The GRM21BD71A226ME44L is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by Murata Electronics North America. It is a high-capacitance, high-reliability capacitor. This capacitor features a B characteristic, meaning that the capacitance changes very little over its operating temperature range.
Applications
- Smoothing circuits in power supplies
- Decoupling applications in high-speed digital circuits
- Noise filtering in sensitive analog circuits
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- Laptop computers
- Various portable electronic devices
Features
- High capacitance value (22µF)
- Small size (2.0mm x 1.25mm) - 0805 inch size
- Temperature characteristic: B (-25°C to +85°C, ±10% capacitance change)
- Rated voltage: 10VDC
- Low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)
- High reliability
- RoHS compliant
Benefits
- Provides exceptionally stable capacitance over a specified temperature range
- Reduces noise and improves signal integrity
- Enables miniaturization of electronic devices due to small size
- Excellent for use in high-speed digital applications due to its Low ESR
- Offers a long service life
- Environmentally friendly due to RoHS compliance
Additional Details
The GRM21BD71A226ME44L is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC). The 'B' temperature characteristic signifies minimal capacitance variation across the operating temperature range of -25°C to +85°C, with a capacitance change of ±10%. This stability is crucial for applications demanding consistent performance. The 10VDC rated voltage is suitable for low-voltage circuits commonly found in portable electronics. Its small size of 0805 allows for high-density board assembly. The termination is Sn (Tin) plating, ensuring good solderability. Low ESR contributes to better performance in high-frequency circuits by minimizing power dissipation.