Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor Packaging Diagram

What is a multilayer ceramic capacitor?

Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are generally the capacitor of choice for applications where small-value capacitances are needed. They are used as bypass capacitors, in op-amp circuits, filters, and more. Advantages of MLCC include: Small parasitic inductance give better high-frequency performance compared to aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

How have multilayer ceramic capacitors changed in recent years?

In recent years, multilayer ceramic capacitors have become increasingly smaller and their capacitance has increased while their fabrication processes have been improved; for instance, the dielectric layers have become thinner and the precision with which the layers are stacked has been enhanced. Person in charge: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Y.G

What is a multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (MLCC)?

MLCCs are made of alternating layers of metallic electrodes and dielectric ceramic, as shown in figure 1 below. Figure 1: Construction of a multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (MLCC), 1 = Metallic electrodes, 2 = Dielectric ceramic, 3 = Connecting terminals

Which metal is used in multilayer ceramic capacitors?

In recent years, nickel has been the principal metal used for the internal electrodes of multilayer ceramic capacitors, and in the case of such capacitors, the dielectric sheets are coated with a nickel paste. After the dielectric sheets have been coated with the internal electrode paste, the sheets are stacked in layers, one on top of the other.

How do MLCC capacitors work?

Electrical breakdown between the two MLCC terminations or between one of the terminations and the internal electrodes of the capacitor within the ceramic body. acting voltage on each capacitor is reduced by the reciprocal of the number of capacitors (1/N). Larger electrode area overlap A so higher capacitance while retaining high voltage breakdown.

What is a Class 1 ceramic capacitor?

Class 1 ceramic materials (e.g., NPO, COG) have very low temperature coefficients, meaning that their capacitance varies very little over temperature. They also have low dielectric constants, meaning that capacitors built with class 1 materials have very small capacitance per volume.