Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
Test Conditions and Standards
Test conditions and Specification for Temperature Compensation type(C to U • SL characteristics)
Test Items
Capacitance Value
Q
Specification (C: nominal capacitance)
Within tolerance
Test Conditions
C≤1000pF
1MHz±10%
1kHz±10%
0.5 to
C≥30pF: Q≥1000
C>1000pF
5Vrms
C<30pF: Q≥400+20C
Measured after the rated voltage is applied for one
minute at normal room temperature and humidity. ( 4)
Insulation resistance (IR)( 6) 10,000MΩ or 500MΩ•µF min, whichever is less
( 1) Apply 3 times of the rated voltage for 1 to 5 seconds.
( 6)
Dielectric Resistance
Appearance
No problem observed
No problem observed
Microscope(10×magnification)
Apply a sideward force of 500g(5N) ( 7) to a PCB-mounted
sample.
( 2)
( 2)
Termination strength
Bending strength
No problem observed
Glass epoxy PCB (t=1.6mm); fulcrum
Spacing: 90mm; for 10 seconds.
No mechanical damage at 1mm bent
No significant change is detected.
Within tolerance
Vibration
test
Appearance
Vibration frequency: 10 to 55(Hz)
Amplitude: 1.5mm
Sweeping condition: 10→55→10Hz/min
In X, Y and Z directions:
∆C
C≥30pF: Q≥1000
Q
2 hours each Total 6 hours
C<30pF: Q≥400+20C
Soak the sample in 260°C±5°C
solder for 10±0.5seconds
and place in a room at normal temperature
and humidity; measure after 24±2hours.
(Preheating Conditions)
Soldering
heat
resistance
Appearance
No significant change is detected.
∆C
±2.5% or ±0.25pF max, whichever is larger.
C≥30pF: Q≥1000
Q
C<30pF: Q≥400+20C
Order
Temperature
80 to 100°C
150 to 200°C
Time
( 6)
IR
10,000MΩ or 500MΩ•µF min, whichever is smaller
1
2
2minutes
2minutes
Withstand voltage
Resists without problem
( 6)
Soaking Condition
Solderability
Ni/Br termination: 90% min
Sn63 Solder
235±5°C
2±0.5sec.
3±0.5sec.
Sn-3Ag-0.5Cu 245±5°C
Temperature
cycle ( 3)
Appearance
No significant change is detected.
(Cycle)
Normal room temperature (3min)→
Lowest operation temperature (30min)→
Normal room temperature (3min)→
Highest operation temperature (30min)→
∆C
±2.5% or ±0.25pF max, whichever is larger.
C≥30pF: Q≥1000
Q
C<30pF: Q≥400+20C
( 6)
IR
10,000MΩ or 500MΩ•µF min, whichever is samller
Resists without problem
After five cycles ( 3), measure after
24±2hours.
Withstand voltage
( 6)
Humidity
Appearance
No significant change is detected.
Measure the test sample after storing it
24±2hours at a temperature of 40°C±2°C
and a relative humidity of 90-95% Rh.
for 500+24/−0hours.
test
( 5)
∆C
±7.5% or ±0.75pF max, whichever is larger.
C≥30pF: Q≥200
Q
C<30pF: Q≥100+10C/3
( 6)
IR
500MΩ or 25MΩ•µF min, whichever is smaller
No significant change is detected.
After applying ( 1) twice of the rated voltage
at a temperature of 125±3°C for
1000+48/−0hours, measure the sample
after storing 24±2hours.
High-
Appearance
temperature
with
∆C
±3% or ±0.3pF max, whichever is larger.
loading
C≥30pF: Q≥350
Q
10pF≤C<30pF: Q≥275+5C/2
C<10pF: Q≥200+10C
( 6)
IR
1,000MΩ or 50MΩ•µF min, whichever is smaller
1
For the CF series, use 1.5 times when the rated voltage is 250V; use/1.2 times when
the rated voltage exceeds 630V.
Except CT series
Different specification for Nickel Barrier termination DN/DR series. (Alumina Substrate)
Apply 500V for 1minite in case the rated voltage is 1000V or higher.
5
6
7
Except CF series.
The charge and discharge current of the capacitor must not exceed 50mA.
2N at 0201 Size
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3
4