ATC 600F Series Ultra-Low ESR, High Q, NPO RF & Microwave Capacitors

Category: American Technical Ceramics Corp, Capacitors, Electronics

Overview:

The ATC 600F Series capacitors are high-performance components optimized for RF and microwave applications. These capacitors are notable for their ultra-low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and high Quality Factor (Q), making them suitable for a range of demanding applications, such as cellular base stations, wireless communications, broadband wireless services, satellite communications, and WiMAX (802.16). They are commonly utilized in circuit applications including filter networks, high Q frequency sources, matching networks, and functions like tuning, coupling, bypass, and DC blocking.

Product Features and Applications:

Highlighted features of the capacitors include the lowest ESR in their class, the highest working voltage in class at 250V, standard EIA 0805 size, and optional laser marking. These properties align these capacitors with the needs of a robust set of applications that require high reliability and precision.

Specifications:

Electrical Specifications:

Capacitance range from 0.1 to 240 pF.
Working voltage rated up to 250V DC with no derating operating temperature range from -55°C to +125°C.
Quality Factor (Q) over 2000 MHz and a Temperature Coefficient of Capacitance (TCC) from 0 to +30 ppm/°C within the operating temperature range.
Insulation resistance minimum of 10⁵ MΩ at +25°C at rated working voltage DC.

Mechanical Specifications:

Variety of terminations, including Tin plated over Nickel barrier (standard), Tin plated over Non-Magnetic barrier, and Tin/Lead Solder plated over Nickel barrier.
Solderability encompasses at least 90% of end termination coverage.
Terminal strength of 1 lb typical, with a minimum of 2 lbs.

Environmental Specifications:

Life test assured for 2000 hours at +125°C with 2X rated working voltage DC (WVDC).
Thermal shock resilience over a cycle from -55°C to +125°C at rated WVDC.
Meets MIL-STD-202 Method 106 for moisture resistance.
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV) at 2.5 times the rated WVDC for 5 seconds.

Piezo Effects and Approvals:

The ATC 600F Series shows no piezoelectric effects and includes military approval with DSCC Drawing Number 05001 and compliance with RoHS. They are designed to meet and exceed the requirements of EIA-198, MIL-PRF-55681, and MIL-PRF-123.

Contact Details:

American Technical Ceramics (ATC) provides global contact information, including addresses for North America, Europe, and Asia, and corresponding email addresses for engineer support. It is noted that the company is an ISO 9001 registered company and markets their product with the tagline “THE ENGINEERS’ CHOICE™”.