MLCC Capacitor Variants and Use Case
During component selection process in my designs, I normally see capacitors of different variant like X7R, X5R, and NP0 for MLCC caps. what sets these variants apart, and in what design conditions should they be used. And how do i know the right one to choose for my designs.
Solution
The best ones C0G = +/-30PPM over a temperature range of -55 to +85°C
The good ones X7R = +/-15% over a temperature range of -55 to+125°C
The bad ones Z5U = +/-22%, 56% over a range of +10 to+85°C
The good ones X7R = +/-15% over a temperature range of -55 to+125°C
The bad ones Z5U = +/-22%, 56% over a range of +10 to+85°C
