Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
Test Conditions and Standards
Test conditions and Specification for High Dielectric Type (X5R, X7R, Y5V)
Specification
Test Items
Capacitance Value
tanδ(%)
Test Condition
X7R/X5R
Within tolerance
Y5V
( 8, 14)
Do previous treatment
Capacitance
C≤10µF
Fire
Vol
1kHz±10% 1.0±0.1Vrms
120Hz±10% 0.5±0.1Vrms
2.5%max, 3.5%max ( 2)
,
7.0%max ( 12)
5.0%max, 7.0%max ( 13)
C>10µF
5.0%max ( 3), 7.5%max ( 17)
9.0%max ( 4), 12.5%max ( 5)
Measured after the rated voltage is applied for 2minutes
at normal room temperature and humidity. ( 10)
Insulation resistance (IR)( 15) 10,000MΩ or 500MΩ•µF min, whichever is less
( 1) Apply 2.5 times of the rated voltage for 1 to 5 seconds.
( 15)
Dielectric Resistance
Appearance
No problem observed
No problem observed
Microscope(10×magnification)
Apply a sideward force of 500g(5N) ( 16) to a
PCB-mounted sample.
( 6)
( 6)
Termination strength
Bending strength test
No problem observed
Glass epoxy PCB (t=1.6mm); fulcrum
Spacing: 90mm; for 10 seconds.
No problem observed at 1mm bent
No significant change is detected.
Within tolerance
Vibration frequency: 10 to 55(Hz)
Amplitude: 1.5mm
Sweeping condition: 10→55→10Hz/min
In X, Y and Z directions:
Vibration
test
Appearance
∆C
tanδ(%)
Appearance
∆C
Satisfies the initial value.
No significant change is detected.
Within ±7.5%
2 hours each Total 6 hours
Do previous treatment ( 8)
Soak the sample in 260°C±5°C
solder for 10±0.5seconds
and place in a room at normal temperature
and humidity; measure after 48±4hours.
(Preheating Conditions)
Soldering
heat
resistance
Within ±20%
tanδ(%)
Satisfies the initial value.
Order
1
2
Temperature
80 to 100°C
150 to 200°C
Time
2minutes
2minutes
( 15)
IR
10,000MΩ or 500MΩ•µF min, whichever is smaller
Withstand voltage
Resists without problem
( 15)
Ni/Br termination: 90% min
Soaking Condition
Solderability
Sn63 Solder
235±5°C
2±0.5sec.
3±0.5sec.
Sn-3Ag-0.5Cu 245±5°C
Do previous treatment ( 8)
(Cycle)
Normal room temperature (3min)→
Lowest operation temperature (30min)→
Normal room temperature (3min)→
Highest operation temperature (30min)→
Temperature
cycle ( 7)
Appearance
∆C
No significant change is detected.
Within ±7.5%
Within ±20%
tanδ(%)
Satisfies the initial value.
( 15)
IR
10,000MΩ or 500MΩ•µF min, whichever is smaller
Resists without problem
After five cycles ( 7), measure after
48±4hours.
Withstand voltage
( 15)
Do previous treatment ( 9)
Humidity
Appearance
∆C
No significant change is detected.
( 11)
test
After storing it at a temperature of
40°C±2°C and a relative humidity of
90-95% for 500+24/−0hours, measure
the sample after storing 48±4hours.
Within ±12.5%
Within ±30%
200% max of
initial value
150% max of
initial value
tanδ(%)
( 15)
IR
500MΩ or 25MΩ•µF min, whichever is smaller
Do previous treatment ( 9)
High-
temperature
with
Appearance
∆C
No significant change is detected.
After applying twice ( 18) of the rated
voltage at the highest operating temperature
for 1000+48/−0hours, measure the sample
after storing 48±4hours.
Within ±12.5%
Within ±30%
loading
200% max of
initial value
150% max of
initiailnvitaialul evalue
tanδ(%)
( 15)
IR
1,000MΩ or 50MΩ•µF min, whichever is smaller
*1 Use 1.5 times when the rated voltage is 250V or over.
*10 For the CF series over 1000V, apply 500V for 1 minutes at room ambient.
Use 1.2 times when the rated voltage is 630V or over.
*11 Except CF series.
*2 Apply to X5R 35V type, X7R 16V/25V type.
*12 Apply to X5R 10V type, X7S 4V type.
*3 Apply to X5R16V/25V type, X7R/X7S 6.3V/10V type.
*4 Apply to Y5V 16V type, CM32Y5V335 to 106 (25V Type).
*13 Apply to 25V series of CM105Y5V154 over, CM21Y5V105 over, 316Y5V155 over.
*14 Measurement condition 1kHz, 1Vrms for Y5V, C < 47µF type.
*15 The charge/discharge current of the capacitor must not exceed 50mA.
*16 2N at 0201 Size
*17 Apply to X5R 4V and 6.3V type.
*18 Use 1.5times when the rated voltage is 4V/6.3V/10V/250V and 100V (32X7R474/43X7R105/55X7R105).
Use 1.2times when the rated voltage is 630V or over.
*5 Apply to Y5V 6.3V/10V type. Apply 16% to CM21Y5V106/CM316Y5V226.
*6 Exclude CT series with thickness of less than 0.66mm and CA series.
*7 Different Specification for Nickel Barrier termination DN/DR series. (Alumina Substrate)
*8 Keep specimen at 150°C+0/−10°C for one hour, leave specimen at room ambient for 48±4 hours.
*9 Apply the same test condition for one hour, then leave the specimen at room ambient for 48±4 hours.