ATC 700 B Series NPO Multilayer Capacitors Datasheet

Category: American Technical Ceramics Corp, Capacitors, Electronics

Overview of ATC 700 B Series NPO Multilayer Capacitors

ATC presents its 700 B Series NPO porcelain and ceramic multilayer capacitors which are significant for RF/Microwave applications. These capacitors offer a capacitance range from 0.1 pF to 5100 pF, and are favored due to their low ESR/ESL, zero TCC (Temperature Coefficient of Capacitance), low noise, and high self-resonance characteristics. They also exhibit robust construction, ensuring operations are reliable and environmentally resistant.

Specifications and Performance

Quality Factor (Q) is highly optimized, offering over 10,000 at MegaHertz for capacitance values between 0.1 pF to 200 pF and over 2000 for values between 220 pF to 5100 pF. The series demonstrates superior temperature stability, maintaining a TCC of 0 ±30 PPM/°C within a temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. Insulation Resistance (IR) is secure, with values ranging from 10^6 Megohms at +25°C to 10^4 Megohms at +125°C depending on the capacitance.

The capacitors offer extended working voltage (WVDC) capabilities of up to 1500VDC, undergoing dielectric withstanding voltage (DWV) tests to ensure reliability under varying voltages. Designed to successfully pass environmental tests like thermal shock, moisture resistance, and low voltage humidity, the series shows no aging effects or piezoelectric effects, indicating a stable performance over time.

Applications

Functional utility spans across Bypass, Coupling, Tuning, and DC Blocking applications; while in terms of circuit applications, they are ideal for Filters, Oscillators, Timing circuits, and RF Power Amplifiers.

Variants and Customization

Capacitors are available with various case sizes and termination styles, suitable for several surface mount and leaded configurations. Special values, tolerances, higher WVDC, and matching options are available upon request to ATC.

Product Identification and Ordering

The datasheet elaborates on ATC’s part numbering system and provides a detailed capacitive values table. The part numbers can be used with or without the “ATC” prefix, and it gives instructions for special packaging like Tape and Reel format and ATC’s Cap-Pac® packaging.

Contact Information

For further assistance, ATC offers comprehensive support and consultation via direct contact with their representatives in North America, Europe, and Asia.