ATC North America
631-622-4700
sales@atceramics.com
ATC Europe
+46 8 6800410
sales@atceramics-europe.com
ATC Asia
+86-755-8366-4318
sales@atceramics-asia.com
www.atceramics.com
American Technical Ceramics
ISO 9001 REGISTERED
ATC 520L Broadband
Multilayer Capacitors
Features:
• EIA 0402 Case Size
• Operating Frequency
400 MHz to 16 GHz
• Insertion Loss: 1 dB max.
• Low Loss X7R Dielectric
• Solderable SMT Terminations
ATC, the industry leader, is introducting the new 520L Series
Multilayer Broadband Capacitor. This device provides low
insertion loss performance over multiple octaves of fre-
quency spectrum. The 520L capacitor is compatible with
high speed automated pick and place SMT manufacturing.
The 520L is ideal for broadband DC blocking, coupling,
bypassing, and feedback applications in optical com-
munications systems and equipment using high-speed
digital logic.
Advantages:
• Broadband Performance
• Low Insertion Loss
• Flat Frequency Response
• Excellent Return Loss through 16 GHz
• Unit-to-Unit Performance Repeatability
• Rugged Ceramic Construction
-2
-1.8
-1.6
-1.4
-1.2
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0246810121416
Frequency (GHz)
Magnitude dB
(Typical)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0246810121416
Frequency (GHz)
Magnitude dB
(Typical)
520L Insertion Loss (S21) 520L Retur n Loss (S11)
ATC 520L Data Sheet Test Condition Description
All testing performed on 10-mil-thick Rogers RO4350 microstrip board,with the UUT subtending a 24 mil gap in a 22-mil-wide center trace (nominal
50-ohm characteristic impedance).Measurements were made using an Anritsu 3680K Universal Test F ixture and an HP8722D Vector Network Analyzer
having a four-receiver architecture.Measurements have been de-embedded to the edges of the UUT using a standard TRL calibration procedure.
ATC 520L BROADBAND MULTILAYER CAPACITORS
ATC 001-988 Rev. A; 12/04
ATC North America
631-622-4700
sales@atceramics.com
ATC Europe
+46 8 6800410
sales@atceramics-europe.com
ATC Asia
+86-755-8366-4318
sales@atceramics-asia.com
www.atceramics.com
American Technical Ceramics
ISO 9001 REGISTERED
Sales of ATC products are subject to the terms and conditions contained in American Technical Ceramics Corp.Ter ms and Conditions of Sale
(ATC document #001-992 Rev. A 10/03). Copies of these terms and conditions will be provided upon request. They may also be viewed on ATC's website at
www.atceramics.com/aboutatc/terms_conditions_sale.html
ATC has made every effort to have this information as accurate as possible. However, no responsibility is assumed by ATC for its use, nor for any infringements
of rights of third par ties which may result from its use. ATC reser ves the right to revise the content or modify its product line without prior notice.
© 2003 Amer ican Technical Ceramics. All Rights Reserved. ATC 001-988 Rev. A; 12/04
Electrical Specifications:
• Capacitance: 10 nF
• Rated Voltage: 16 WVDC
• Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV):
250% of rated WVDC for 5 secs.
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
• Temperature Coefficient of Capacitance (TCC):
±15% (-55°C to +125°C)
• Maximum DF: 3% @ 1KHz
• Insulation Resistance:
1011 Ωmin. @ +25°C @ rated WVDC
1010 Ωmin.@ +125°C @ rated WVDC
Life Test:
• MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, @ 125 °C
with 200% WVDC applied
0.040 ±0.004
(1.016 ±0.102 mm)
0.016 min.
(0.4064 mm min.)
0.024 max.
(0.610 max mm)
0.020 ±0.004
(0.508 ±0.102 mm)
Mechanical Dimensions
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 parts referenced without the “ATC” prefix.Customers are free to use either in specifying
or procuring par ts from Amer ican Technical Ceramics.
For additional infor mation and catalogs contact your ATC representative or call direct at (631) 622-4700. Consult factory for additional performance data.
ATC Series
Case Size
Indicates number of
zeros following digits
of capacitance in pF
Capacitance Code
First 2 significant
digits for capacitance
Capacitance
Tolerance
WVDC
Termination Code
T = Tin Plated over
Nickel Barrier. Lead-Free
and RoHS Compliant
Packaging
T = Tape and reel
C = Cap Pac®
LATC 520 10 3K T 16 T
(0402)
ATC 520 Series Part Number Code
The above par t number refers to a 520 Series (case size L) 10 nF capacitor, K tolerance (±10%),
with T termination (tin plated over nickel barrier.Lead-free and RoHS compliant), 16 WVDC, tape and reel packaging.
ATC 520L BROADBAND MULTILAYER CAPACITORS
