Low Inductance Capacitors (RoHS)
0612/0508/0306/0204 LICC (Low Inductance Chip Capacitors)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The key physical characteristic determining equivalent
series inductance (ESL) of a capacitor is the size of the
current loop it creates. The smaller the current loop, the
lower the ESL.
A standard surface mount MLCC is rectangular in shape
with electrical terminations on its shorter sides. A Low
Inductance Chip Capacitor (LICC) sometimes referred to
as Reverse Geometry Capacitor (RGC) has its
terminations on the longer sides of its rectangular shape.
The image on the right shows the termination differences
between an MLCC and an LICC.
LICC
MLCC
When the distance between terminations is reduced, the
size of the current loop is reduced. Since the size of the
current loop is the primary driver of inductance, an 0306
with a smaller current loop has significantly lower ESL
then an 0603. The reduction in ESL varies by EIA size,
however, ESL is typically reduced 60% or more with an
LICC versus a standard MLCC.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Capacitance Tolerances K = 10%ꢀ M = 20%
Operation
X7R = -55°C to +125°C
X5R = -55°C to +85°C
X7S = -55°C to +125°C
Temperature Range
AVX LICC products are available with a lead-free finish of
plated Nickel/Tin.
Temperature Coefficient X7R, X5R = 15%ꢀ X7S = 22%
Voltage Ratings
4, 6.3, 10, 16, 25 VDC
Dissipation Factor
4V, 6.3V = 6.5% maxꢀ 10V = 5.0% maxꢀ
16V = 3.5% maxꢀ 25V = 3.0% max
Insulation Resistance
(@+25°C, RVDC)
100,000MΩ min, or 1,000MΩ per
μF min.,whichever is less
HOW TO ORDER
0612
Z
D
105
M
A
T
2
A*
Size
0204
0306
0508
0612
Voltage
4 = 4V
6 = 6.3V
Z = 10V
Y = 16V
3 = 25V
5 = 50V
Dielectric
C = X7R
D = X5R
W = X6S
Z = X7S
Capacitance
Code (In pF)
2 Sig. Digits +
Number of Zeros
Capacitance
Tolerance
K = 10%
Failure Rate Terminations
Packaging
Available
2 = 7" Reel
4 = 13" Reel
Thickness
Thickness
mm (in)
0.35 (0.014)
0.56 (0.022)
0.61 (0.024)
0.76 (0.030)
1.02 (0.040)
1.27 (0.050)
A = N/A
T = Plated Ni
and Sn
M = 20%
NOTE: Contact factory for availability of Termination and Tolerance Options for Specific Part Numbers.
TYPICAL IMPEDANCE CHARACTERISTICS
10
1
10
MLCC_0805
MLCC_1206
1
0.1
0.1
LICC_0508
LICC_0612
0.01
0.001
0.01
0.001
1
10
Frequency (MHz)
100
1000
1
10
100
1000
Frequency (MHz)
61
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