RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
700C Series NPO Porcelain and Ceramic Multilayer Capacitors
FEATURES
• Case C Size (.250" x .250")
• High Q
• Low ESR/ESL
• High RF Power
• Available with Encapsulation Options*
• Capacitance Range 1 pF to 2700 pF
• Ultra-Stable Performance
• High RF Current/Voltage
• High Reliability
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PACKAGING OPTIONS
KYOCERA AVX, the industry leader, offers new improved
ESR/ESL performance for the 700C 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
Greater than 10,000
(1.0 pF to 1000 pF) @ 1 MHz.
• Bypass
• Coupling
• Tuning
• Impedance Matching
• DC Blocking
Quality Factor (Q)
Greater than 10,000
(1100 pF to 2700 pF) @ 1 KHz.
Temperature
Coefficient of
0 ±30 PPM/°C (-55°C to +125°C)
Capacitance (TCC)
CIRCUIT APPLICATIONS
• VHF/UHF RF Power Amplifiers • Plasma Chambers
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.
• Antenna Tuning
*For leaded styles only
• Medical (MRI coils)
Working Voltage
(WVDC)
See Capacitance Values Table
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
250% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 500 volts
DC or less for 5 seconds.
Thermal Shock
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A
Moisture
Resistance
MIL-STD-202, Method 106
Dielectric Withstanding 150% of WVDC for capacitors rated at 1250
Voltage (DWV)
volts DC or less for 5 seconds.
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.
120% of WVDC for capacitors rated above 1250
volts DC for 5 seconds.
Low Voltage
Humidity
Less than ±(0.02% or 0.02 pF),
whichever is greater
Retrace
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, at 125°C.
Aging Effects
None
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.
100% of WVDC for capacitors rated above 1250 volts DC.
Piezoelectric Effects
Capacitance Drift
None
±(0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever is greater
Operating
Temperature Range
From -55°C to +125°C
(No derating of working voltage)
Available in various surface mount and leaded
Termination Styles
Terminal Strength
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.
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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