SMPS Stacked MLC Capacitors
(SM Style) Technical Information on SMPS Capacitors
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Coefficient
C0G: A Temperature Coefficient - 0 ±30 ppm/°C, -55° to +125°C
X7R: C Temperature Coefficient - ±15%, -55° to +125°C
Z5U: E Temperature Coefficient - +22, -56%, +10° to +85°C
Capacitance Test
(MIL-STD-202 Method 305)
C0G: 25°C, 1.0±0.2 Vrms (open circuit voltage) at 1KHz
X7R: 25°C, 1.0±0.2 Vrms (open circuit voltage) at 1KHz
Z5U: 25°C, 0.5 Vrms max (open circuit voltage) at 1KHz
Dissipation Factor 25°C
C0G: 0.15% Max @ 25°C, 1.0±0.2 Vrms (open circuit voltage) at 1KHz
X7R: 2.5% Max @ 25°C, 1.0±0.2 Vrms (open circuit voltage) at 1KHz
Z5U: 3.0% Max @ 25°C, 0.5 Vrms max (open circuit voltage) at 1KHz
Insulation Resistance 25°C
(MIL-STD-202 Method 302)
C0G and X7R: 100K MΩ or 1000 MΩ-μF, whichever is less.
Z5U: 10K MΩ or 1000 MΩ-μF, whichever is less.
Insulation Resistance 125°C
(MIL-STD-202 Method 302)
C0G and X7R: 10K MΩ or 100 MΩ-μF, whichever is less.
Z5U: 1K MΩ or 100 MΩ-μF, whichever is less.
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 25°C
(Flash Test)
C0G and X7R: 250% rated voltage for 5 seconds with 50 mA max
charging current. (500 Volt units @ 750 VDC)
Z5U: 200% rated voltage for 5 seconds with 50 mA max charging
current.
Life Test
(1000 hrs)
C0G and X7R: 200% rated voltage at +125°C. (500 Volt units @
600 VDC)
Z5U: 150% rated voltage at +85°C
Moisture Resistance
(MIL-STD-202 Method 106)
C0G, X7R, Z5U: Ten cycles with no voltage applied.
Thermal Shock
(MIL-STD-202 Method 107, Condition A)
Immersion Cycling
(MIL-STD-202 Method 104, Condition B)
Resistance To Solder Heat
(MIL-STD-202, Method 210,
Condition B, for 20 seconds)
Typical ESR Performance (mΩ)
ESR @ 10KHz
ESR @ 50KHz
ESR @ 100KHz
ESR @ 500KHz
ESR @ 1MHz
ESR @ 5MHz
ESR @ 10MHz
Aluminum
Electrolytic
100μF/50V
300
285
280
265
265
335
560
Low ESR
Solid Tantalum
100μF/10V
72
67
62
56
56
72
91
Solid Aluminum
Electrolytic
100μF/16V
29
22
20
18
17
17
22
MLCC
SMPS
100μF/50V
3
2
2.5
4
7
12.5
20
MLCC
SMPS
4.7μF/50V
66
23
15
8
7.5
8
14
HOW TO ORDER
SM0
1
7
C
AVX Styles: SM-1, SM-2, SM-3, SM-4, SM-5, SM-6
106
M
Capacitance
Tolerance
C0G:
J = ±5%
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
X7R:
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
Z = +80%, -20%
Z5U:
M = ±20%
Z = +80%, -20%
P = GMV (+100, -0%)
A
Test Level
A = Standard
B = Hi-Rel*
5 = Standard/
MIL**
N
Termination
N = Straight Lead
J = Leads formed in
L = Leads formed out
P = P Style Leads
Z = Z Style Leads
650
Height
Max
Dimension “A”
120 = 0.120"
240 = 0.240"
360 = 0.360"
480 = 0.480"
650 = 0.650"
AVX Style
Size
Voltage Temperature
Capacitance
SM0 = Uncoated
See
50V = 5
Coefficient
Code
SM5 = Epoxy Coated Dimensions 100V = 1
C0G = A
(2 significant digits
chart
200V = 2
X7R = C
+ number of zeros)
500V = 7
Z5U = E
10 pF = 100
100 pF = 101
1,000 pF = 102
22,000 pF = 223
220,000 pF = 224
1μF = 105
10 μF = 106
100 μF = 107
Note: Capacitors with X7R and Z5U dielectrics are not intended for applications
across AC supply mains or AC line filtering with polarity reversal. Contact plant
for recommendations.
*
Hi-Rel screening for C0G and X7R only. Screening consists of 100% Group A
(B Level), Subgroup 1 per MIL-PRF-49470.
**Form, fit & Function equivalent to MIL-PRF-49470 Part.
Applies to 50V rated parts only. No Screening.
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