| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | GCD |
| Part Status | Active |
| Voltage - Rated | 50V |
| Package / Case | 0805 (2012 Metric) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount, MLCC |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 125°C |
| Size / Dimension | 0.079" L x 0.049" W (2.00mm x 1.25mm) |
| Ratings | AEC-Q200 |
| Capacitance | 0.1 µF |
| Tolerance | ±10% |
| Temperature Coefficient | X7R |
| Applications | Automotive |
| Lead Spacing | - |
| Failure Rate | - |
| Lead Style | - |
| Thickness (Max) | 0.049" (1.25mm) |
| Features | Open Mode |
| RoHS | RoHS |
| Height - Seated (Max) | - |
GCD21BR71H104KA01L CAP CER 0.1UF 50V X7R 0805
The GCD21BR71H104KA01L is a high-reliability soft termination automotive AEC-Q200 qualified multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from Murata, housed in a 0805 (2012 metric) SMD package. It features 100nF capacitance, 50V rated voltage, X7R dielectric characteristic, and ±10% tolerance, with an enhanced conductive polymer termination layer that drastically improves resistance to mechanical stress cracking, making it a premium anti-crack solution for harsh automotive powertrain and high-vibration industrial systems.
Key Features and Highlights
● Advanced Soft-Termination Structure: Integrates a conductive polymer buffer layer between the ceramic body and external terminal, absorbing PCB bending stress to virtually eliminate mechanical crack failures.
● Full AEC-Q200 Automotive Certification: Passes all stringent AEC-Q200 automotive reliability tests, supporting stable operation across -55°C to +125°C wide temperature range for under-hood and vibration-intensive in-vehicle deployment.
● Stable X7R Dielectric Performance: Maintains ±15% maximum capacitance variation across full operating temperature and DC bias conditions, ensuring consistent electrical performance in real working environments.
● High Rated Voltage Margin: 50V rated voltage provides ample safety headroom for 12V/24V automotive and 36V industrial systems, easily handling common load-dump voltage transients.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why is soft termination critical for high-vibration automotive systems?
A: Standard MLCC terminals are rigid and prone to cracking when the PCB flexes under vibration or thermal expansion. Soft termination absorbs this flexure, drastically reducing field failure rates and improving long-term system reliability.
Compatible Alternative MLCC Part List
● GCD188R71H104KA01D: A pin-compatible AEC-Q200 0603 100nF 50V X7R soft-termination Murata MLCC, offering a smaller footprint option for space-constrained automotive sensor modules.
● C0805C104K3PACTU-ST: A Kemet AEC-Q200 qualified 0805 100nF 50V X7R soft-termination MLCC, serving as a fully cross-vendor form-fit-function second-source alternative.
● CL21B104KCQPNE-A: A Samsung Electro-Mechanics AEC-Q200 0805 100nF 50V X7R anti-crack MLCC, featuring extended 150°C operation for near-engine high-temperature scenarios.
● GCM21BR71H104KE19L: A standard hard-termination AEC-Q200 0805 100nF 50V X7R Murata MLCC, offering a cost-optimized option for low-vibration automotive interior systems.