DARFON MLCC - Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor
DARFON's Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors are designed to meet the evolving needs of the post-PC 21st century, where information and communication technology products are integral to daily life. Leveraging expertise in materials, chemical, electronic, and mechanical engineering, DARFON offers MLCCs with diverse functions, focusing on multi-level integration and miniaturization. The company has achieved technological advancements, including being the first in Taiwan to develop the BME process and the 0201 ultra-miniature MLCC with superior thinness. Through automated equipment and efficient management, DARFON ensures the quality of its end products. DARFON's Quality Policy: "To deliver Defect-free, Competitive Products and Services to our Customers on time."
Product Attributes
- Brand: DARFON
- Product Type: Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC)
- Manufacturing Process: BME process
- Key Features: Ultra miniature, ultra thin thickness
- Quality Assurance: Automated equipment, high efficient management systems
Technical Specifications
| Dielectric Type | Features | Applications | Standard Capacitance Series | Available Tolerance | Product Range (Example) |
| NP0 (C0G) | - Ultra-stable
- Tight tolerance available
- Low ESR
- Good frequency performance
- No aging of capacitance
| - LC and RC tuned circuit
- Filtering
- Timing
| E3, E6, E12, E24 | NP0 (C0G): Cap < 5pF: C=0.25pF, D=0.5pF, B=0.1pF; 5pF Cap < 10pF: D=0.5pF, B=0.1pF, C=0.25pF; Cap 10pF: F=1%, G=2%, J=5%, K=10% | NP0 Class I, 0603 (0201) to 3216 (1206) sizes, 16V to 100V, 0.20pF to 39nF (example ranges vary by size and voltage) |
| X7R | - Semi-stable and High K
- High volumetric efficiency
- Highly reliable in high temperature application
- High insulation resistance
| - Blocking
- Coupling
- Timing
- Bypassing
- Frequency discriminating
- Filtering
| E24 | X7R: K=10%, M=20% | X7R Class II, 0603 (0201) to 3225 (1210) sizes, 6.3V to 100V, 100pF to 10uF (example ranges vary by size and voltage) |
| X5R | - High volumetric efficiency
- Non-polar construction
- General purpose, High K
| - Bypassing
- De-coupling
- Filtering
| E24 | X5R: K=10%, M=20% | X5R Class II, 0603 (0201) to 3225 (1210) sizes, 6.3V to 25V, 2.2nF to 100uF (example ranges vary by size and voltage) |
| Y5V | - High volumetric efficiency
- Non-polar construction
- General purpose, High K
| - Bypassing
- De-coupling
- Filtering
| E24 | Y5V: Z=-20% to +80% | Y5V Class II, 0603 (0201) to 2012 (0805) sizes, 6.3V to 50V, 10nF to 2.2uF (example ranges vary by size and voltage) |
Ordering Information Example
DARFON Part Number: C 1005 NP0 101 J G T S
Product Code: C (Capacitor)
SMD Size (EIA Code): 1005 (0402)
T.C. (Temperature Characteristic): NP0
Capacitance Code: 101 (10 x 10^1 pF = 100pF)
Tolerance Code: J (5%)
Voltage Code: G (50V)
Packaging Code: T (Paper tape reel 180mm)
Product Type: S (Standard Ceramic Capacitor)
Structure and Dimensions
MLCC Structure
Metal electrodes are printed on thin green sheets, which are stacked and sintered into a monolithic block. Termination electrodes are then formed and plated for soldering onto printed circuit boards.
Dimensions (Typical Tolerance)
| SIZE CODE (EIA) | L (Length) mm | W (Width) mm | T (Max Thickness) mm | g (Min) mm | A (Termination Min/Max) mm |
| 0603 (0201) | 0.60.03 | 0.30.03 | 0.33 | 0.15 | 0.10/0.20 |
| 1005 (0402) | 1.00.05 | 0.50.05 | 0.55 | 0.30 | 0.10/0.30 |
| 1608 (0603) | 1.60.10 | 0.80.10 | 0.90 | 0.50 | 0.25/0.65 |
| 2012 (0805) | 2.00.15 | 1.250.20 | 1.45 | 0.70 | 0.25/0.75 |
| 3216 (1206) | 3.20.15 | 1.60.20 | 1.80 | 1.50 | 0.25/0.75 |
| 3225 (1210) | 3.20.20 | 2.50.20 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 0.25/0.75 |
Dimensions (Special Tolerance)
| SIZE CODE (EIA) | L (Length) mm | W (Width) mm | T (Max Thickness) mm | g (Min) mm | A (Termination Min/Max) mm |
| 1005* (0402) | 1.00.15 | 0.50.15 | 0.65 | 0.30 | 0.10/0.30 |
| 1608* (0603) | 1.6 +0.15/-0.1 | 0.8 +0.15/-0.1 | 0.95 | 0.50 | 0.25/0.65 |
| 2012* (0805) | 2.00.20 | 1.25 +0.30/-0.20 | 1.55 | 0.70 | 0.25/0.75 |
| 3216* (1206) | 3.20.20 | 1.6 +0.30/-0.20 | 1.90 | 1.50 | 0.25/0.75 |
| 3225* (1210) | 3.20.30 | 2.50.30 | 2.80 | 1.50 | 0.25/0.75 |
