RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
SQCS (0603) SQCF (0805) Ultra Low ESR MLC
FEATURES:
• Low ESR
• High Q
• High Self Resonance
• Capacitance Range 0.1 pF to 240 pF
• EIA Size
APPLICATIONS:
• RF Power Amplifiers
• Low Noise Amplifiers
• Filter Networks
• Point to Point Radios
HOW TO ORDER
CS
SQ
V
A
Case Size
AVX Style
100
J
EIA Capacitance Code in pF.
First two digits = significant
figures or “R” for decimal
place.
Third digit = number of
zeros or after “R” significant
figures.
Code
V = 250V
A = ±.05 pF
B = ±.1 pF
C = ±.25 pF
D = ±.5 pF
F = ±1%
G = ±2%
J = ±5%
A = 0±30ppm/°C
L
W
A 1J
10
T
TAPE & REEL:
Packaging Code
1A = 7” Reel Unmarked
ME = 7” Reel Marked
* Vertical T&R available
* 500 piece reels available
Termination Style
Code
J = Nickel Barrier
Sn/Pb (60/40)
**T = 100% Tin
(Standard)
**RoHS compliant
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS:
Case
SQCS
bw
1A
A = Not
Applicable
Capacitance
Tolerance Code
Temperature
Coefficient Code
T
Failure Rate
Code
Capacitance
CS = 0603
CF = 0805 Voltage
A
SQCF
inches (millimeters)
Length (L)
Width (W)
Thickness (T)
Band Width (bw)
.063±.006
(1.60±.152)
.079±.008
(2.01±.200)
.032±.006
(.813±.152)
.049±.008
(1.24±.200)
.030 Max.
(.762)
.045 Max.
(1.14)
.014±.006
(.357±.152)
.014±.006
(.357±.152)
ALL TAPE AND REEL SPECIFICATIONS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH EIA RS481 (EQUIVALENT TO IEC 286 PART 3).
—8mm carrier
—7” reel = 4000 pcs (500 piece options)
Not RoHS Compliant
LEAD-FREE COMPATIBLE
COMPONENT
For RoHS compliant products,
please select correct termination style.
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RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
SQ Series Ultra Low ESR MLC
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature
Coefficient (TCC)
Operating Temperature
Quality Factor (Q)
(A) 0 ± 30 PPM/ºC
-55ºC to +125ºC
Greater than 2,000 at 1 MHz
Insulation
Resistance (IR)
0.1 pF to 240 pF
105 Megohms min. @ 25ºC at rated WVDC
104 Megohms min. @ 125ºC at rated WVDC
Working Voltage (WVDC)
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage (DWV)
Aging Effects
Piezoelectric Effects
Capacitance Drift
See Capacitance Values table
250% of rated WVDC for 5 secs
None
None
± (0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever is greater
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
AVX SQ will meet and exceed the requirements of EIA-198, MIL-PRF-55681 and MIL-PRF-123
Themal Shock
Moisture Resistance
Mil-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A
Low Voltage Humidity
Mil-STD-202, Method 103, condition A, with 1.5 VDC applied while subjected
to an environment of 85ºC with 85% relative humidity for 240 hours
Life Test
Shock
Vibration
Immersion
Salt Spray
Solderability
Terminal Strength
Temperature Cycling
Barometric Pressure
Resistance to Solder Heat
Mil-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours at 125ºC
Mil-STD-202, Method 106
Mil-STD-202, Method 213, Condition J
Mil-STD-202, Method 204, Condition B
Mil-STD-202, Method 104, Condition B
Mil-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Mil-STD-202, Method 208
Mil-STD-202, Method 211
Mil-STD-202, Method 102, Condition C
Mil-STD-202, Method 105, Condition B
Mil-STD-202, Method 210, Condition C
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or
available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
SQ Series Available Capacitance/Size/WVDC/T.C.
TABLE I: TC: A (0±30PPM/°C) CASE SIZE S
Cap. pF
Cap. Tol.
WVDC
Cap. pF
Cap. Tol.
WVDC
Cap. pF
Cap. Tol.
WVDC
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.3
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
3.6
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.6
6.2
6.8
7.5
8.2
9.1
10
11
12
13
15
16
18
20
22
24
27
30
33
36
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
B, C, D
B, C, D
B, C, D
B, C, D
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
39
43
47
51
56
62
68
75
82
91
100
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
TABLE II: TC: A (0±30PPM/°C) C ASE SIZE F
Cap. pF
Cap. Tol.
WVDC
Cap. pF
Cap. Tol.
WVDC
Cap. pF
Cap. Tol.
WVDC
Cap. pF
Cap. Tol.
WVDC
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
2.2
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.3
3.6
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.6
6.2
6.8
7.5
8.2
9.1
10
11
12
13
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
B, C, D
B, C, D
B, C, D
B, C, D
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
15
16
18
20
22
24
27
30
33
36
39
43
47
51
56
62
68
75
82
91
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
100
110
120
150
180
200
220
240
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
F, G, J
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
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RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
SQCS (0603) SQCF (0805) Ultra Low ESR MLC
Typical ESR SQCS
ESR (ohms)
1
1pF
4.7pF
0.1
10pF
22pF
100pF
0.01
10
100
1000
Frequency (Mhz)
Typical ESR SQCF
ESR (ohms)
1
1pF
0.1
4.7pF
10pF
0.01
100pF
240pF
0.001
10
100
1000
Frequency (Mhz)
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RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
SQCS (0603) SQCF (0805) Ultra Low ESR MLC
Max Current SQCS
Max Current (amps)
100
1pF
10
4.7pF
10pF
22pF
1
100pF
0.1
10
100
1000
10000
Frequency (Mhz)
Max Current SQCF
Max Current (amps)
100
1pF
10
4.7pF
10pF
100pF
1
240pF
0.1
10
100
1000
10000
Frequency (Mhz)
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RF/Microwave Capacitors
RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC)
SQCS (0603) SQCF (0805) Ultra Low ESR MLC
Series Resonant Frequency
100000
SRF (Mhz)
10000
SQCS
SQCF
1000
100
1
10
100
1000
Capacitance (pF)
B
MOUNTING PAD DIMENSIONS: inches (millimeters)
C
A
D
Case
A min
B min
C min
D min
SQCA
SQCB
SQCS
SQCF
0.082 (2.083)
0.131 (3.327)
0.038 (0.965)
0.059 (1.499)
0.051 (1.295)
0.051 (1.295)
0.043 (1.092)
0.051 (1.295)
0.032 (0.813)
0.074 (1.880)
0.025 (0.635)
0.024 (0.610)
0.130 (3.302)
0.177 (4.496)
0.112 (2.845)
0.125 (3.175)
SQCS & SQCF ENGINEERING KITS
PN
Series
Diel
Term
Range
Different Values
# per value
Kit SQ1800LF
SQCF
C0G
100% Tin RoHS
.1 to 10pF
27
15
Kit SQ1900LF
SQCF
C0G
100% Tin RoHS
10 to 240pF
22
15
Kit SQ1500LF
SQCS
C0G
100%Tin RoHS
.1 to 10pF
27
15
Kit SQ1600LF
SQCS
C0G
100%Tin RoHS
10 to 100pF
16
15
Tolerance per PF:
B from .1 to 3.3
J from 10 to 240
C from 3.9 to 8.2
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