The C1206X471K501T is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by Holystone. It's a surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications in electronic circuits. This capacitor is characterized by its small size, high capacitance value for its size, and stable performance over a wide range of temperatures.

Applications

• Bypass Capacitors: Used to bypass noise from power supplies and other noisy signals.
• Decoupling Capacitors: Employed to decouple sensitive circuits from power supply variations.
• Filtering: Utilized in filter circuits for smoothing voltage and current signals.
• Timing Circuits: Used in timing circuits for setting time constants.
• General-Purpose Applications: Employed in a wide variety of electronic circuits where capacitance is required.

Features

• Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC): Constructed using multiple layers of ceramic dielectric material.
• Surface Mount Device (SMD): Designed for surface-mount assembly on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• 1206 Package Size: Refers to the physical dimensions of the capacitor (12 = 0.12 inches long, 06 = 0.06 inches wide).
• 470pF Capacitance: Has a capacitance value of 470 picofarads.
• ±10% Tolerance: Indicates that the actual capacitance value may vary by ±10%.
• 500V Voltage Rating: Can withstand a maximum voltage of 500 volts.

Benefits

• Small Size: Compact size allows for high-density circuit designs.
• High Capacitance: Provides a relatively high capacitance value for its size.
• Stable Performance: Offers stable performance over a wide range of temperatures.
• Reliable: MLCC construction provides high reliability.
• Easy to Use: SMD design simplifies assembly on PCBs.

Additional Details

The C1206X471K501T typically has an operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. The 'K' in the part number indicates the capacitance tolerance (±10%). The '501' indicates the voltage rating (50 x 10^1 = 500V). The dielectric material is typically X7R or similar, providing stable performance over temperature. Consult the datasheet for detailed electrical characteristics, temperature coefficients, and soldering recommendations.