S-Series, NPO, Medium Power, General Use Hi-Q Capacitor Multi-Layer Capacitors

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Johanson S-series are High-Q MLCC, ultra-low loss ceramic capacitors for high frequency applications. These low ESR capacitors are typically used in consumer, infrastructure and industrial markets.

In addition to their excellent performance, reliability and consistency in volume production has been the focus.

0402 low esr ultra-low loss multi layer high q capacitors mlcc
Key Features:
  • Standard EIA Size: 0402
  • Capacitance Range 0.2 - 33 pF
  • Miniature Size
  • Used in Portable Electronics
  • Lowest ESR in Class
  • Ultra-high Q performance
  • Temperature range is -55° C to +125° C*.
  • High Self-Resonance Frequencies
  • Exhibits NP0 temperature characteristics
  • Automotive version available
    (AEC-Q200)
  •  RoHS Compliant
*On request, we can extend the highest temperature to +150° C for any of our high-Q series
Circuit Applications
  • Antenna Matching
  • Matching Networks
  • High Frequency Communication
  • Portable wireless products
  • All wireless applications
  • All areas Medical
  • Power Matching
  • Zigbee, 802.11
  • Mobile phone
  • Smart phones
  • WiFi
  • Satellite
  • Optical
  • Sensors
  • Military
  • Industrial
  • Automotive

S-Series Capacitor Information

Capacitance Range
Case Size Capacitance
0402 0.2 - 33 pF
0603 0.2 - 100 pF
0805 0.3 - 220 pF
Voltage Ratings
EIA Size/Cap. Value RF Power Applications
0402 (R07S) 0603 (R14S) 0805 (R15S)
pF Code        
0.1 0R1 A
B
C
D		 50/250V 250V 
0.2 0R2 50/250V 250V  
0.3 0R3 50/250V250V250V
0.4 0R4 50/250V250V250V
0.5 0R5 50/250V250V250V
0.6 0R6 50/250V250V250V
0.7 0R7 50/250V250V250V
0.8 0R8 50/250V250V250V
0.9 0R9 50/250V250V250V
1.0 1R0 50/250V250V250V
1.1 1R1 50/250V250V250V
1.2 1R2 50/250V250V250V
1.3 1R3 50/250V250V250V
1.4 1R4 50/250V250V250V
1.5 1R5 50/250V250V250V
1.6 1R6 50/250V250V250V
1.7 1R7 50/250V250V250V
1.8 1R8 50/250V250V250V
1.9 1R9 50/250V250V250V
2.0 2R0 50/250V250V250V
2.1 2R1 50/250V250V250V
2.2 2R2 50/250V250V250V
2.4 2R4 50/250V250V250V
2.7 2R7 50/250V250V250V
3.0 3R0 50/250V250V250V
3.3 3R3 50/250V 250V250V
3.6 3R6 50/200V250V250V
3.9 3R9 50/200V250V250V
4.3 4R3 50/200V250V250V
4.7 4R7 50/200V250V250V
5.1 5R1 B
C
D		 50/200V250V250V
5.6 5R6 50/200V250V250V
6.2 6R2 50/200V250V250V
6.8 6R8 50/200V250V250V
7.5 7R5 50/200V250V250V
8.2 8R2 50/200V250V250V
9.1 9R1 50/200V250V250V
10 100 F
G
J
K		 50/200V250V250V
11 110 50/200V250V250V
12 120 50/200V250V250V
13 130 50/200V250V250V
15 150 50/200V250V250V
16 160 50/200V250V250V
18 180 50/200V250V250V
20 200 50/200V250V250V
22 220 50/200V250V250V
24 240 50/200V250V250V
27 270 50/200V250V250V
30 300 50V 250V250V
33 330 50V 250V250V
36 360 F
G
J
K		  250V250V
39 390  250V250V
43 430  250V250V
47 470  250V250V
51 510  250V250V
56 560  250V250V
62 620  250V250V
68 680  250V250V
75 750  250V250V
82 820  250V250V
91 910  250V250V
100 101  250V250V
110 111   250V
120 121   250V
130 131   250V
150 151   250V
160 161   250V
180 181   250V
200 201   250V
220 221   250V
Resonant frequencies

The Series Resonant Frequency is highly dependent on the substrate, pad dimensions, and measurement method. The below charts are for reference only.

0402 R07S Resonant frequency
0402 R07S Series Resonant frequency
0603 R14S Resonant frequency
0603 R14S Series Resonant frequency
0805 R15S Resonant frequency
0805 R15S Series Resonant frequency
ESR curves
0402 R07S Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
0402 R07S Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
0603 R14S Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
0603 R14S Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
0805 R15S Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
0805 R15S Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
Q factor curves
0402 R07S Q factor
0402 R07S Q factor
0603 R14S Q factor
0603 R14S Q factor
0805 R15S Q factor
0805 R15S Q factor
Max RF current
0402 R07S Max Current
0402 R07S Max Current
0603 R14S Max Current
0603 R14S Max Current
0805 R15S Max Current
0805 R15S Max current vs. capacitance value
0805 R15S Max Current at higher frequencies
0805 R15S Max current vs. frequency
ESR curves
0201 R05L Equivalent Sries Resistance (ESR)
0402 R07S Equivalent Sries Resistance (ESR)
Q factor curves
0402 R07S Q factor
0402 R07S Q factor
Maximum RF Current (estimated)
0402 R07S Max Current
0402 R07S Max Current
Mechanical Characteristics
SizeUnitsLengthWidthThicknessEnd Band
EIA 0402in.040 ± .004 .020 ± .004.020 ± .004 .010 ± .006
Environmental Specifications
 SpecificationTest Parameters
Life test:No mechanical damage. Capacitance change: ±3.0% or 0.3 pF Q>500 I.R. >1 G Ohms Breakdown voltage: 2.5 x WVDCApplied voltage: 200% rated voltage, 50 mA max. Temperature: 125°±3°C Test time: 1000+48-0 hours
Thermal Cycle:No mechanical damage. Capacitance change: ±2.5% or 0.25pF Q>2000 I.R. >10 G Ohms5 cycles of: 30±3 minutes @ -55°+0/-3°C, 2-3 min. @ 25°C, 30±3 min. @ +125°+3/-0°C, 2-3 min. @ 25°C Measure after 24±2 hour cooling period
Humidity, Steady State:No mechanical damage. Capacitance change: ±5.0% or 0.50pF max. Q>300 I.R. = 1 G-Ohmbr /> Breakdown voltage: 2.5 x WVDCRelative humidity: 90-95% Temperature: 40°±2°C Test time: 500 +12/-0 Hours Measure after 24±2 hour cooling period
Humidity, Low Voltage:No mechanical damage. Capacitance change: ±5.0% or 0.50pF max. Q>300 I.R. = 1 G-Ohm min. Breakdown voltage: 2.5 x WVDCApplied voltage: 1.5 VDC, 50 mA max. Relative humidity: 85±2% Temperature: 40°±2°C Test time: 240 +12/-0 Hours Measure after 24±2 hour cooling period
Vibration:No mechanical damage. Capacitance change: ±2.5% or 0.25pF Q>1000 I.R. = 10 G-Ohm Breakdown voltage: 2.5 x WVDCCycle performed for 2 hours in each of three perpendicular directions. Frequency range 10Hz to 55 Hz to 10 Hz traversed in 1 minute. Harmonic motion amplitude: 1.5mm.

Automotive applications (AEC-Q200): additional requirements – please consult factory for details.

How to Order
Valid options are shown except for Capacitance
A typical PN is QSCF250Q0R2A1GV001B. This part number breaks down as follows:

Capacitors High-Q MLC S-Series, 0402, Hi-Q NP0/C0G, 25V, 0.2pF±0.05pF, Ni/Sn (RoHS), Bulk

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Subfamily

High-Q MLC S-Series

Size
Multi-Layer Capacitor (MLCC)

0201
0402
0403
0504
0603
0805
1111
1206
1210
1808
1812
1825
2220
2525
2525
3838
Special

Voltage

Industry Std examples:
6.3V
200V
Special Code

3 numeric values in the voltage field - No "R" in the 3 digits - used for values greater than or equal to 10 Volts

1st two digits are Signiant; third digit denotes number of zeros,

  • 100 = 10 Volts
  • 101 = 100 Volts
  • 402 = 4000 Volts

With "R" in the 3 digits - used for capacitance values less than 10 Volts

  • R = decimal point.
  • 6R3 = 6.3 Volts

Dielectric Temp Char

Class 1 Temp Compensating
NP0/C0G
Class 2 Hi-Dielectric Constants
BX
X7R
X8R
Miscellaneous
Define in special code

Capacitance

Industry Std examples:
1 pF
15 pF
4,700 pF
+ Alpha Cap Codes
Special Code

3 numeric values in the voltage field - No "R" in the 3 digits - used for values greater than or equal to 10 pF · 1st two digits are Signiant; third digit denotes number of zeros,

  • 100 = 10 pF
  • 101 = 100 pF

With "R" in the 3 digits - used for capacitance values less than 10pF

  • R = decimal point.
  • R75 = 0.75 pF
  • 8R2 = 8.2 pF

Tolerance

NP0 <10pF

±0.05pF
±0.1pF
±0.25pF
±0.5pF

NP0 >10pF

±1%
±2%
±5%
±10%
±20%

X7R

±5%
±10%
±20%
Special Code

Marking

No Mark
Marking available on 0805 and larger sizes

Termination

Surface Mount
Ni/Sn (RoHS)
Ni/SnPb
Cu/Sn (RoHS)
Cu/SnPb
Polyterm Sn (RoHS)
Polyterm Sn/Pb
Surface Mount
Ni/Au (RoHS)
Pd Ag Strike (RoHS)
Pd/Ag (RoHS)
Pt/Ag (RoHS)
Double dip Pd (RoHS)
Special Code

Special Code

Default Catalog Item
Default for AEC Q200
1st special code




The special code is used to designate special (non-Catalog) performance requirements, testing, or physical dimensions.

Packaging

Conductive Bags
Bulk
Non-Conductive Bags
Embossed Tape
5" Reel Emb Tape
7" Reel Emb Tape
13" Reel Emb Tape
Paper Tape
5" Reel Paper Tape
7" Reel Paper Tape
13" Reel Paper Tape
 
Packaged in Foam
Tube
Waffle Pack
Special Code
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