C0G (NP0) Dielectric
General Specifications
C0G (NP0) is the most popular formulation of the “tempera-
ture-compensating,” EIA Class I ceramic materials. Modern
C0G (NP0) formulations contain neodymium, samarium and
other rare earth oxides.
C0G (NP0) ceramics offer one of the most stable capacitor
dielectrics available. Capacitance change with temperature
is 0 ±30ppm/°C which is less than ±0.3%
∆
C from -55°C
to +125°C. Capacitance drift or hysteresis for C0G (NP0)
ceramics is negligible at less than ±0.05% versus up to
±2% for films. Typical capacitance change with life is less
than ±0.1% for C0G (NP0), one-fifth that shown by most
other dielectrics. C0G (NP0) formulations show no aging
characteristics.
The C0G (NP0) formulation usually has a “Q” in excess
of 1000 and shows little capacitance or “Q” changes with
frequency. Their dielectric absorption is typically less than
0.6% which is similar to mica and most films.
PART NUMBER (see page 3 for complete part number explanation)
0805
Size
(L" x W")
5
Voltage
25V = 3
50V = 5
100V = 1
200V = 2
A
Dielectric
C0G (NP0) = A
101
Capacitance
Code
J
Capacitance
Tolerance
Preferred
K = ±10%
J = ± 5%
A
Failure
Rate
A = Not
Applicable
T
Terminations
T = Plated Ni
and Solder
2
Packaging
2 = 7" Reel
4 = 13" Reel
A
Special
Code
A = Std.
Product
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Capacitance Range
Capacitance Tolerances
0.5 pF to .1 µF (1.0 ±0.2 Vrms, 1kHz, for
≤100
pF use 1 MHz)
Preferred ±5%, ±10%
others available: ±.25 pF, ±.5 pF, ±1% (≥25pF), ±2%(≥13pF), ±20%
For values
≤
10 pF preferred tolerance is ±.5 pF, also available ±.25 pF.
-55°C to +125°C
0 ± 30 ppm/°C (EIA C0G)
25, 50, 100 & 200 VDC (+125°C)
For values >30 pF: 0.1% max. (+25°C and +125°C)
For values
≤30
pF: “Q” = 400 + 20 x C (C in pF)
100,000 megohms min. or 1000 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
10,000 megohms min. or 100 MΩ - µF min., whichever is less
250% of rated voltage for 5 seconds at 50 mamp max. current
1 ± 0.2 Vrms
For values
≤100
pF: 1 MHz
For values >100 pF: 1 KHz
Operating Temperature Range
Temperature Characteristic
Voltage Ratings
Dissipation Factor and “Q”
Insulation Resistance
(+25°C, RVDC)
Insulation Resistance
(+125°C, RVDC)
Dielectric Strength
Test Voltage
Test Frequency
4
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