RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
100C Series Porcelain Superchip® Multilayer Capacitors
FEATURES
• 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
PACKAGING OPTIONS
KYOCERA 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.
Tray
Tape & Reel
(180 pcs)
KYOCERA AVX offers an encapsulation option for applications
requiring extended protection against arc-over and corona.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
Temperature
Coefficient (TCC)
• Bypass
• Coupling
• Tuning
• Impedance Matching
• DC Blocking
+90 ±30 PPM/°C (-55°C to +125°C)
1 pF to 2700 pF:
Insulation Resistance
(IR)
105 Megohms min. @ +25°C at rated WVDC.
104 Megohms min. @ +125°C at rated WVDC.
Max. test voltage is 500 VDC.
CIRCUIT APPLICATIONS
Working Voltage
(WVDC)
• VHF/UHF RF Power Amplifiers
• Plasma Chambers
• Medical (MRI coils)
See Capacitance Values Table
• Antenna Tuning
250% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 500
volts DC or less for 5 seconds.
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage (DWV)
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
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thermal Shock
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A
Moisture
Resistance
MIL-STD-202, Method 106
Less than ±(0.02% or 0.02 pF),
whichever is greater.
Retrace
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.
Low Voltage
Humidity
Aging Effects
None
Piezoelectric Effects
Capacitance Drift
None
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, at 125°C.
±(0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever is greater.
Voltage applied.
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.
Operating Temperature
Range
From -55°C to +125°C
(No derating of working voltage)
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
perpendicular to the termination surface of the
capacitor. Test per MIL-STD-202, method 211.
Terminal Strength
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or available
online at www.kyocera-avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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