Ceramic dielectric capacitor lead length

What is the maximum operating temperature of Kemet X7R dielectric capacitors?

KEMET’s Aximax conformally coated axial leaded ceramic capacitors in X7R dielectric feature a 125°C maximum operating temperature. The Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA) characterizes X7R dielectric as a Class II "temperature stable" material.

What is the difference between a ceramic capacitor and a dielectric?

These are more stable in terms of capacitance (e.g., tighter tolerances and temperature variation), and they are more stable at high voltage. They have higher ESRs than ceramic capacitors and are unpolarized. These capacitor dielectrics tend to have lower Dk value and hence much larger size, but they are very useful in high-frequency circuits.

What affects capacitance of ceramic capacitor dielectrics?

The capacitance of ceramic capacitor dielectrics is impacted by temperature and applied voltage. They also have lower DC leakage current values and lower equivalent series resistance (ESR).

What is the class of a ceramic capacitor?

The Class of a ceramic capacitor depends on its dielectric strength, which determines the breakdown voltage in the capacitor dielectric. Manage your components, get real-time supply chain data, access millions of ready-to-use parts.

What is a capacitor dielectric?

Note that capacitor dielectrics are characterized in terms of their dielectric strength, which is the electric field strength required to break down the dielectric. The breakdown voltage is device-specific and it will be the important specification when designing power systems.

What is the difference between Class 1 and 2 ceramic capacitors?

Class 2 ceramic capacitors have a dielectric with a high permittivity and therefore a better volumetric efficiency than class 1 capacitors, but lower accuracy and stability. The ceramic dielectric is characterized by a nonlinear change of capacitance over the temperature range. The capacitance value also depends on the applied voltage.