ATC # 001-811 Rev. K 1/08
ATC 200 A Series
BX Ceramic
Multilayer Capacitors
• Case A Size • Capacitance Range
(.055" x .055") 510 pF to 0.01
µ
F
• Low ESR/ESL • Mid-K
• Rugged • High Reliability
Construction
ATC, the industry leader, offers new improved ESR/ESL performance
for the 200 A Ser ies Capacitors. This Series exhibits high volumetric
efficiency with superior IR characteristics. Ceramic construction pro-
vides a rugged, her metic package.
Typical functional applications: Bypass, Coupling and DC Blocking.
Typical circuit applications: Switching P ow er Supplies and High P o wer
Broadband Coupling.
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
ATC 200 A Ser ies Capacitors are designed and manufactured to
meet and exceed the requirements of EIA-198, MIL-PRF-55681 and
MIL-PRF-123.
THERMAL SHOCK:
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A.
MOISTURE RESISTANCE:
MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
LO W V OLTA GE HUMIDITY :
MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition A, with 1.5 Volts DC applied
while subjected to an environment of 85°C with 85% relative humidi-
ty for 240 hours min.
LIFE TEST:
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, at 125°C.
200% WVDC applied.
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
DISSIPATION FACTOR (DF): 2.5% max. @ 1 KHz
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF CAPACITANCE (TCC):
±15% maximum (-55°C to +125°C)
INSULATION RESISTANCE (IR):
510 pF to 0.01 MFd:
104Megohms min. @ +25°C at rated WVDC.
103Megohms min. @ +125°C at rated WVDC.
WORKING V OLTA GE (WVDC):
See Capacitance Values Table, page 2.
DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING V OL TA GE (D WV):
Case A: 250% of rated WVDC for 5 secs. (125 VDC)
AGING EFFECTS: 3% maximum per decade hour.
PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECTS: Negligible
DIELECTRIC ABSORPTION: 2% typical
OPERA TING TEMPERATURE RANGE:
From -55°C to +125°C (No derating of working voltage).
TERMINATION STYLES: Available in various surface mount
styles. See Mechanical Configurations, page 3.
TERMINAL STRENGTH: Ter minations for chips and pellets
withstand a pull of 5 lbs. min., 10 lbs. typical, for 5 seconds in direc-
tion per pendicular to the ter mination surface of the capacitor. Test
per MIL-STD-202, method 211.
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ATC 200 A Capacitance Values
VRMS = 0.707 x WVDC
SPECIAL VALUES, TOLERANCES, HIGHER WVDC AND MATCHING AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONSULT FACTORY.
CAPACITANCE
TOLERANCE
Code K M N
Tol. ±10% ±20% ±30%
ATC PART NUMBER CODE
ATC200 A56 2 M W 50 X C
Series
Case Size
Capacitance Code:
First 2 significant digits for capacitance.
Indicates number of zeros following digits
of capacitance in picofarads except for decimal values.
Capacitance Tolerance Laser Marking
WVDC
Packaging
T - Tape and Reel, 1000 pc. qty.*
TV - Vertical Orientation of Product,
Tape and Reel, 1000 pc. qty.*
C - ATC Cap-Pac®, 100 pc. qty. std.*
I - Special Packaging. Consult Factory.
*Consult ATC for other quantities
The above par t number refers to a 200 A Series (case size A) 5600 pF capacitor, M tolerance (±20%), 50 WVDC, with W termination
(Tin/Lead, Solder Plated over Nickel Barrier), Laser Marking and ATC Cap-Pac®packaging.
For additional information and catalogs contact your
ATC representative or call direct at (631) 622-4700.
Consult factor y for additional performance data.
ATC accepts orders for our parts using designations
with
or
without
the
“ATC” prefix. Both methods of defining the par t number are equivalent, i.e.,
par t numbers referenced with the “ATC” prefix are interchangeable to par ts
referenced without the “ATC” prefix. Customers are free to use either in
specifying or procuring par ts from Amer ican Technical Ceramics.
CAP.
CODE CAP.
(pF) TOL. RA TED WVDC CAP.
CODE CAP.
(pF) TOL. RA TED WVDC
511
561
621
681
751
821
911
102
122
152
182
510
560
620
680
750
820
910
1000
1200
1500
1800
K, M, N 50
202
222
272
332
392
472
502
562
682
822
103
2000
2200
2700
3300
3900
4700
5000
5600
6800
8200
10,000
K, M, N 50
Ter mination Code
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ATC 200 A Capacitors: Mechanical Configurations
ATC
SERIES
& CASE
SIZE
ATC
TERM.
CODE
CASE SIZE
& TYPE
OUTLINES
W/T IS A
TERMINATION SURFACE
BODY DIMENSIONS
INCHES (mm)
LEAD AND TERMINATION
DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS
LENGTH
(L)
WIDTH
(W)
THICKNESS
(T)
OVERLAP
(Y) MATERIALS
200A W A
Solder Plate
LT
W
Y
.055
+.015 -.010
(1.40
+0.38 -0.25)
.055 ±.015
(1.40 ±0.38) .057 (1.45)
max.
0.010
+.010 - .005
(0.25
+0.25 - 0.13)
Tin/Lead, Solder Plated over
Nickel Barr ier Termination
200A P A
Pellet
LT
W
Y
.055
+.025 -.010
(1.40
+0.64 -0.25)
.055 ±.015
(1.40 ±0.38) .057 (1.45)
max.
0.010
+.010 - .005
(0.25
+0.25 - 0.13)
Heavy Tin/Lead Coated,
over Nickel Barrier Ter mination
200A T A
Solderable
Nickel Barr ier
LT
W
Y
.055
+.015 -.010
(1.40
+0.38 -0.25)
.055 ±.015
(1.40 ±0.38) .057 (1.45)
max.
0.010
+.010 - .005
(0.25
+0.25 - 0.13)
RoHS Compliant
Tin Plated over
Nickel Barr ier Termination
200A CA A
Gold Chip
LT
W
Y
.055
+.015 -.010
(1.40
+0.38 -0.25)
.055 ±.015
(1.40 ±0.38) .057 (1.45)
max.
0.010
+.010 - .005
(0.25
+0.25 - 0.13)
RoHS Compliant
Gold Plated over
Nickel Barr ier Termination
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ATC 200 A Capacitors: Non-Magnetic Mechanical Configurations
Vertical
Electrode Orientation
Horizontal
Electrode Orientation
B
AC
D
B
W
T
W
562m
562m
L
L
T
Normal
High Density
.070
.050
.050
.030
.030
.030 .090
.130
A Min. B Min. C Min. D Min.
Pad Size
Normal
High Density
.080
.060
.050
.030
.030
.030 .090
.130
Vertical Mount
Horizontal Mount
Case A
Suggested Mounting Pad Dimensions
ATC
SERIES
& CASE
SIZE
ATC
TERM.
CODE
CASE SIZE
& TYPE
OUTLINES
W/T IS A
TERMINATION SURFACE
BODY DIMENSIONS
INCHES (mm)
LEAD AND TERMINATION
DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS
LENGTH
(L)
WIDTH
(W)
THICKNESS
(T)
OVERLAP
(Y) MATERIALS
200A WN A
Non-Mag
Solder Plate
LT
W
Y
.055
+.025 -.010
(1.40
+0.64 -0.25)
055 ±.015
(1.40 ±0.38) .057 (1.45)
max.
.010
+.010 - .005
(0.25
+0.25 - 0.13)
Tin/Lead, Solder Plated over
Non-Magnetic Barrier
Termination
200A PN A
Non-Mag Pellet
LT
W
Y
.055
+.035 -.010
(1.40
+0.89 -0.25)
.055 ±.015
(1.40 ±0.38) .057 (1.45)
max.
0.010
+.010 - .005
(0.25
+0.25 - 0.13)
Heavy Tin/Lead Coated, over
Non-Magnetic Barrier
Termination
200A TN A
Non-Mag
Solderable
Barrier
LT
W
Y
.055
+.025 -.010
(1.40
+0.64 -0.25)
.055 ±.015
(1.40 ±0.38) .057 (1.45)
max.
0.010
+.010 - .005
(0.25
+0.25 - 0.13)
RoHS Compliant
Tin Plated over
Non-Magnetic Barrier
Termination
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ATC 200 A Performance Data
0.01
0.1
1
10
100 1000 10000
30 MHz
(Typical)
1
10
100
100 1000 10000
30 MHz
(Typical)
,
10
100
1000
100 1000 10000
(Typical)
1
10
100 1000 10000
Dotted line = Power dissipation limited
30 MHz
The current rating is based on a 65°C mounting
surface and a device thermal resistance
()
of
40°C/W. A power dissipation of 1.5W will result
in a case temperature of 125°C.
ESR VS. CAP A CITANCE
ATC SERIES 200, CASE A Q VS. CAP A CITANCE
ATC SERIES 200, CASE A
CAPACITANCE (pF) CAPACITANCE (pF)
ESR (Ohms)
Q
SERIES RESONANCE VS. CAPACITANCE
ATC SERIES 200, CASE A CURRENT RATING VS. CAPACITANCE
ATC SERIES 200, CASE A
CAPACITANCE (pF) CAPACITANCE (pF)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
RMS CURRENT (Amps)
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