RF & MicrowaveSurface Mount Ceramic Solutions
ProductsRF & MICROWAVE
Voltage 6.3 - 500V
Dielectric C0G (NP0)
Cap Range 0.1pF – 100pF
Case Size 0201 - 0805
Tolerance±0.05pF to ±0.5pF
±1% to ±10%
Ultra High Q(~400, frequency dependent)
Low ESR(frequency dependent)
High Thermal Stability-55ºC to +125ºC
RoHS Compliant & Lead-free
Capacitor Properties
Base Metal, Copper Electrodes
Plated Tin Finish
Ceramic Dielectric
Plated Nickel Barrier Layer
Copper External ElectrodeCopper Internal Electrode
PME vs. BME
Element Electrical Resistance (Ω-cm)
Cost
Silver (Ag, PME) 1.6 MediumPalladium (Pd, PME) 10.8 High
Nickel (Ni, BME) 6.8 LowCopper (Cu, BME) 1.7 Low
•BME = low-loss properties + lower cost
PME = Precious metal electrode technologyBME = Base metal electrode technology
PME vs. BME
Frequency (MHz)
Power Dissipation (mW) Copper BME
Power Dissipation (mW) Nickel BME
150 4.9 15.9300 5.8 20.5600 6.4 26.2
1200 7.8 37.0
•Low loss is important in terms of Power Dissipation.
•Copper BME C0G vs. Nickel BME:
• Copper BME = Lower ESR = Better power dissipation • = Ideal for High Frequency applications
PME = Precious metal electrode technologyBME = Base metal electrode technology
ApplicationsRF & MICROWAVE
RF Circuits & Applications
High RF Power CircuitsCouplingDC BlockingImpedance MatchingBypass
Typical ApplicationsBase Stations Satellite CommunicationWirelessPower AmplifiersCellular Handsets
Bypass
DC BLOCKING MATCHING BYPASS
Functions
Microwave/RF AmplifiersMixers
OscillatorsLow Noise Amplifiers
Filter Networks
1
10
100
GPS WLAN andUWB
Bluetoothand Zigbee
WiMAX WiGig andWireless HD
Freq
uency (GHz)
Applications / Frequency Bands
Frequency Range: 1-60GHz
DiplexersAntenna MatchingTiming CircuitsDelay Lines
General Frequency & Power Guidelines
C0201, C0402<1W Power
<100MHz Frequency
CBR02, CBR04>10W Power
>1GHz Frequency
ApplicationSpace
Power and Frequency Capabilities
Mobile Phone
C0603 –C2225<10W Power
<100MHz Frequency
CBR06, CBR08>10W Power
>1GHz FrequencyBase Station, Power Amp
Commercial RF & Microwave
SupportRF & MICROWAVE
Support Tools
• Product bulletin/datasheet (kemet.com/rf)• Parts stocked at authorized distributors• Sample kits available• Microsite (kemet.com/rf)• S-Parameter (kemet.com/rf)• Qualification data (kemet.com/rf)• Frequently asked questions (kemet.com/rf)• Capacitor Edge (kemet.com)• Modelithics -scalable global models (kemet.com/rf)
For additional support please contact your local KEMET representative
CBR SeriesOrdering Information
RF & Microwave Microsite
www.kemet.com/rfThanks for Choosing KEMET