ATC 900 C Series X7R

Ceramic RF Power
Multilayer Capacitors
• Case C Size • Capacitance Range
(.250" x .250") 0.01 µF to 1 µF
• Low ESR/ESL • Mid-K
• Rugged Construction • High Reliability
• Available with Encapsulation Option*

ATC, the industry leader, offers new improved ESR/ESL performance ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
for the 900 C Series RF Capacitors. This Series exhibits superior
volumetric efficiency, providing high levels of capacitance for HF/
SPECIFICATIONS
RF power applications. Ceramic construction provides a rugged, DISSIPATION FACTOR (DF): 2.5% max. at 1 KHz.
hermetic package.
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF CAPACITANCE (TCC):
ATC offers an encapsulation option for applications requiring extend- Less than ±15% (-55°C to +125°C)
ed protection against arc-over and corona.
INSULATION RESISTANCE (IR):
Typical functional applications: Bypass, Coupling and DC Blocking. 0.01 MFd to 1 MFd
Typical circuit applications: HF/RF Power Amplifiers, High Frequency 1000 megohms min. @ +25°C at rated WVDC.
Switch Mode Power Supplies, and Medical Electronics. 100 megohms min. @ +125°C at rated WVDC.

*For leaded styles only. WORKING VOLTAGE (WVDC):

See Capacitance Values Table, page 2.

DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE (DWV):

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS Case C: 250% of rated WVDC for 5 secs.
ATC 900 C Series Capacitors are designed and manufactured to
meet and exceed the requirements of EIA-198, MIL-PRF-55681 and AGING EFFECTS: 3% maximum per decade hour.
MIL-PRF-123. PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECTS: Negligible
THERMAL SHOCK: DIELECTRIC ABSORPTION: 2% typical
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition A.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:
MOISTURE RESISTANCE: -55°C to +125°C (No derating of working voltage).
MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
TERMINATION STYLES:
LOW VOLTAGE HUMIDITY: Available in various surface mount and leaded styles.
MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition A, with 1.5 Volts DC applied See Mechanical Configurations, page 3.
while subjected to an environment of 85°C with 85% relative humid-
ity for 240 hours min. TERMINAL STRENGTH: Terminations for chips and pellets
withstand a pull of 10 lbs. min., 15 lbs. typical, for 5 seconds in
LIFE TEST: direction perpendicular to the termina-tion surface of the capacitor.
MIL-STD-202, Method 108, for 2000 hours, at 125°C. Test per MIL-STD-202, method 211.
200% WVDC applied.

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 ATC 900 C Capacitance Values
CAP. CODE CAP. (MFd) TOL. RATED WVDC
103 .010 300
153 .015 300
223 .022 300
333 .033 250
473 .047 250
683 .068 250
104 .10 200
K, M, N
154 .15 200
224 .22 200
334 .33 150
474 .47 150
684 .68 150
824 .82 100
105 1.0 100

VRMS = 0.707 X WVDC

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

Code K M N

Tol. ±10% ±20% ±30%

ATC PART NUMBER CODE

ATC900 C 10 5 M W 100 X
Series Packaging
ATC Matrix Tray (Standard) Quantity
Case Size varies by termination/lead style. Consult
factory. For this option, leave last position
Capacitance Code: blank.
First 2 significant digits for capacitance. T - Tape and Reel, 500 pc. qty. Surface
mount termination only.
Indicates number of zeros following digits I - Special Packaging. Consult Factory
of capacitance in picofarads except for decimal values. Laser Marking (Optional)
WVDC
Capacitance Tolerance
Termination Code
The above part number refers to a 900 C Series (case size C) 1.0 MFd capacitor,
M tolerance (±20%), 100 WVDC, with W termination (Tin /Lead, Solder Plated over Nickel Barrier), laser marking and ATC Matrix Tray packaging.

ATC accepts orders for our parts using designations with or without the
“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.
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 ATC 900 C Capacitors: Mechanical Configurations
BODY DIMENSIONS LEAD AND TERMINATION
ATC OUTLINES INCHES (mm) DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS
ATC
SERIES CASE SIZE
TERM.
& CASE & TYPE W/T IS A
CODE LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS OVERLAP
SIZE TERMINATION SURFACE MATERIALS
(L) (W) (T) (Y)

Y .230+.020
C -.010 Tin /Lead, Solder Plated over
900C W W
Solder Plate (5.84+0.51 Nickel Barrier Termination
L T -0.25)

Y .230+.025
C -.010 .040 (1.02) Heavy Tin/Lead Coated,
900C P W
Pellet (5.84+0.64 max. over Nickel Barrier Termination
L T -0.25)

Y .230+.020
C -.010
RoHS Compliant
900C T Solderable Nickel W Tin Plated over
(5.84+0.51
Barrier L T -0.25 Nickel Barrier Termination
.145 (3.68)
TL
max. for
LL capacitance High Purity
900C MS C WL W values Silver Leads
Microstrip < 0.82 MFd; LL = .500 (12.7) min.
L T

.250 ±.015 WL = .240 ±.005

(6.35 ±0.38) (6.10 ±.127)
C TL TL = .004 ±.001
LL .165 (4.19)
(.102 ±.025)
900C AR WL
max. for Leads are Attached with
W
capacitance High Temperature Solder.
L T
Axial Ribbon values
≥0.82 MFd.
LL
C Silver-plated Copper Leads
900C AW W • .245 ±.025
(6.22 ±0.64)
N/A LL = 1.0 (25.4) min.
Axial Wire Dia. = .032 ±.002 (0.81 ±0.05
L T

Silver Leads
LL = .500 (12.7) min.
900C VA C WL = * See below
Veritical Axial Ribbon TL = .004 ±.001 (.102 ±.025)

LL Silver-plated Copper Leads

LL = 1.0 (25.4) min.
900C RW C T
Dia. = .032 ±.002 (0.81
Radial Wire L W
±0.05)

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 < 0.82 MFd.; WL = .130 (3.30) for capacitance values ≥ 0.82 MFd.

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 ATC 900 C Capacitors: Non-Magnetic Mechanical Configurations
BODY DIMENSIONS LEAD AND TERMINATION
ATC OUTLINES INCHES (mm) DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS
ATC
SERIES CASE SIZE
TERM.
& CASE & TYPE W/T IS A
CODE LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS OVERLAP
SIZE TERMINATION SURFACE MATERIALS
(L) (W) (T) (Y)

Y .230+.025
C -.010 Tin/Lead, Solder Plated over
900C WN Non-Mag W .145 (3.68)
(5.84+0.64 Non-Magnetic Barrier Termination
Solder Plate L T
-0.25) max.
.250 ±.015 < 0.82 MFd .040 (1.02)
(6.35 ±0.38) .165 (4.19) max.
Y .230+.025 max. RoHS Compliant
C -.010
900C TN W ≥0.82 MFd Tin Plated over
Non-Mag (5.84+0.64 Non-Magnetic
Solderable Barrier L T
-0.25) Barrier Termination

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

Case C Vertical Mount
T
L
L W Cap Value Pad Size A Min. B Min. C Min. D Min.
W
Normal .150 .050 .200 .300
< .82 F
1

T
0
5

105M
M

High Density .130 .030 .200 .260

Normal .185 .050 .200 .300
 .82 F
High Density .165 .030 .200 .260
Horizontal Vertical
Electrode Orientation Electrode Orientation
B B
Horizontal Mount
A C All values Normal .280 .050 .200 .300
High Density .260 .030 .200 .260
D

900C

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 ATC 900 C Performance Data

ESR VS. CAPACITANCE Q VS. CAPACITANCE

ATC SERIES 900, CASE C ATC SERIES 900, CASE C
0.1 100

10
ESR (Ohms)

30 MHz

Q
30 MHz
1

(Typical)
(Typical)
0.01 0.1
0.01 0.1 1 0.01 0.1 1
CAPACITANCE(µF) CAPACITANCE (µF)

SERIES RESONANCE VS. CAPACITANCE CURRENT RATING VS. CAPACITANCE

ATC SERIES 900, CASE C ATC SERIES 900, CASE C
100 100
The current rating is based on a 65°C mounting
surface and a device thermal resistance of
15°C/W. A power dissipation of 4 W will result
in a case temperature of 125°C.
RMS CURRENT (Amps)
FREQUENCY (MHz)

30 MHz
10 10

(Typical) Dotted line = Power dissipation limited

1 1
0.01 0.1 1 0.01 0.1 1
CAPACITANCE (µF) CAPACITANCE (µF)

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