MERITEK Radial Leaded, Epoxy Dipped Multilayer Ceramic
Capacitors are constructed with a moisture and shock resistant
epoxy coating, and can be supplied in bulk or tape and reel
packaging for automatic insertion in printed circuit boards. They
have a wide range of applications in computers, data processors,
telecommunication, industrial controls and instrumentation
equipment, etc.
PART NUMBERING SYSTEM
RD 15 YV 104 Z 500 RR
Meritek Series
Size
Dielectric
CODE CG XR YV
NPO X7R
Capacitance Code
CODE 101 223 104
(pF) 100
22000
100000
(μF) ----0.022 0.1
Tolerance
CODE J K M Z
± 5% ±10% ±20% +80% to –20%
Rated Voltage
CODE 500 101 201
50V 100V 200V
Packaging
CODE Blank RR
Bulk Radial Leaded, Reel Package
MERITEK
Radial Leaded, Epoxy Dipped,
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors RD Series
4.06
(.160)max.
1.50(.060)
max.
3.81(.150)
max
25.4(1.00)
max
5.08
(.200)max.
1.50(.060)
max.
5.08(.200)
max
25.4(1.00)
max
7.60
(.300)max.
7.60(.300)
max.
1.50(.060)
max. 25.4(1.00)
max
4.06
(.160)max.
7.60(.300)
max.
3.81max.
(.150)
25.4(1.00)
max
5.08
(.200)max.
7.60(.300)
max.
5.08max.
(.200)
25.4(1.00)
max
Lead Spacing Size Code and Dimensions in mm (inches)
RD15
RD30
RD16 RD21
RD20
2.5 + 0.8
(.10 + 0.032)
5.0 + 0.8
(.20 + 0.032)
5.0 + 0.8
(.20 + 0.032)
Lead length can be cut upon customer's request.
Standard cut lead lengths are: 3.3 + 0.8(.13 + .03)
10.0 + 2.0(.39 + .08)
6.0 + 1.0(.24 + .04)
Special lead styles available upon request.
Y5V
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
rev.6a
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
MERITEK
Radial Leaded, Epoxy Dipped
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors RD Series
3.Capacitance Range
SIZE NPO X7R Y5V
RD15, RD16
RD20, RD21
1000pFto 0.1μF
10pFto 1000pF 8200pFto 0.1μF
0.1μFto 1.0μF 0.15μFto 1μF
Y5V
1.ELECTRICAL
EIA
NPO X7R
DIELECTRIC
CODE
Temperature Characteristic 0 ±30ppm /
oC, C > 20pF
0+120
/
-40ppm / oC, C< 20pF
C ±15% maximum
Over -55oC to +125oC
C ±22%/-82% maximum
Over -30 oC to +85 oC
Operating Temperature Range -55 oC to + 125 oC -55
oC to +125 oC -30 oC to +85 oC
Measuring Conditions for
Capacitance and D.F.
1 MHz, 1 Vrms, C < 1000pF 1 KHz, 1 Vrms 1 KHz, 0.5 Vrms
Dissipation Factor (D.F.)
and Tangent of Loss
Angle (tan )
<0.1%
< 2.5% < 5.0%
Insulation Resistance (I.R.)
after 60 secs, charging at
rated
voltage, 25oC, 55% RH max.
> 100G ohms or > 1000MμF
Whichever is less
>100G ohms or > 1000MμF
Whichever is less
> 10G ohms or > 1000MμF
Whichever is less
Voltage Proof 25oC, 1-5 secs 2.5 x Rated Voltage 2.5 x Rated Voltage 2.5 x Rated Voltage
Capacitance Aging 0 2.5% per decade hour 7% per decade hour
2.ENVIROMENTAL
Test Test Condition Post-Test Inspection Requirements
Solderability Solder 60Sn/40Pb, 235 ±5oC
Immersion 2 ±0.5 sec.
Depth of Immersion: 1.5 – 2.0mm
At least 95% of leads should be well tinned
Resistance to
Soldering Heat
Immersion in solder bath at 260 ±5oC for 10 ±1 sec.
Recovery: 24 ±2 hrs. (NPO)
48 ±4 hrs. (X7R, Y5V)
No visible damage.
NPO X7R Y5V
C/ oC< ±5 % ±10% ±20%
Rapid Change
Of Temperature
-55 to +125oC (NPO. X7R)
-25 TO +85oC (Y5V)
5 cycles, duration : 30 mins.
Recovery: 24 ±2 hrs. (NPO)
48 ±4 hrs. (X7R, Y5V)
No visible damage
Endurance 1000 hrs. at maximum temperature with 1.5 x rated
voltage applied
Recovery: 24 ±2 hrs. (NPO)
48 ±4 hrs. (X7R, Y5V)
No visible damage
X7R Y5V
C/
oC < ±2 % < ±20% < ±30%
DF <
IR R.C>25S
<5% < 10%
0.3%
EIA
NPO
