLCCs facilitate the miniaturization of IoT devices, providing stability to power supplies, filtering out noise, and supporting efficient energy usage. From smart thermostats to wearable health monitors, these capacitors enable devices to communicate seamlessly and process data with precision.

4. Renewable Energy
As the world pivots towards sustainable energy sources, MLCCs have found their way into renewable energy systems. Wind turbines and solar panels rely on sophisticated electronics to capture, store, and distribute energy. MLCCs help stabilize power conversion and conditioning circuits, ensuring a consistent energy flow into the grid.

5. Space Exploration
The realm of space exploration demands components that can withstand extreme conditions while delivering peak performance. Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors have proven their mettle in this arena by being used in satellites, spacecraft, and exploration rovers. Their ability to endure wide temperature ranges, radiation, and mechanical stress makes them vital for critical systems in outer space.

6. Medical Devices
Advancements in medical technology have led to the development of intricate and compact medical devices. MLCCs contribute to the reliability and efficiency of these devices by providing stable power supply filtering and energy storage. From portable diagnostic tools to implantable devices, these capacitors help drive progress in medical science.

Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors have come a long way from their humble beginnings, evolving into indispensable components across various industries in 2023. As technology continues to evolve, the demand for these capacitors is poised to increase further, driving innovations and enabling the seamless functioning of devices that power our modern world. Whether it's high-speed communication, sustainable energy, space exploration, or healthcare advancements, MLCCs are the unsung heroes that make it all possible.

Kingtronics takes pride in presenting premium multilayer ceramic capacitors crafted from high-purity ceramics. Our dedication lies in enhancing our products further through the promotion of miniaturization, increased capacitance, and elevated functionality. The extensive array of items in our collection ensures that you will discover the ideal capacitor for every conceivable application.

There are many factors that need to be considered when selecting capacitors. The following discusses the capacitor selection elements of MLCC.

MLCC selection: Just meeting the parameters is not enough.
The general decision-making logic for purchasing a product is: whether it can be used, whether it is easy to use, whether it is durable, and the price. In fact, this logic can also be applied to the selection process of MLCC: firstly, the MLCC parameters must meet the circuit requirements, and secondly, whether the parameters and media can make the system work in the optimal state; Besides, is there any defective product in the incoming MLCC and how reliable is it; Finally, is there an advantage in price and is the supplier's cooperation timely. Many design engineers do not attach importance to passive components, thinking that only theoretical calculation of parameters is sufficient. In fact, the selection of MLCC is a complex process, and it is not simply satisfying the parameters.

Selection Elements
-Parameters: capacitance value, tolerance, withstand voltage, operating temperature, size
-Material
-DC bias effect
-Failure
-Price and Supply

The performance of different media determines the different applications of MLCC
-C0G capacitors have high temperature compensation characteristics and are suitable for use as bypass capacitors and coupling capacitors
-The X7R capacitor is a temperature stable ceramic capacitor, suitable for industrial applications with low requirements
-The Z5U capacitor is characterized by its small size and low cost, making it particularly suitable for application in decoupling circuits
-Y5V capacitor has the worst temperature characteristic, but its capacity is large, which can replace the low capacitance Aluminum electrolytic capacitor

MLCC commonly uses different media specifications such as C0G (NP0), X7R, Z5U, Y5V, etc. Different specifications have different characteristics and applications. The main difference between C0G, X7R, Z5U, and Y5V is their different filling media. Under the same volume, the capacity of capacitors composed of different filling media varies, resulting in different dielectric losses and capacity stability. Therefore, when using capacitors, different capacitors should be selected based on their different functions in the circuit.

Kingtronics is proud to offer top-quality multilayer ceramic capacitors that are made with high-purity ceramics! We're committed to making our products even better by promoting miniaturization, higher capacitance, and higher function. Our wide range of products means that you'll find the perfect capacitor for any application.
The SMD BKT Series is a great example of our commitment to excellence. With a capacitance range from 0.1pF to 6800pF, these capacitors boast a variety of impressive features.

-high Q high value, low ESR, and high reliability, making them perfect for even the most demanding applications.
-low loss, high capacitance stability, and a working frequency up to 3GHz.
-serialized in size, which means they're perfect for surface-mounted elements in hybrid integrated circuits and printed circuits.
-HF circuits, VHF-microwave circuits, RF circuits, or amplifier circuits in various devices, our capacitors have got you covered!

MLCC is an abbreviation for multilayer ceramic capacitor.

According to temperature characteristics, materials, and production processes, MLCC can be divided into the following categories: NPO, COG, Y5V, Z5U, X7R, X5R, and so on.
NPO and COG have stable temperature characteristics, small capacitance value, and high price;
Y5V and Z5U have large temperature characteristics, large capacitance values, and low prices;
X7R and X5R are between the above two types.

Classified by material SIZE. It can be roughly divided into 3225, 3216, 2012, 1608, 1005, 0603, 0402. The larger the value, the wider and thicker the SIZE. Currently, the most commonly used is 3225, and the minimum is 0402.

Currently, chip multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) materials widely used in portable products can be divided into two major categories based on temperature characteristics: BME based C0G products and LOW ESR selected X7R (X5R) products.

The capacity of the C0G type MLCC is mostly below 1000pF, and the main performance index related to low power consumption of this type of capacitor is the loss angle tangent value tan δ (DF)。 The DF value range of C0G products for traditional noble metal electrodes (NME) is (2.0 to 8.0) × 10-4, while the DF value range of C0G products for innovative base metal electrodes (BMEs) is (1.0 to 2.5) × 10-4, about (31-50)% of the former. This type of product has significant low power consumption characteristics in GSM, CDMA, cordless phones, Bluetooth, and GPS systems with T/R module circuits.

The capacity of the X7R (X5R) type MLCC is mainly concentrated above 1000 pF, and the main performance index related to the low power consumption of this type of capacitor is the equivalent series resistance (ESR).

MLCC is an abbreviation for multilayer ceramic capacitor.

According to temperature characteristics, materials, and production processes, MLCC can be divided into the following categories: NPO, COG, Y5V, Z5U, X7R, X5R, and so on.
NPO and COG have stable temperature characteristics, small capacitance value, and high price;
Y5V and Z5U have large temperature characteristics, large capacitance values, and low prices;
X7R and X5R are between the above two types.

Classified by material SIZE. It can be roughly divided into 3225, 3216, 2012, 1608, 1005, 0603, 0402. The larger the value, the wider and thicker the SIZE. Currently, the most commonly used is 3225, and the minimum is 0402.

Currently, chip multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) materials widely used in portable products can be divided into two major categories based on temperature characteristics: BME based C0G products and LOW ESR selected X7R (X5R) products.

The capacity of the C0G type MLCC is mostly below 1000pF, and the main performance index related to low power consumption of this type of capacitor is the loss angle tangent value tan δ (DF)。 The DF value range of C0G products for traditional noble metal electrodes (NME) is (2.0 to 8.0) × 10-4, while the DF value range of C0G products for innovative base metal electrodes (BMEs) is (1.0 to 2.5) × 10-4, about (31-50)% of the former. This type of product has significant low power consumption characteristics in GSM, CDMA, cordless phones, Bluetooth, and GPS systems with T/R module circuits.

The capacity of the X7R (X5R) type MLCC is mainly concentrated above 1000 pF, and the main performance index related to the low power consumption of this type of capacitor is the equivalent series resistance (ESR).

MLCC can be applied on Cellular telephone,Computers,DSC,DVC,GPS.. 
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Kingtronics produce multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC), include through-hole (leaded capacitors) ceramic capacitors and surface mount ceramic capacitors (chip type).

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Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor is widely used in the market. Such as Automotive, Towel Dispenser, Power supply, Broad casting system, IO Controller, etc.

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In the use of chip MLCC, many customers will encounter capacitor cracking, short circuit, burning and other phenomena, so how to deal with these phenomena?
First of all, we need to know the causes of these phenomena.

A. Crack (refers to the crack on the capacitor that causes the product to fail to work normally). This phenomenon is generally caused by low resistance.
The reasons are as follows.

1. PCB is mostly open circuit after external force.
2. If the non-capacitor body is impacted by external force, it may have short circuit or low resistance.
3. Too high applied stress voltage will lead to MLCC capacitor failure, generally short circuit or low resistance, but this kind of phenomenon should not be much in the case of sufficient allowance.

In this case, it is generally necessary to check whether the product will be vibrated or shaken when working, and then check whether the product capacity meets the requirements.
B. Short circuit burn out (refers to the damage of the capacitor in the PCB board, resulting in the failure of the product to continue to work).

The reasons for this phenomenon are as follows.
1. The model of capacitor package is not big enough;
2. Insufficient reserved allowance;
3. The voltage withstand is too low or the product current is too high.

If this happens, we need to replace the chip capacitor model and check the specific reason. Then choose to replace the chip capacitor capacity or model.
If you can't find a suitable model to replace, you can use the capacitors in parallel or series to solve the problem.

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Murata is the leader of global MLCC. In end of 2020, Japanese employees of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. successively diagnosed the corona virus, production lines have to be stopped.
It resulted in tight production capacity and high supply pressure, and the delivery period of some goods was extended.

Kingtronics can support MLCC with lead time around 3-5 weeks can help you alleviate this problem.

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