CGA3E1X8R1E334K080AE CGA3E1X8R1E334K080AE Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC)

CGA3E1X8R1E334K080AE is a high-performance ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by TDK, a global leader in electronic components. This specific model is designed for demanding automotive applications, offering exceptional reliability and stability across a wide temperature range. As a passive component, its primary function is to store and release electrical energy, filter noise, and stabilize voltage in electronic circuits. The CGA3E1X8R1E334K080AE is part of TDK’s robust lineup of ceramic capacitors, known for their compact size, high capacitance values, and excellent electrical characteristics, making them indispensable in modern automotive electronics.

Key Specifications

The CGA3E1X8R1E334K080AE boasts several critical specifications that define its performance and suitability for various applications:

• Applications: Automotive Grade – This designation signifies that the capacitor is specifically engineered and tested to meet the stringent requirements of automotive electronics, ensuring reliable operation in harsh vehicle environments.
• Brand: TDK – TDK is a renowned Japanese electronics company, recognized for its innovation and quality in passive components, ensuring a product built to high standards.
• Feature: AEC-Q200 150°C Soft – This highlights its compliance with AEC-Q200, the automotive electronics council’s standard for passive components, and its capability to operate reliably at temperatures up to 150°C, with ‘Soft’ indicating a specific termination type for improved mechanical stress resistance.
• AEC-Q200: YES – Explicitly confirms adherence to the AEC-Q200 standard, which is crucial for components used in automotive systems where reliability and safety are paramount.
• Tolerance: ±10% – This indicates the permissible deviation from the nominal capacitance value. A ±10% tolerance is common for general-purpose and many automotive applications, providing a good balance between precision and cost.
• L x W Size: 1.6mm x 0.8mm [EIA 0603] – This specifies the physical dimensions of the capacitor. The EIA 0603 package size is a very common and compact surface-mount component, enabling miniaturization in electronic designs.
• Capacitance: 330nF – The nominal capacitance value of 330 nanofarads. This value is suitable for a wide range of filtering, coupling, and bypass applications in electronic circuits.
• T(Max.) / mm: 0.95 – Refers to the maximum thickness of the component, which is important for board layout and ensuring proper clearance in compact designs.
• Temp. Chara.: X8R – X8R is a temperature characteristic code defined by EIA. It indicates that the capacitor can operate over a temperature range of -55°C to +150°C with a maximum capacitance change of ±15%, making it ideal for high-temperature applications.
• Component Type: Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) – Confirms it is a Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor, known for their small size, high frequency response, and excellent reliability.
• Product Status: Production – Indicates that the component is actively being manufactured and is available for mass production, ensuring long-term supply.
• Rated Voltage [DC] / V: 25 – The maximum DC voltage that can be continuously applied to the capacitor without risk of breakdown. A 25V rating is suitable for many low-voltage automotive and industrial control systems.
• Cap.Change or Temp.Coef.: ±15% – This reiterates the capacitance change over the specified operating temperature range, consistent with the X8R characteristic, highlighting its stability under varying thermal conditions.
• Operating Temp. Range / °C: -55 to 150 – The full temperature range over which the capacitor is designed to operate reliably, from extreme cold to very high temperatures, crucial for automotive under-hood applications.

Features and Benefits

• High-Temperature Reliability: With an X8R temperature characteristic and an operating range up to 150°C, this capacitor maintains stable performance in extremely hot environments, critical for engine compartments and other high-temperature automotive zones.
• AEC-Q200 Qualified: Full compliance with AEC-Q200 standards ensures the component meets rigorous automotive industry requirements for quality, reliability, and performance, reducing design risks.
• Compact 0603 Package: The small 1.6mm x 0.8mm footprint allows for high-density circuit board designs, enabling miniaturization and space-saving in modern electronic modules.
• Stable Capacitance: The ±15% capacitance change over its wide operating temperature range (X8R) provides predictable and consistent circuit behavior, essential for sensitive automotive systems.
• Robust Construction: TDK’s manufacturing expertise, combined with features like ‘Soft’ termination, enhances mechanical robustness and resistance to thermal and mechanical stresses, prolonging component lifespan.

Typical Applications

The CGA3E1X8R1E334K080AE is ideally suited for a diverse array of automotive and high-reliability applications:

• Automotive Engine Control Units (ECUs): Used for filtering power supply lines, timing circuits, and signal coupling in ECUs, where high temperature and vibration resistance are paramount.
• LED Lighting Systems: In automotive LED headlamps, taillights, and interior lighting, it can provide stable power, filter switching noise, and ensure long-term reliability under varying thermal conditions.
• Infotainment and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS): Essential for decoupling, bypass, and filtering in complex electronic modules for navigation, communication, and safety features, where stable operation is critical.
• Power Steering and Braking Systems: Provides critical filtering and energy storage in electronic power steering (EPS) and anti-lock braking systems (ABS), contributing to system stability and safety.
• Industrial Control and IoT Devices: Beyond automotive, its high-temperature and reliability characteristics make it suitable for rugged industrial sensors, control modules, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices operating in harsh environments.

In summary, the CGA3E1X8R1E334K080AE from TDK is a high-reliability, automotive-grade ceramic capacitor designed to meet the most demanding requirements of modern electronics. Its robust specifications, including AEC-Q200 qualification and X8R temperature characteristics, ensure stable and long-lasting performance in critical applications. This component is stocked and shipped across India by Cirkit Electro Components, Mumbai, ensuring prompt availability for your projects.

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