RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
200A Series BX Ceramic
FEATURES
• Case A Size (.055” x .055”)
• Lowest ESR/ESL
• Rugged Construction
• Extended WVDC Available
• Capacitance Range 510 pF to 0.01 µF
• Mid-K
• High Reliability
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PACKAGING OPTIONS
KYOCERA AVX, the industry leader, offers new improved
ESR/ESL performance for the 200A Series Capacitors. This
Series exhibits high volumetric efficiency with superior IR
characteristics. Ceramic construction pro-vides a rugged,
hermetic package.
Tape & Reel
Vertical
Orientation
Tape & Reel
Typical functional applications: Bypass, Coupling and DC
Blocking. Typical circuit applications: Switching Power
Supplies and High Power Broadband Coupling.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Themal Shock
Mil-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A
Temperature
±15% maximum (-55°C to +125°C)
Moisture Resistance
Mil-STD-202, Method 106
Coefficient (TCC)
Mil-STD-202, Method 103, condition A,
with 1.5 VDC applied while subjected to
an environment of 85ºC with 85%
relative humidity for 240 hours
Capacitance Range
510 pF to 0.01 μF
Low Voltage
Humidity
Operating Temperature -55ºC to +125ºC*
Dissipaction Factor
2.5% Max @ 1 KHz
510 pF to 0.01 μF
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000
hours, at 125°C. 200% WVDC applied.
104 Megohms min. @ 25ºC at
rated WVDC
Life Test
Insulation Resistance
(IR)
Available in various surface mount
styles. See Mechanical Configurations,
page 3
103 Megohms min. @ 125ºC at
rated WVDC
Termination Styles
Dielectric Absorption
2% Typical
Terminations for chips and Pellets
withstand a pull of 5 lbs. min., 10 lbs.
typical, for 5 seconds in direction
perpendicular to the termination surface
of the capacitor. Test per MIL-STD-202,
method 211
Working Voltage
(WVDC)
See Capacitance Values table
Terminal Strength
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage (DWV)
250% of rated WVDC for 5 seconds
Aging Effects
3% maximum per decade hour.
Negligible
Piezoelectric Effects
± (0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever
is greater
Capacitance Drift
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or
available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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