Multi-layer ceramic capacitor comes in different types, classified based on their intended application, construction, and material composition. These types include General-Purpose MLCCs, High Voltage MLCCs, High-Q MLCCs, Automotive Grade MLCCs, Soft Termination MLCCs, and Safety Certified MLCCs.
There are two types of MLCC: a high-dielectric-constant type whose capacitance varies with the measurement voltage and a temperature-compensated type whose capacitance does not vary.
Here's an overview of common types of MLCC capacitors: Class 1 MLCC: Known for their stability and precision, Class 1 MLCCs are ideal for applications demanding accurate capacitance values and low losses. They find extensive use in high-frequency circuits, filters, and timing circuits.
It is characterized by small size, large capacity, affordable price, good stability, low loss rate during high-frequency use, and suitable for mass production. As an important part of passive components, multilayer ceramic capacitors have a wide range of applications in consumer electronics, automotive electronics and other fields.
The size of an multi-layer ceramic capacitor is determined by the number of ceramic layers, the thickness of each layer, and the overall capacitance value required for the application. The thickness of a multilayer ceramic capacitor varies depending on the number of ceramic layers and the specific product design.
Capacitor performance and resonance frequency (capacitance dependency with frequency and temperature, as well as its internal resistance). The most common type of capacitor in electronics is a ceramic one, and the most popular type of these is called a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC).