RF/Microwave Capacitors RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC) 550L Series UBC Ultra-Broadband Capacitor FEATURES 0402 Case Size Capacitance: 100 nF Operating Frequency: 16 KHz (-3 dB roll-off) to 70+ GHz* Insertion Loss: <0.5 dB typical Orientation-insensitive One Piece Construction Voltage Rating: 16 WVDC** RoHS Compliant Terminations Gold Termination Available * 25C, no bias applied ** Operating Temperature Dependent GENERAL DESCRIPTION ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AVXs new 550L Ultra-Broadband Capacitor is manufactured with highest quality materials to provide reliable and Capacitance 100 nF repeatable Ultra-Broadband performance from 16 KHz 16 WVDC from -55C to +85C Rated Voltage through 70+ GHz. It exhibits ultra-low insertion loss, flat 10 WVDC from -55C to +125C frequency response and excellent return loss, and is ideal Dielectric 250% of rated WVDC for 5 secs. for D.C. Blocking, Coupling, Bypassing and Feedback Withstanding Voltage applications requiring Ultra-Broadband performance. Operating -55C to +125C The 550L is a one-piece orientation-insensitive 0402 SMT Temperature Range package, fully compatible with high speed automated pick- Temperature Coefficient 15% (-55C to +85C), 16 WVDC and-place manufacturing. It is designed to meet the most of Capacitance 22% (-55C to +125C), 10 WVDC stringent requirements of Ultra-Broadband applications. 8 10 min. +25C rated WVDC Insulation Resistance 7 10 min. +125C rated WVDC ADVANTAGES Ultra-Broadband performance PACKAGING OPTIONS Ultra-Low Insertion Loss Flat Frequency Response Excellent Return Loss LEAD-FREE COMPATIBLE COMPONENT Tape & Reel Unit-to-Unit Performance Repeatability Rugged Ceramic Construction MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS TYPICAL CIRCUIT APPLICATIONS 0.020 in. 0.004 in. (0.508 mm 0.1 mm) Optoelectronics/High Speed Data Transimpedance amplifiers 0.040 in. 0.004 in. (1.016 mm 0.1 mm) Receive and Transmit Optical Sub-Assembly (ROSA/TOSA) Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) Broadband test equipment Broadband Microwave/Millimeter Wave 0.024 in. max (0.610 mm max.) 0.007 in. 0.002 in. (0.178 mm 0.051 mm) The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order. 512 051821RF/Microwave Capacitors RF/Microwave Multilayer Capacitors (MLC) 550L Series UBC Ultra-Broadband Capacitor HOW TO ORDER 550 L 104 V T T Series Packaging T = Tape and Reel, 1000 pc qty. Case Size T 500 = Tape and Reel, 500 pc qty See mechanical dimensions below Termination Style Code Capacitance T = Tin Plated over Nickel Barrier EIA Capacitance Code in pF. (Standard) First two digits = significant figures or R for decimal place. CA = Gold Plated over Nickel Barrier Third digit = number of zeros or after R significant figures Capacitance Tolerance Code Code K V Tol. 10% + 20% -10% The above part number refers to a 550 Series (case size L) 100 nF capacitor, V Tolerance (+ 20% -10%), with T termination (Tin Plated over Nickel Barrier), tape and reel packaging. PERFORMANCE DATA 550L Series Insertion Loss (S21) 550L Series Return Loss (S11) Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) AVX 550L Data Sheet Condition Description The S-Parameter test was performed on Rogers RO4350B 10-mil thick substrate with a nominal impedance of 50 ohms. the board has a 10-mil gap at the center of a 22-mil wide oz copper microstrip trace The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order. 513 021721 Magnitude (dB) Magnitude (dB)