Multilayer ceramic capacitors Chip capacitors, MLSC, X7R Date: October 2006 Data SData Shheeteet EPCOS AG 2006. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this data sheet and the information contained therein without EPCOS prior express consent is prohibited.Multilayer ceramic capacitors Chip Multilayer serial ceramic capacitor (MLSC) General The MLSC was developed for typical applications with a direct connection to the battery or gener- ator in the automobile, as it satisfies the requirements of the automobile manufacturers for a series connection of two capacitors for battery applications in a single component. It not only represents the only real alternative to the series connection of discrete capacitors, but also offers advantages over these and other possible solutions, which contain only a single capac- itor. Compared with a series circuit made up of conventional ceramic capacitors, it allows the number of components to be reduced. This reduces the space requirement on the circuit board and shortens the placement time. Because fewer components are used, the failure probability is additionally re- duced. The MLSC is based on proven MLCC technology, but has a more rugged design. This technology offers highest reliability (ppb rate) on the basis of long field experience. Both undamaged and typi- cally cracked MLSCs are characterized by a high breakdown voltage and high ESD and pulse strength. It may be used at temperatures of up to 150 C with consideration of a voltage derating and with brief temperature peaks of up to 175 C without electrical stressing (refer to the Advanced series). Like the capacitors of the Advanced series, the MLSC is also manufactured to the specifications of the ppb level assurance system, and a bending strength of 2 mm is assured on the basis of the rigorous piezoelectric method. Please read Cautions and warnings and 2 10/06 Important notes at the end of this document.