The C1210C223K5RACTU is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by Kemet. Ceramic capacitors are fundamental components in electronics, providing functions such as filtering, decoupling, and energy storage. The alphanumeric code offers detailed specifications, including size, capacitance, voltage rating, temperature coefficient, and packaging details.

Applications:

• Decoupling Capacitors: Filtering noise from power supplies and ensuring stable voltage levels.
• Filtering: Smoothing out signals in various electronic circuits.
• Timing Applications: Use in oscillator circuits requiring stable timing.
• RF Applications: Implementing filtering and impedance matching in radio frequency circuits.

Features:

• Surface Mount Design: Suitable for automated assembly on PCBs.
• 1210 Package Size: A standard size of 0.12 inch x 0.10 inch.
• Capacitance: The '223' suggests a capacitance value of 22 nF (22 x 10^3 pF).
• Voltage Rating: '5R' usually represent a 50V voltage rating.
• X7R Dielectric: Offers a good balance between capacitance stability and size.

Benefits:

• Automated Assembly: Simplifies the manufacturing process.
• Relatively High Capacitance Value: Suitable for applications requiring larger capacitance values in a small footprint.
• Stable Performance: The X7R dielectric provides reasonable capacitance stability over temperature.
• Long Lifespan: Ceramic capacitors offer excellent reliability.

Technical Specifications:

• Capacitance: 22 nF (22 x 10^3 pF)
• Voltage Rating: 50V (Assumed)
• Capacitance Tolerance: +/- 10% - usually represented by a K
• Temperature Coefficient: X7R
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C (typical for X7R)
• Package Size: 1210 (0.12 inch x 0.10 inch)

The 'ACTU' suffix suggests the part is packaged on tape and reel for automated assembly.