The 1812B104K500N is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Knowles. MLCCs are known for their compact size, high reliability, and excellent electrical performance. The '1812' in the part number refers to the case size, indicating that this is an 1812-sized component. The 'B' likely refers to a specific dielectric material. The '104' indicates a capacitance value of 100nF (10 x 10^4 pF). The 'K' denotes a capacitance tolerance of ±10%, and '500' signifies a voltage rating of 500V.

Applications

• High voltage power supplies
• DC-DC converters
• Snubber circuits
• EMI filtering
• Input/Output filtering
• Bypass and decoupling applications

Features

• High capacitance value in a small package
• High voltage rating
• Stable performance over temperature
• Low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)
• Low ESL (Equivalent Series Inductance)
• RoHS compliant

Benefits

• Reduced board space requirements due to small size
• Reliable operation in high-voltage environments
• Consistent performance across a wide temperature range
• Improved circuit efficiency due to low ESR and ESL
• Compliance with environmental regulations
• Improved signal integrity in high-frequency circuits

Additional Details

The 1812B104K500N capacitor uses a ceramic dielectric material that provides a stable capacitance over a wide range of temperatures. Its construction allows for low ESR and ESL, making it suitable for high-frequency applications. It is also designed to withstand high voltages, making it suitable for use in high-voltage power supplies and other high-voltage applications. The 1812 case size offers a good balance between size and performance.