The GCM series capacitors from Murata are automotive grade multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC) used for automotive applications such as power train and safety equipment. The safety equipment includes drive system control, air bags and ABS of engine ECU. These MLCC capacitors are classified into temperature compensating and high dielectric constant types depending on the change in electrostatic capacitance due to change in temperature. The temperature compensating capacitors feature a small rate of change in electrostatic capacitance as the temperature changes. The high dielectric constant capacitors use materials with a high dielectric constant and feature a large electrostatic capacitance.
Capacitance values ranges from 0.1pF to 47µF
Large capacity and small size in a multilayer structure
Tin plated external electrodes, excellent solderability
Capacitor size varies from 0.6mm x 0.3mm to 5.7mm x 5.0mm
Voltage rating ranges from 6.3VDC to 1000VDC
Temperature characteristics are classified according to JIS and EIA standard
Operating temperature changes according to temperature coefficient of capacitor
