Capacitors

600S Series Ultra-Low ESR, High Q, NPO RF & Microwave Capacitors (MLCs)


ATC 600S Series Multilayer Capacitors

ATC’s 600S, EIA 0603, Multilayer Capacitor Series offers superb performance in the most demanding RF / Microwave applications requiring consistent and reliable operation. The combination of highly conductive metal electrode systems, and low loss propriety dielectrics, yields Ultra-Low ESR. Superior performance makes ATC’s 600S Series your best choice for a wide range of RF and microwave applications.

  • Standard EIA Size: 0603
  • Capacitance Range 0.1 pF to 100 pF
  • Lowest ESR in Class
  • Highest Working Voltage in Class – 250V
  • Laser Marking (Optional)
  • High Self-Resonance Frequencies
  • RoHS Compliant

Functional Applications

  • Cellular Base Stations
  • Wireless Communications
  • Broadband Wireless Services
  • Satellite Communications
  • WiMAX (802.16)

Circuit Applications

  • Filter Networks
  • High Q Frequency Sources
  • Matching Networks
  • Tuning, Coupling, Bypass and DC Blocking
Electrical Specifications
Case Size: S (0603) Temperature Coefficient of Capacitance (TCC): 0 ±30ppm/°C, -55°C to +125°C
Capacitance: 0.1 to 100 pF Insulation Resistance: 105 M-Ohms min. at +25°C at rated WVDC
104 M-Ohms min. at +125°C at rated WVDC
Tolerances: See Capacitance Values Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV): 2.5 x WVDC for 5 seconds
Working Voltage (WVDC): 250 V Aging: None
FSR: See RF Performance Data Piezo Effects: None
FPR: See RF Performance Data    
ESR (Typical@1 GHz): See RF Performance Data    
Mechanical Specifications
Terminations: T = Tin Plated over Nickel
Barrier * (Standard)

TN = Tin Plated over
Non-Magnetic Barrier *

W = Tin/Lead Solder Plated over Nickel Barrier
Solderability: Solder coverage > 90% of end termination
Terminal Strength: 0603 - 4 lbs. Typ., 2 lbs. min.    

* Lead-free and RoHS Compliant
ATC 600 Series Capacitors are designed and manufactured to meet and exceed the requirements of EIA-198, MIL-PRF-55681, and MIL-PRF-123.

Environmental Specifications
Life Test: 2000 hours, +125°C at 2X WVDC Thermal Shock: 5 cycles, -55°C to + 125°C
Moisture Resistance: 240 hours, 85% Relative Humidity and +85°C    
Capacitance Values*
Value (pF) Cap Code Marking Tolerances Value (pf) Cap Code Marking Tolerances
0.1 0R1 A9 A,B 6.2 6R2 V0 A,B,C,D
0.2 0R2 H9 A,B 6.8 6R8 W0 B,C,J,K
0.3 0R3 M9 A,B,C 7.5 7R5 X0 B,C,J,K
0.4 0R4 d9 A,B,C 8.2 8R2 Y0 B,C,J,K
0.5 0R5 f9 A,B,C 9.1 9R1 Z0 B,C,J,K
0.6 0R6 m9 A,B,C 10 100 A1 F,G,J,K,M
0.7 0R7 n9 A,B,C 11 110 B1 F,G,J,K,M
0.8 0R8 t9 A,B,C 12 120 C1 F,G,J,K,M
0.9 0R9 y9 A,B,C 15 150 E1 F,G,J,K,M
1.0 1R0 A0 A,B,C,D 18 180 G1 F,G,J,K,M
1.1 1R1 B0 A,B,C,D 20 200 H1 F,G,J,K,M
1.2 1R2 C0 A,B,C,D 22 220 J1 F,G,J,K,M
1.3 1R3 D0 A,B,C,D 24 240 K1 F,G,J,K,M
1.5 1R5 E0 A,B,C,D 27 270 L1 F,G,J,K,M
Value (pF) Cap Code Marking Tolerances Value (pf) Cap Code Marking Tolerances
1.6 1R6 F0 A,B,C,D 30 300 M1 F,G,J,K,M
1.8 1R8 G0 A,B,C,D 33 330 N1 F,G,J,K,M
2.0 2R0 H0 A,B,C,D 36 360 P1 F,G,J,K,M
2.2 2R2 J0 A,B,C,D 39 390 Q1 F,G,J,K,M
2.4 2R4 K0 A,B,C,D 43 430 R1 F,G,J,K,M
2.7 2R7 L0 A,B,C,D 47 470 S1 F,G,J,K,M
3.0 3R0 M0 A,B,C,D 51 510 T1 F,G,J,K,M
3.3 3R3 N0 A,B,C,D 56 560 U1 F,G,J,K,M
3.6 3R6 P0 A,B,C,D 62 620 V1 F,G,J,K,M
3.9 3R9 Q0 A,B,C,D 68 680 W1 F,G,J,K,M
4.3 4R3 R0 A,B,C,D 75 750 X1 F,G,J,K,M
4.7 4R7 S0 A,B,C,D 82 820 Y1 F,G,J,K,M
5.1 5R1 T0 A,B,C,D 91 910 Z1 F,G,J,K,M
5.6 5R6 U0 A,B,C,D 100 101 A2 F,G,J,K,M

* Additional non-standard values available upon request