ATC 100 C Series

Porcelain High RF
Power Multilayer
Capacitors
• Case C Size • Capacitance Range
(.250" x .250") 1 pF to 2700 pF
• High Q • Ultra-Stable Performance
• Low ESR/ESL • High RF Current/Voltage
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
• High RF Power • High Reliability
SPECIFICATIONS
• Available with Encapsulation Option*
QUALITY FACTOR (Q):
ATC, the industry leader, offers new improved ESR/ESL performance Greater than 10,000 (1.0 pF to 1000 pF) @ 1 MHz.
for the 100 C Series RF Capacitors. This high Q multilayer capacitor Greater than 10,000 (1100 pF to 2700 pF) @ 1 KHz.
is ultra-stable under high RF current and voltage applications. High
density Porcelain construction provides a rugged, hermetic package. TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF CAPACITANCE (TCC):
ATC offers an encapsulation option for applications requiring extend- +90 ±30 PPM/°C (-55°C to +125°C)
ed protection against arc-over and corona. INSULATION RESISTANCE (IR):
Typical functional applications: Bypass, Coupling, Tuning, Impedance 1 pF to 2700 pF:
Matching and DC Blocking. 105 Megohms min. @ +25°C at rated WVDC.
104 Megohms min. @ +125°C at rated WVDC.
Typical circuit applications: VHF/UHF RF Power Amplifiers, Antenna
Tuning, Plasma Chambers and Medical (MRI coils). Max. test voltage is 500 VDC.
*For leaded styles only. WORKING VOLTAGE (WVDC): See Capacitance Values Table, p 2.
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE (DWV): *See page 2.
ATC 100 C Series Capacitors are designed and manufactured to
RETRACE: Less than ±(0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever is greater.
meet and exceed the requirements of EIA-198, MIL-PRF-55681 and
MIL-PRF-123. AGING EFFECTS: None
THERMAL SHOCK: PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECTS: None
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A. (No capacitance variation with voltage or pressure).
MOISTURE RESISTANCE: CAPACITANCE DRIFT: ±(0.02% or 0.02 pF), whichever is
MIL-STD-202, Method 106. greater.
LOW VOLTAGE HUMIDITY: OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:
MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition A, with 1.5 Volts DC applied From -55°C to +125°C (No derating of working voltage).
while subjected to an environment of 85°C with 85% relative
humidity for 240 hours min. TERMINATION STYLES:
Available in various surface mount and leaded styles.
LIFE TEST: See Mechanical Configurations, page 3.
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, at 125°C.
Voltage applied. TERMINAL STRENGTH: Terminations for chips and pellets
1 pF to 470 pF: at WVDC withstand a pull of 10 lbs. min., 20 lbs. typical, for 5 seconds in
560 pF to 1200 pF: at 120% of WVDC direction perpendicular to the termination surface of the capacitor.
1500 pF to 2700 pF: at 200% of WVDC Test per MIL-STD-202, method 211.

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 ATC 100 C Capacitance Values
CAP. CAP. RATED CAP. CAP. RATED CAP. CAP. RATED CAP. CAP. RATED
CODE (pF) TOL. WVDC CODE (pF) TOL. WVDC CODE (pF) TOL. WVDC CODE (pF) TOL. WVDC

1R0 1.0 8R2 8.2 B, C, D 680 68 471 470 1500

1R2 1.2 100 10 820 82 561 560
1R5 1.5 120 12 101 100 681 680
1R8 1.8 150 15 121 120 821 820 1000
F, G, 2500 F, G,
2R2 2.2 180 18 151 150 102 1000 J, K,
B, C, J, K,
2R7 2.7 2500 220 22 F, G, J, 2500 181 180 122 1200
D M M
3R3 3.3 270 27 K, M 221 220 152 1500
500
3R9 3.9 330 33 271 270 182 1800
4R7 4.7 390 39 331 330 222 2200
1500 300
5R6 5.6 470 47 391 390 272 2700
6R8 6.8 560 56

VRMS = 0.707 x WVDC

• SPECIAL VALUES, TOLERANCES, HIGHER WVDC AND MATCHING AVAILABLE. • ENCAPSULATION OPTION AVAILABLE .
PLEASE CONSULT FACTORY.

* DWV: 1 pF to 470 pF: 120% of rated WVDC for 5 secs.

560 pF to 1200 pF: 150% of rated WVDC for 5 secs.
1500 pF to 2700 pF: 250% of rated WVDC for 5 secs.

CAPACITANCE TOLERANCE
Code B C D F G J K M

Tol. ±0.1 pF ±0.25 pF ±0.5 pF ±1% ±2% ±5% ±10% ±20%

ATC PART NUMBER CODE

ATC100 C 10 0 J W 2500 X C
Series Packaging
Case Size C - ATC Waffle-pack (Standard)
B - Bulk Packaging
Capacitance Code:
(packed in plastic bags)
First 2 significant digits for capacitance.
R=Decimal Point I - Special Packaging. Consult Factory
Indicates number of zeros following digits Laser Marking
of capacitance in picofarads except for decimal values.
WVDC
Capacitance Tolerance
Termination Code

The above part number refers to a 100 C Series (case size C) 10 pF capacitor,
J tolerance (±5%), 2500 WVDC, with W termination (Tin /Lead, Solder Plated over Nickel Barrier), laser marking and ATC Waffle-packaging.

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“ATC” prefix. Both methods of defining the part number are equivalent, i.e., For additional information and catalogs contact your ATC
part numbers referenced with the “ATC” prefix are interchangeable to parts representative or call direct at (631) 622-4700.
referenced without the “ATC” prefix. Customers are free to use either in
Consult factory for additional performance data.
specifying or procuring parts from American Technical Ceramics.

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 ATC 100 C Capacitors: Mechanical Configurations
ATC OUTLINES BODY DIMENSIONS LEAD AND TERMINATION
ATC Inches (mm) DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS
SERIES CASE SIZE
TERM.
& CASE & TYPE W/T IS A
CODE LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS OVERLAP
SIZE TERMINATION SURFACE MATERIALS
(L) (W) (T) (Y)
.230
Y
+.020 -.010 Tin /Lead, Solder Plated over
100C W W (5.84 Nickel Barrier Termination
C +0.51
L T
Solder Plate -0.25)

.230
Y
+.025 -.010
Heavy Tin/Lead Coated,
100C P W (5.84
C over Nickel Barrier Termination
L T +0.64
Pellet
-0.25)
.040 (1.02) max.
.230
Y Lead-Free
C +.020 -.010
100C T W (5.84 and RoHS Compliant
Lead-Free
+0.51 Tin Plated over
Solderable Nickel L T
-0.25) Nickel Barrier Termination
Barrier
.230 Lead-Free
Y
+.020 -.010 and RoHS Compliant
100C CA W (5.84 Gold Plated over
C .145 (3.68)
L T +0.51 Nickel Barrier Termination
Gold Chip max. for
-0.25)
capacitance
TL
values High Purity
C LL
.250 ±.015 ≤ 680 pF;
Silver Leads
100C MS WL W
(6.35
LL = .500 (12.7) min.
±0.38) .165 (4.19)
Microstrip WL = .240 ±.005
L T max. for
TL
capacitance (6.10 ±.127)
values TL = .004 ±.001
C LL
> 680 pF. (.102 ±.025)
100C AR WL W
Leads are Attached with
Axial Ribbon
L T High Temperature Solder.

LL
.245 ±.025 Silver-plated Copper Leads
LL = 1.0 (25.4) min.
100C AW C • • W • (6.22 N/A
Axial Wire ±0.64) Dia. = .032 ±.002 (0.81 ±0.05)
L T

LL WL Silver Leads
LL = .500 (12.7) min.
100C VA C W TL
Vertical Axial WL = ** See below
Ribbon L T TL = .004 ±.001 (.102 ±.025)

LL
Silver-plated Copper Leads
100C RW C • • T LL = 1.0 (25.4) min.
Radial Wire L
Dia. = .032 ±.002 (0.81 ±0.05)
W

Custom lead styles and lengths are available; consult factory. All leads are high purity silver attached with high temperature solder and are RoHS compliant.
**WL = .110 (2.79) for capacitance values ≤ 680 pF; WL = .130 (3.30) for capacitance values > 680 pF

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 ATC 100 C Capacitors: Non-Magnetic Mechanical Configurations
ATC OUTLINES BODY DIMENSIONS LEAD AND TERMINATION
ATC Inches (mm) DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS
SERIES CASE SIZE
TERM.
& CASE & TYPE W/T IS A
CODE LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS OVERLAP
SIZE TERMINATION SURFACE MATERIALS
(L) (W) (T) (Y)

.230
Y
+.025 -.010 Tin/Lead, Solder Plated over
100C WN C W (5.84 Non-Magnetic Barrier Termination
Non-Mag +0.64
L T
Solder Plate -0.25)
.230
Y .145 (3.68)
+.035 -.010
100C C max. for Heavy Tin/Lead Coated, over
PN W (5.84
Non-Mag capacitance Non-Magnetic Barrier Termination
L T +0.89
Pellet -0.25) values
.250 ±.015 ≤ 680 pF;
.230 (6.35 .040 (1.02)
Y
+.025 -.010 ±0.38) max.
Lead-Free
C .165 (4.19)
100C TN Non-Mag W (5.84 and RoHS Compliant
max. for
Lead-Free L T +0.64 capacitance Tin Plated over
-0.25) Non-Magnetic Barrier Termination
Solderable Barrier values
> 680 pF.
High Purity Silver Leads
TL
C LL
LL = .500 (12.7) min.
.245 ±.025
WL = .240 ±.005 (6.10 ±.127)
100C MN WL W
(6.22
Non-Mag ±0.64) TL = .004 ±.001 (.102 ±.025)
L T
Microstrip Leads are Attached with
High Temperature Solder.

TRIM LINE
Custom lead styles and lengths are available; consult factory. All leads are high purity silver attached with high temperature solder and are RoHS compliant.

Suggested Mounting Pad Dimensions

T Case C Vertical Mount

L
L W Cap Value Pad Size A Min. B Min. C Min. D Min.
W
Normal .150 .050 .200 .300
< 680 pF
1
0

T
0

100J
J

High Density .130 .030 .200 .260

Normal .185 .050 .200 .300
> 680 pF
High Density .165 .030 .200 .260
Horizontal Vertical
Electrode Orientation Electrode Orientation
B B
Horizontal Mount

A C All Normal .280 .050 .200 .300

values High Density .260 .030 .200 .260
D

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 ATC 100 C Performance Data
ESR VS. CAPACITANCE Q VS. CAPACITANCE
ATC SERIES 100, CASE C ATC SERIES 100, CASE C
1 100000

10000
500 MHz
0.1
ESR (Ohms)

30 MHz

150 MHz 1000

Q
30 MHz
0.01 150 MHz

100
500 MHz
(Typical) (Typical)
0.001 10
1 10 100 1000 10000 1 10 100 1000 10000
CAPACITANCE (pF) CAPACITANCE (pF)

SERIES RESONANCE VS. CAPACITANCE CURRENT RATING VS. CAPACITANCE

ATC SERIES 100, CASE C ATC SERIES 100, CASE C
10000 100
The current rating is based on a 65°C mounting
surface and a device thermal resistance () of
15°C/W. A power dissipation of 4W will result
TRIM LINE

RMS CURRENT (Amps) in a case temperature of 125°C.

FREQUENCY (MHz)

1000 10
150 MHz 500 MHz

30 MHz 10 MHz
100 1

Dotted line = Power dissipation limited

Solid line = Voltage limited (Vrms)
(Typical)
10 0.1
1 10 100 1000 10000 1 10 100 1000 10000

CAPACITANCE (pF) CAPACITANCE (pF)

CAPACITANCE CHANGE VS. TEMPERATURE

ATC SERIES 100, CASE C
1.5
TC= +90 ± 30 PPM/°C
% CHANGE IN CAPACITANCE

0.5

-0.5

-1
-55 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 85 105 125

TEMPERATURE (Degrees C)

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