The GCM21BR72A473KA51L is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata Electronics North America. It is designed for general-purpose applications, offering a balance of capacitance, voltage rating, and compact size. MLCCs are commonly used for decoupling, bypassing, and filtering in electronic circuits.

Applications:

• Decoupling Capacitors in Power Supplies
• Bypass Capacitors in Digital Circuits
• Filtering in Analog Circuits
• Snubber Circuits
• Timing Circuits

Features:

• High Capacitance: Provides a significant amount of capacitance in a small form factor.
• High Voltage Rating: Suitable for applications with higher voltage requirements.
• Low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): Minimizes power loss and improves circuit performance.
• Stable Capacitance over Temperature: Maintains consistent performance over a wide temperature range.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental standards for lead-free manufacturing.
• SMD (Surface Mount Device): Designed for automated assembly.

Benefits:

• Effective Decoupling: Reduces noise and voltage fluctuations in power supplies.
• Improved Signal Integrity: Minimizes signal distortion and ensures reliable data transmission.
• Enhanced Circuit Stability: Provides stable performance over varying operating conditions.
• Reduced Power Loss: Low ESR minimizes energy dissipation, improving efficiency.
• Simplified Assembly: Surface mount design simplifies automated assembly processes.

Technical Specifications:

• Capacitance: 0.047µF (47nF)
• Voltage Rating: 100V
• Temperature Coefficient: X7R (-55°C to +125°C, ±15%)
• Case Size: 0805 (2012 Metric)
• Tolerance: 10%
• Termination: Nickel Barrier with Tin Plating

X7R dielectrics are temperature stable ceramics and are suitable for decoupling, bypass, filtering and transient voltage suppression. X7R exhibits a predictable change in capacitance with respect to time and voltage and boasts a minimal variation of capacitance with reference to ambient temperature.