The C2012X5R0J226MT000N is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by TDK Corporation. It's designed to provide high capacitance in a small size and is suitable for general-purpose applications.
Applications
- Bypass capacitors in digital circuits
- Decoupling capacitors in power supplies
- Smoothing capacitors
- Filtering circuits
- Portable electronic devices
- Consumer electronics
Features
- Capacitance: 22µF (Microfarads)
- Voltage Rating: 6.3V (Volts)
- Dielectric Material: X5R
- Case Size: 0805 (2.0mm x 1.25mm)
- Capacitance Tolerance: ±20%
- Temperature Characteristics: X5R (-55°C to +85°C, ±15% capacitance change)
- Termination: Nickel barrier with tin plating
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
Benefits
- High Capacitance: Offers a high capacitance value for its compact size.
- Small Size: 0805 case size allows for high-density mounting on printed circuit boards.
- Stable Performance: X5R dielectric provides reasonable capacitance stability over temperature and voltage.
- Reliable: TDK capacitors are known for their high reliability.
- RoHS Compliant: Environmentally friendly due to compliance with RoHS regulations.
Additional Details
The C2012X5R0J226MT000N utilizes a multilayer structure to achieve its capacitance value. The X5R dielectric offers a good balance between capacitance, size, and temperature stability. However, it's important to note that X5R capacitors have greater capacitance variation over temperature and voltage compared to C0G/NP0 capacitors. The nickel barrier termination ensures good solderability and prevents solder leaching. The 'MT000N' probably signifies a specific packaging or manufacturing control code within TDK.
This capacitor is a suitable choice for applications where high capacitance is required in a small form factor, and some capacitance variation can be tolerated. For applications needing higher stability, a C0G/NP0 capacitor would be a better option.