MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS Ultra High Q & Low ESR Series (GUQ) 1. INTRODUCTION MLCC Consists of a conducting material and electrodes. To manufacture a chip-type SMT and achieve miniaturization, high density and high efficiency, ceramic condensers are used. Calchip GUQ series MLCC is used at high frequencies and generally have a small temperature coefficient of capacitance, typical within the +/-30ppm/C required for NPO (COG) classification and have excellent conductivity internal electrode. Thus, Calchip GUQ series MLCC will be with the feature of low EST and high Q characteristics. 2. FEATURES 3. APPLICATIONS a. b. c. d. a. High Q and low ESR performance at high frequency. Ultra low capacitance to 0.1pF. Can offer high precision tolerance to 0.05pF. Quality improvement of telephone calls for low power loss and better performance. b. c. Telecommunication products & equipments: Mobile phone, WLAN, Base station. RF module: Power amplifier, VCO. Tuners. HOW TO ORDER GUQ 06 CG SERIES SIZE DIELECTRIC GUQ=Ultra High Q & Low ESR 02=0201 (0603) 04=0402 (1005) 06=0603 (1608) CG = NP0 (C0G) Calchip Electronics, INC. 59 Steamwhistle Drive, Ivyland, PA. 18974 101 CAPACITANCE Two significant digits followed b no. of zeros. An R is in place of decimal point. eg.: 0R5=0.5pF 1R0=1.0pF 100=10pF J TOLERANCE A=0.05pF B=0.1pF C=0.25pF D=0.5pF F=1% G=2% J=5% 250 N TERMINATION VOLTAGE Two significant digits followed by no. of zeros. And R is in place of decimal point. 25=25 VDC 50=50 VDC 100=100 VDC 250=250 VDC N=Cu/Ni/Sn T PACKAGING T=7" reeled www.calchipelectronics.com ph 215-942-8900 fx 215-942-6400 MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS Ultra High Q & Low ESR Series (GUQ) 5. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS Size Inch (mm) L (mm) W (mm) 0201 (0603) 0.600.03 0402 (1005) 1.000.05 T (mm)/Symbol MB (mm) 0.300.03 0.300.03 L 0.150.05 0.500.05 0.500.05 N 0.25+0.05/-0.10 L T W MB 0603 (1608) 1.600.10 0.800.10 0.800.07 S MB Fig. 1 The outline of MLCC 0.400.15 6. GENERAL ELECTRICAL DATA Dielectric NP0 Size 0201, 0402, 0603 Capacitance* 0201: 0.1pF to 18pF 0402: 0.1pF to 22pF 0603: 0.4pF to 47pF Capacitance tolerance Cap5pF: A (0.05pF ), B (0.1pF), C (0.25pF) 5pF<Cap<10pF: B (0.1pF), C (0.25pF), D (0.5pF) Cap10pF: F (1%), G (2%), J (5%) Rated voltage (WVDC) 25V, 50V, 100V, 250V Q* 0201 & 0402 sizes: Q400+20C 0603 size: Cap<30pF, Q800+20C; Cap30pF, Q1400 Insulation resistance at Ur 10G Operating temperature -55 to +125C Capacitance change 30ppm/C Termination Ni/Sn (lead-free termination) * Measured at the conditions of 25C ambient temperature and 30~70% related humidity. Apply 1.00.2Vrms, 1.0MHz10% for Cap1000pF and 1.00.2Vrms, 1.0kHz10% for Cap>1000pF. Calchip Electronics, INC. 59 Steamwhistle Drive, Ivyland, PA. 18974 www.calchipelectronics.com ph 215-942-8900 fx 215-942-6400 MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS Ultra High Q & Low ESR Series (GUQ) 7. CAPACITANCE RANGE NP0 DIELECTRIC 0603 0201 0402 25 50 0.1pF (0R1) L N B 0.2pF (0R2) L N A, B 0.3pF (0R3) L N S S S 0.4pF (0R4) L N S S S A, B 0.5pF (0R5) L N S S S A, B, C 0.6pF (0R6) L N S S S A, B, C 0.7pF (0R7) L N S S S A, B, C 0.8pF (0R8) L N S S S A, B, C 0.9pF (0R9) L N S S S A, B, C 1.0pF (1R0) L N S S S A, B, C 1.2pF (1R2) L N S S S A, B, C 1.5pF (1R5) L N S S S A, B, C 1.8pF (1R8) L N S S S A, B, C 2.2pF (2R2) L N S S S A, B, C 2.7pF (2R7) L N S S S A, B, C 3.3pF (3R3) L N S S S A, B, C 3.9pF (3R9) L N S S S A, B, C 4.7pF (4R7) L N S S S A, B, C 5.6pF (5R6) L N S S S B, C, D 6.8pF (6R8) L N S S S B, C, D 8.2pF (8R2) L N S S S B, C, D 10pF (100) L N S S S F, G, J 12pF (120) L N S S S F, G, J 15pF (150) L N S S S F, G, J 18pF (180) L N S S S F, G, J N Capacitance SIZE RATED VOLTAGE (VDC) 22pF (220) 50 100 250 Tolerance A, B S S S F, G, J 27pF (270) S S S F, G, J 33pF (330) S S S F, G, J 39pF (390) S S S F, G, J 47pF (470) S S S F, G, J 1. The letter in cell is expressed the symbol of product thickness. 2. For more information about products with special capacitance or other data, please contact WTC local representative. 8. PACKAGING DIMENSION AND QUANTITY Size Paper tape Thickness (mm)/Symbol 7" reel 13" reel 0201 (0603) 0.300.03 L 15k - 0402 (1005) 0.500.05 N 10k 50k 0603 (1608) 0.800.07 S 4K 10K Unit: pieces Calchip Electronics, INC. 59 Steamwhistle Drive, Ivyland, PA. 18974 www.calchipelectronics.com ph 215-942-8900 fx 215-942-6400 MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS Ultra High Q & Low ESR Series (GUQ) 9. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 0402, NPO, 50V RF15, NP0, 50V 1 1pF ESR () 1.5pF 3.3pF 0.1 6.8pF 0.01 100 1,000 10,000 Frequency (MHz) Fig. 2 ESR vs. Frequency 0402, NPO, 50V RF15, NP0, 50V 10000 1000 Q 1pF 100 1.5pF 6.8pF 10 1 100 1,000 10,000 Frequency (MHz) Fig. 3 Q vs. Frequency 0402, NPO, 50V RF15, NP0, 50V 100000 10000 IZI () 1000 1pF 100 1.5pF 3.3pF 10 6.8pF 1 1 10 100 1,000 10,000 Frequency (MHz) Fig. 4 Impedance vs. Frequency Calchip Electronics, INC. 59 Steamwhistle Drive, Ivyland, PA. 18974 www.calchipelectronics.com ph 215-942-8900 fx 215-942-6400 MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS Ultra High Q & Low ESR Series (GUQ) 10. RELIABILITY TEST CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS No. 1. Visual and Requirements Test Conditions Item --- * No remarkable defect. Mechanical 2. 3. * Dimensions to conform to individual specification sheet. Capacitance 1.00.2Vrms, 1MHz10% Q/ D.F. At 25C ambient temperature. * Shall not exceed the limits given in the detailed spec. * 0201 & 0402 sizes: Q400+20C (Dissipation * 0603 size: Cap<30pF, Q800+20C; Cap30pF, Q1400 Factor) 4. Dielectric Strength * To apply voltage: * No evidence of damage or flash over during test. 100V, 250% of rated voltage. 200V, 200% of rated voltage. * Duration: 1 to 5 sec. * Charge and discharge current less than 50mA. 5. Insulation To apply rated voltage for max. 120 sec. 10G Temperature With no electrical load. * Capacitance change: within 30ppm/C Coefficient Operating temperature: -55~125C at 25C Adhesive * Pressurizing force Resistance 6. 7. Strength of Termination * No remarkable damage or removal of the terminations. 0201: 2N 0402 & 0603: 5N * Test time: 101 sec. 8. Vibration * Vibration frequency: 10~55 Hz/min. * No remarkable damage. Resistance * Total amplitude: 1.5mm * Cap change and Q/D.F.: To meet initial spec. * Test time: 6 hrs. (Two hrs each in three mutually perpendicular directions.) 9. Solderability * Solder temperature: 2355C 95% min. coverage of all metalized area. * Dipping time: 20.5 sec. 10. Bending Test * The middle part of substrate shall be pressurized by means * No remarkable damage. of the pressurizing rod at a rate of about 1 mm per second until the deflection becomes 1 mm and then the pressure * Cap change: within 5.0% or 0.5pF whichever is larger. (This capacitance change means the change of capacitance under shall be maintained for 51 sec. specified flexure of substrate from the capacitance measured * Measurement to be made after keeping at room temp. for before the test.) 242 hrs. 11. Resistance to * Solder temperature: 2705C * No remarkable damage. Soldering Heat * Dipping time: 101 sec * Cap change: within 2.5% or 0.25pF whichever is larger. * Preheating: 120 to 150C for 1 minute before immerse the * Q/D.F., I.R. and dielectric strength: To meet initial requirements. capacitor in a eutectic solder. * 25% max. leaching on each edge. * Measurement to be made after keeping at room temp. for 242 hrs. 12. Temperature * Conduct the five cycles according to the temperatures and * No remarkable damage. Cycle time. Step * Cap changewithin 2.5 or 0.25pF whichever is larger. Temp. (C) Time (min.) 1 Min. operating temp. +0/-3 2 Room temp. 2~3 3 Max. operating temp. +3/-0 303 4 Room temp. 2~3 * Q/D.F., I.R. and dielectric strength: To meet initial requirements. 303 * Measurement to be made after keeping at room temp. for 242 hrs. Calchip Electronics, INC. 59 Steamwhistle Drive, Ivyland, PA. 18974 www.calchipelectronics.com ph 215-942-8900 fx 215-942-6400 MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS Ultra High Q & Low ESR Series (GUQ) 13. Requirements Test Condition Item No. Humidity * Test temp.: 402C * No remarkable damage. (Damp Heat) * Humidity: 90~95% RH * Cap change: within 5.0% or 0.5pF whichever is larger. Steady State * Test time: 500+24/-0hrs. * Q/D.F. value: Cap30pF, Q350; * Measurement to be made after keeping at room temp. for 10pFCap<30pF, Q275+2.5C 242 hrs. Cap<10pF; Q200+10C * I.R.: 1G. 14. Humidity * Test temp.: 402C * No remarkable damage. (Damp Heat) * Humidity: 90~95%RH * Cap change: within 7.5% or 0.75pF whichever is larger. Load * Test time: 500+24/-0 hrs. * Q/D.F. value: Cap30pF, Q200; * To apply voltagerated voltage * Measurement to be made after keeping at room temp. for Cap<30pF, Q100+10/3C * I.R.: 500M. 242 hrs. 15. High * Test temp.: 1253C * No remarkable damage. Temperature * To apply voltage: 200% of rated voltage. * Cap change: within 3.0% or 0.3pF whichever is larger. Load * Test time: 1000+24/-0 hrs. * Q/D.F. value: Cap30pF, Q350 (Endurance) * Measurement to be made after keeping at room temp. for 10pFCap<30pF, Q275+2.5C 242 hrs. Cap<10pF, Q200+10C * I.R.: 1G. 16. ESR The ESR should be measured at room temperature and tested 0.5pFCap1pF: < 350m at frequency 10.1 GHz with the equivalent of Agilent 4287A 1pF<Cap5pF: < 300m meter. 5pF<Cap22pF: < 250m 11. APPENDIXES Tape & reel dimensions Fig. 5 The dimension of paper tape Size Thickness 0201 L 0402 N A0 0.370.03 0.620.05 B0 T K0 W P0 10xP0 P1 P2 D0 D1 E F 0.670.03 0.420.03 8.000.10 4.000.10 40.00.10 2.000.05 2.000.05 1.550.05 1.750.05 3.500.05 1.120.05 0.600.05 8.000.10 4.000.10 40.00.10 2.000.05 2.000.05 1.550.05 1.750.05 3.500.05 Size Reel size C W1 A N 0603 S 1.00 +0.05/-0.1 1.800.10 0.950.05 8.000.10 4.000.10 40.00.20 4.000.10 2.000.05 1.550.05 1.750.05 3.500.05 0402, 0603 7" 13" 13.0+0.5/-0.2 13.0+0.5/-0.2 8.4+1.5/-0 8.4+1.5/-0 178.00.10 330.01.0 60.0+1.0/-0 1001.0 Fig. 6 The dimension of reel Calchip Electronics, INC. 59 Steamwhistle Drive, Ivyland, PA. 18974 www.calchipelectronics.com ph 215-942-8900 fx 215-942-6400 MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS Ultra High Q & Low ESR Series (GUQ) Constructions No. Name NP0 1 Ceramic material BaTiO3 based 2 Inner electrode Cu 3 4 5 Termination Inner layer Cu Middle layer Ni Outer layer Sn (Matt) Figure 7 - construction of the MLCC Storage and handling conditions (1) To store products at 5 to 40C ambient temperature and 20 to 70%. related humidity conditions. (2) The product is recommended to be used within one year after shipment. Check solderability in case of shelf life extension is needed. Cautions: a. Don't store products in a corrosive environment such as sulfide, chloride gas, or acid. It may cause oxidization of electrode, which easily be resulted in poor soldering. b. To store products on the shelf and avoid exposure to moisture. c. Don't expose products to excessive shock, vibration, direct sunlight and so on. Calchip Electronics, INC. 59 Steamwhistle Drive, Ivyland, PA. 18974 www.calchipelectronics.com ph 215-942-8900 fx 215-942-6400 MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITORS Ultra High Q & Low ESR Series (GUQ) Recommended soldering conditions The lead-free termination MLCCs are not only to be used on SMT against lead-free solder paste, but also suitable against lead-containing solder paste. If the optimized solder joint is requested, increasing soldering time, temperature and concentration of N2 within oven are recommended. Fig. 8 Recommended IR reflow soldering profile for SMT process with SnAgCu series solder paste. Calchip Electronics, INC. 59 Steamwhistle Drive, Ivyland, PA. 18974 Fig. 9 Recommended wave soldering profile for SMT process with SnAgCu series solder. www.calchipelectronics.com ph 215-942-8900 fx 215-942-6400