0.01uF 50V -103 Ceramic Capacitor DIP is a general-purpose, non-polarized capacitor widely used in electronic circuits for bypassing, decoupling, filtering, and timing applications. The marking “103” represents a capacitance value of 10,000pF (or 0.01µF), and it is designed for through-hole mounting on PCBs with a 50V rated voltage.
Key Features:
- Standard Capacitance: 0.01µF (10nF) for common decoupling applications.
- Rated Voltage: Operates reliably up to 50V DC.
- Non-Polarized: Can be used in AC or DC circuits without polarity concerns.
- Stable Dielectric: Ceramic dielectric offers good temperature and frequency stability.
- Compact and Lightweight: Small size suitable for high-density PCBs.
Technical Specifications:
- Capacitance: 0.01µF (10nF)
- Capacitance Code: 103 (10 × 10³ pF)
- Rated Voltage: 50V DC
- Dielectric Type: Ceramic (typically Class II)
- Tolerance: ±10% to ±20%
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
- Mounting Type: Through-Hole (DIP)
Mechanical Specifications:
- Body Shape: Radial disc type
- Lead Spacing: Approx. 5mm
- Lead Type: Tinned copper leads
- Encapsulation: Epoxy-coated for environmental protection
Mounting Options:
- PCB Insertion: Designed for standard through-hole PCB mounting.
- Wave Solder Compatible: Suitable for automated soldering processes.
Schematic Diagram, Connection, Wiring and Pinout:
- Connection: Connect in parallel across power rails for decoupling or filtering.
- Polarity: Non-polarized, install in any orientation.
- Wiring: Ensure firm mechanical fit to PCB and clean solder joints.
Datasheet and Documentation:
- Download 0.01µF 50V Ceramic Capacitor Datasheet (PDF)
Applications:
- Decoupling: Filters noise from power supply lines in digital and analog circuits.
- Timing Circuits: Used with resistors in RC timing applications.
- Signal Coupling: Blocks DC while allowing AC signals to pass.
- Audio Circuits: Helps filter or shape sound signals in amplifiers and mixers.
- Sensor Circuits: Used in analog input conditioning for microcontrollers.
Equivalent Models:
- 104 Ceramic Capacitor: Higher capacitance (0.1µF) version for similar use cases
- 102 Ceramic Capacitor: Lower capacitance (0.001µF) for higher-frequency filtering
- Polyester 0.01µF 50V: Film capacitor alternative with better temperature stability
- Values
- 0.01uf
- 10nF
- 10000pF
Package Includes:
- 1 x 0.01uF 50V -103 Ceramic Capacitor DIP
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