The C1206C104M5RAC is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by Kemet. It is a surface-mount capacitor designed for a variety of applications including decoupling, filtering, and bypass in electronic circuits. Being listed as END-OF-LIFE means care should be taken regarding availability of this component.

Applications

• Decoupling capacitors for digital ICs
• Bypass capacitors in power supplies
• Filtering capacitors in analog signal paths
• Timing circuits
• General-purpose SMT applications

Features

• 1206 case size (0.12 inch x 0.06 inch)
• 100 nF (104) capacitance
• 50V voltage rating (5)
• X7R dielectric
• Surface-mount technology (SMT)

Benefits

• Stable capacitance over a range of temperatures
• Effective noise reduction and voltage ripple suppression
• Simplified PCB assembly process
• Compact size for high-density designs
• Reliable performance in various operating conditions

Additional Details

The C1206C104M5RAC utilizes an X7R dielectric, providing a good balance of capacitance stability and size efficiency. The 1206 package size allows for higher capacitance values compared to smaller packages. The capacitor's 50V voltage rating is suitable for low-voltage applications. The capacitance tolerance is typically ±20%. The part number specifies the characteristics of the capacitor including size, capacitance, voltage, and dielectric. It is a durable and versatile component used across many electrical designs.

Given its END-OF-LIFE status, it is important to confirm its availability for new designs, while those maintaining existing systems should source stock carefully.