Dielectric C0G (NP0)
Dielectric C0G (NP0)
General Specifications
C0G (NP0) is the most popular formulation of the “tempera-
ture-compensating,” EIA Class I ceramic materials. Modern
C0G (NP0) formulations contain neodymium, samarium and
other rare earth oxides.
C0G (NP0) ceramics offer one of the most stable capacitor
dielectrics available. Capacitance change with temperature
is 0 ±30ppm/°C which is less than ±0.3% ∆ C from -55°C
to +125°C. Capacitance drift or hysteresis for C0G (NP0)
ceramics is negligible at less than ±0.05% versus up to
±2% for films. Typical capacitance change with life is less
than ±0.1% for C0G (NP0), one-fifth that shown by most
other dielectrics. C0G (NP0) formulations show no aging
characteristics.
The C0G (NP0) formulation usually has a “Q” in excess
of 1000 and shows little capacitance or “Q” changes with
frequency. Their dielectric absorption is typically less than
0.6% which is similar to mica and most films.
0805 5 A 101 J A T 2 A
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Capacitance Range 0.5 pF to .1 µF (1.0 ±0.2 Vrms, 1kHz, for ≤100 pF use 1 MHz)
Capacitance Tolerances Preferred ±5%, ±10%
others available: ±.25 pF, ±.5 pF, ±1% (≥25pF), ±2%(≥13pF), ±20%
For values ≤ 10 pF preferred tolerance is ±.5 pF, also available ±.25 pF.
Operating Temperature Range -55°C to +125°C
Temperature Characteristic 0 ± 30 ppm/°C (EIA C0G)
Voltage Ratings 25, 50, 100 & 200 VDC (+125°C)
Dissipation Factor and “Q” For values >30 pF: 0.1% max. (+25°C and +125°C)
For values ≤30 pF: “Q” = 400 + 20 x C (C in pF)
Insulation Resistance (+25°C, RVDC) 100,000 megohms min. or 1000 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
Insulation Resistance (+125°C, RVDC) 10,000 megohms min. or 100 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
Dielectric Strength 250% of rated voltage for 5 seconds at 50 mamp max. current
Test Voltage 1 ± 0.2 Vrms
Test Frequency For values ≤100 pF: 1 MHz
For values >100 pF: 1 KHz
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C0G (NP0) Dielectric
Typical Characteristic Curves**
Temperature Coefficient Variation of Impedance with Cap Value
Impedance vs. Frequency
0805 - C0G (NP0)
10 pF vs. 100 pF vs. 1000 pF
Typical Capacitance Change 100,000
Envelope: 0 ± 30 ppm/°C
% ⌬ Capacitance
10,000
+0.5
Impedance, ⍀
1,000
0
-0.5 100
10 pF
10.0
-55 -35 -15 +5 +25 +45 +65 +85 +105 +125 1.0
Temperature °C 100 pF
1000 pF
0.1
1 10 100 1000
⌬ Capacitance vs. Frequency Frequency, MHz
0 10
1206
-1 0805
Impedance, ⍀
1812
-2 1210
1.0
10,000
Variation of Impedance with Ceramic Formulation
Impedance vs. Frequency
1000 pF - C0G (NP0) vs X7R
0805
1,000
10.00
X7R
NPO
Impedance, ⍀
100 1.00
0.10
0
+20 +25 +40 +60 +80 +100
Temperature °C 0.01
10 100 1000
Frequency, MHz
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C0G (NP0) Dielectric
Capacitance Range
Cap 0.5
䉲
䉲
(pF) 1.0 W
L
䉲
1.2 䉲
䉲
1.5
䉲
T
1.8
2.2
2.7
䉲
䉲
3.3 t
3.9
4.7
5.6
6.8
8.2
10
12
15
18
22
27
33
39
47
56
68
82
100
120
150
180
220
270
330
390
470
560
680
820
1000
1200
1500
1800
2200
2700
3300
3900
4700
5600
6800
8200
10000
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C0G (NP0) Dielectric
Capacitance Range
Cap 560
䉲
䉲
(pF) 680 W
L
䉲
820 䉲
䉲
1000
䉲
T
1200
1500
1800
䉲
䉲
2200 t
2700
3300
3900
4700
5600
6800
8200
Cap. .010
(µF) .012
.015
.018
.022
.027
.033
.039
.047
.068
.082
.1
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How to Order
Part Number Explanation
EXAMPLE: 08055A101JAT2A
0805 5 A 101 J A T 2 A
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Surface Mounting Guide
MLC Chip Capacitors
REFLOW SOLDERING
Case Size D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
D2 0402 1.70 (0.07) 0.60 (0.02) 0.50 (0.02) 0.60 (0.02) 0.50 (0.02)
0603 2.30 (0.09) 0.80 (0.03) 0.70 (0.03) 0.80 (0.03) 0.75 (0.03)
D1 D3 0805 3.00 (0.12) 1.00 (0.04) 1.00 (0.04) 1.00 (0.04) 1.25 (0.05)
1206 4.00 (0.16) 1.00 (0.04) 2.00 (0.09) 1.00 (0.04) 1.60 (0.06)
1210 4.00 (0.16) 1.00 (0.04) 2.00 (0.09) 1.00 (0.04) 2.50 (0.10)
D4
1808 5.60 (0.22) 1.00 (0.04) 3.60 (0.14) 1.00 (0.04) 2.00 (0.08)
1812 5.60 (0.22) 1.00 (0.04)) 3.60 (0.14) 1.00 (0.04) 3.00 (0.12)
D5 1825 5.60 (0.22) 1.00 (0.04) 3.60 (0.14) 1.00 (0.04) 6.35 (0.25)
2220 6.60 (0.26) 1.00 (0.04) 4.60 (0.18) 1.00 (0.04) 5.00 (0.20)
Dimensions in millimeters (inches) 2225 6.60 (0.26) 1.00 (0.04) 4.60 (0.18) 1.00 (0.04) 6.35 (0.25)
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Surface Mounting Guide
MLC Chip Capacitors
WAVE SOLDERING
D2 Case Size D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
0603 3.10 (0.12) 1.20 (0.05) 0.70 (0.03) 1.20 (0.05) 0.75 (0.03)
D1 D3 0805 4.00 (0.15) 1.50 (0.06) 1.00 (0.04) 1.50 (0.06) 1.25 (0.05)
1206 5.00 (0.19) 1.50 (0.06) 2.00 (0.09) 1.50 (0.06) 1.60 (0.06)
D4 1210 5.00 (0.19) 1.50 (0.06) 2.00 (0.09) 1.50 (0.06) 2.50 (0.10)
D5
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Surface Mounting Guide
MLC Chip Capacitors
APPLICATION NOTES General
Surface mounting chip multilayer ceramic capacitors
Storage are designed for soldering to printed circuit boards or other
Good solderability is maintained for at least twelve months, substrates. The construction of the components is such that
provided the components are stored in their “as received” they will withstand the time/temperature profiles used in both
packaging at less than 40°C and 70% RH. wave and reflow soldering methods.
Solderability Handling
Terminations to be well soldered after immersion in a 60/40 Chip multilayer ceramic capacitors should be handled with
tin/lead solder bath at 235 ±5°C for 2±1 seconds. care to avoid damage or contamination from perspiration
and skin oils. The use of tweezers or vacuum pick ups
Leaching is strongly recommended for individual components. Bulk
Terminations will resist leaching for at least the immersion handling should ensure that abrasion and mechanical shock
times and conditions shown below. are minimized. Taped and reeled components provides the
ideal medium for direct presentation to the placement
Termination Type Solder Solder Immersion Time
Tin/Lead/Silver Temp. °C Seconds machine. Any mechanical shock should be minimized during
handling chip multilayer ceramic capacitors.
Nickel Barrier 60/40/0 260±5 30±1
Preheat
Recommended Soldering Profiles It is important to avoid the possibility of thermal shock during
soldering and carefully controlled preheat is therefore
required. The rate of preheat should not exceed 4°C/second
Reflow
and a target figure 2°C/second is recommended. Although
300 an 80°C to 120°C temperature differential is preferred,
Preheat Natural
Cooling recent developments allow a temperature differential
250 between the component surface and the soldering temper-
ature of 150°C (Maximum) for capacitors of 1210 size and
200 below with a maximum thickness of 1.25mm. The user is
Solder Temp.
conditions above.
150 230°C Cleaning
to
250°C Flux residues may be hygroscopic or acidic and must be
100 removed. AVX MLC capacitors are acceptable for use with
all of the solvents described in the specifications MIL-STD-
50 202 and EIA-RS-198. Alcohol based solvents are acceptable
and properly controlled water cleaning systems are also
acceptable. Many other solvents have been proven successful,
0
and most solvents that are acceptable to other components
1 to 2 min 3 sec. max on circuit assemblies are equally acceptable for use with
(Preheat chips before soldering) ceramic capacitors.
T/maximum 150°C
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Packaging of Chip Components
Automatic Insertion Packaging
TAPE & REEL QUANTITIES
All tape and reel specifications are in compliance with RS481.
8mm 12mm
Paper or Embossed Carrier 0805, 1005, 1206,
1210
Embossed Only 0504, 0907 1505, 1805, 1812, 1825
1808 2220, 2225
Paper Only 0402, 0603
Qty. per Reel/7" Reel 2,000 or 4,000 (1) 3,000 1,000
Qty. per Reel/13" Reel 10,000 10,000 4,000
(1)
Dependent on chip thickness. Low profile chips shown on page 27 are 5,000 per reel for 7" reel. 0402 size chips are 10,000 per 7" reels and are
not available on 13" reels. For 3640 size chip contact factory for quantity per reel.
REEL DIMENSIONS
Tape A B* C D* N W1 W2 W3
Size(1) Max. Min. Min. Min. Max.
7.9 Min.
8mm 8.4 +1.0
–0.0 14.4 (.311)
(.331 +.060
–0.0 ) (.567) 10.9 Max.
330 1.5 13.0±0.20 20.2 50 (.429)
(12.992) (.059) (.512±.008) (.795) (1.969)
11.9 Min.
12mm 12.4 +2.0
–0.0 18.4 (.469)
+.076
(.488 –0.0 ) (.724) 15.4 Max.
(.607)
Metric dimensions will govern.
English measurements rounded and for reference only.
(1) For tape sizes 16mm and 24mm (used with chip size 3640) consult EIA RS-481 latest revision.
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Embossed Carrier Configuration
8 & 12mm Tape Only
VARIABLE DIMENSIONS
Tape Size B1 D1 F P1 R T2 W A0 B0 K0
Max. Min. Min.
See Note 6 See Note 5 See Note 2
4.55 1.0 3.5 ± 0.05 4.0 ± 0.10 25 2.5 Max 8.0 +0.3
-0.1
8mm (.179) (.039) (.138 ± .002) (.157 ± .004) (.984) (.098) (.315 +.012
-.004 )
See Note 1
8.2 1.5 5.5 ± 0.05 4.0 ± 0.10 30 6.5 Max. 12.0 ± .30
12mm (.323) (.059) (.217 ± .002) (.157 ± .004) (1.181) (.256) (.472 ± .012) See Note 1
8mm 4.55 1.0 3.5 ± 0.05 2.0 ± 0.10 25 2.5 Max. 8.0 +0.3
-0.1
1/2 Pitch (.179) (.039) (.138 ± .002) 0.79 ± .004 (.984) (.098) (.315 +.012
-.004 )
See Note 1
12mm
8.2 1.5 5.5 ± 0.05 8.0 ± 0.10 30 6.5 Max. 12.0 ± .30 See Note 1
Double
(.323) (.059) (.217 ± .002) (.315 ± .004) (1.181) (.256) (.472 ± .012)
Pitch
NOTES:
1. A0, B0, and K0 are determined by the max. dimensions to the ends of the terminals extending from the component body and/or the body dimensions of the component. The
clearance between the end of the terminals or body of the component to the sides and depth of the cavity (A0, B0, and K0) must be within 0.05 mm (.002) min. and 0.50 mm
(.020) max. The clearance allowed must also prevent rotation of the component within the cavity of not more than 20 degrees (see sketches C & D).
2. Tape with components shall pass around radius “R” without damage. The minimum trailer length (Note 2 Fig. 3) may require additional length to provide R min. for 12 mm
embossed tape for reels with hub diameters approaching N min. (Table 4).
3. G1 dimension is the flat area from the edge of the sprocket hole to either the outward deformation of the carrier tape between the embossed cavities or to the edge of the
cavity whichever is less.
4. G2 dimension is the flat area from the edge of the carrier tape opposite the sprocket holes to either the outward deformation of the carrier tape between the embossed cavity
or to the edge of the cavity whichever is less.
5. The embossment hole location shall be measured from the sprocket hole controlling the location of the embossment.
Dimensions of embossment location and hole location shall be applied independent of each other.
6. B1 dimension is a reference dimension for tape feeder clearance only.
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Paper Carrier Configuration
8 & 12mm Tape Only
VARIABLE DIMENSIONS
Tape Size P1 F W A0 B0 T
12mm
8.0 ± 0.10 5.5 ± 0.05 12.0 ± 0.3
Double
(.315 ± .004) (.217 ± .002) (.472 ± .012)
Pitch
NOTES:
1. A0, B0, and T are determined by the max. dimensions to the ends of the terminals extending from the component body and/or the body dimensions of the component. The
clearance between the ends of the terminals or body of the component to the sides and depth of the cavity (A0, B0, and T) must be within 0.05 mm (.002) min. and 0.50 mm
(.020) max. The clearance allowed must also prevent rotation of the component within the cavity of not more than 20 degrees (see sketches A & B).
2. Tape with components shall pass around radius “R” without damage.
3. 1.1 mm (.043) Base Tape and 1.6 mm (.063) Max. for Non-Paper Base Compositions.
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Bulk Case Packaging
Gate
Shooter
CASE DIMENSIONS
Shutter
Slider
12mm
36mm
Mounter
Expanded Drawing Head
110mm Chips
Attachment Base
CASE QUANTITIES
Part Size 0402 0603 0805
Qty. 10,000 (T=0.6mm)
80,000 15,000
(pcs / cassette) 5,000 (T¯≥0.6mm)
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