Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors (SMD MLCCs)
Floating Electrode Design (FE-CAP), X7R Dielectric,
6.3 – 250 VDC (Commercial & Automotive Grade)
Overview
KEMET’s Floating Electrode (FE-CAP) multilayer ceramic
capacitor in X7R dielectric utilizes a cascading internal
electrode design configured to form multiple capacitors
in series within a single monolithic structure. This
unique configuration results in enhanced voltage and
ESD performance over standard capacitor designs while
allowing for a fail-open condition if mechanically damaged
(cracked). If damaged, the device may experience a drop in
capacitance but a short is unlikely. The FE-CAP is designed
Combined with the stability of an X7R dielectric, the FE-CAP
complements KEMET’s “Open Mode” devices by providing a
fail-safe design optimized for low to mid range capacitance
values. These devices exhibit a predictable change in
capacitance with respect to time and voltage and boast a
minimal change in capacitance with reference to ambient
temperature. Capacitance change is limited to ±15% from
−55°C to +125°C.
to reduce the likelihood of a low IR or short circuit condition In addition to Commercial Grade, Automotive Grade devices
and the chance for a catastrophic and potentially costly
failure event.
are available which meet the demanding Automotive
Electronics Council's AEC–Q200 qualification requirements.
Driven by the demand for a more robust and reliable
component, the FE-CAP was designed for critical
applications where higher operating temperatures and
mechanical stress are a concern. These capacitors are
manufactured in state of the art ISO/TS 16949:2009
certified facilities and are widely used in power supplies
(input and output filters) and general electronic applications.
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Ordering Information
C
0805
S
104
K
5
R
A
C
TU
Rated
Failure
Case Size Specification/ Capacitance Capacitance
Packaging/
Grade (C-Spec)
Ceramic
Voltage Dielectric Rate/
(VDC)
Termination Finish1
(L" x W")
Series
Code (pF)
Tolerance
Design
R = X7R A = N/A C = 100% Matte Sn
L = SnPb (5% Pb minimum)
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
S = Floating
Electrode
Two
significant
digits +
number of
zeros
J = ±5%
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
9 = 6.3
8 = 10
4 = 16
3 = 25
5 = 50
1 = 100
2 = 200
A = 250
See
"Packaging
C-Spec
Ordering
Options Table"
below
1 Additional termination finish options may be available. Contact KEMET for details.
1 SnPb termination finish option is not available on automotive grade product.
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C1014_X7R_FE-CAP_SMD • 10/14/2016
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