C1206C511G2GACTU is a specific model number of Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors manufactured by KEMET Electronics. Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are widely used in electronic circuits to store and filter electrical energy and provide stable capacitance in various applications.
**Key Features of C1206C511G2GACTU:**
1. **Type**: The "C" in the part number indicates it is a ceramic capacitor.
2. **Package Size**: "1206" in the part number refers to the package size of the capacitor. The 1206 package is a standard surface mount package measuring approximately 3.2 mm x 1.6 mm.
3. **Capacitance**: "511" in the model number represents the capacitance value of the capacitor. In this case, it represents a capacitance of 510 pF (picofarads).
4. **Voltage Rating**: "G2" in the part number indicates the rated voltage of the capacitor. The exact voltage rating will be specified on the datasheet.
5. **Tolerance**: "GA" in the part number indicates capacitance tolerance. Capacitor tolerance indicates the allowable deviation from the nominal capacitance value. In this case, the tolerance might be ±2%.
6. **Temperature Characteristics**: "CTU" in the part number refers to the temperature characteristics of the capacitor. The specific temperature characteristics (e.g. X7R, X5R, etc.) will be defined in the datasheet.
**application:**
KEMET Electronics' C1206C511G2GACTU Capacitors and other MLCCs are used in a variety of electronic applications requiring stable and reliable capacitance. Some common applications include:
- Decoupling and filtering: MLCCs are used for decoupling and filtering in power circuits and electronic equipment.
- Timing and Oscillating: They are used in timing circuits and oscillators to set a specific time constant.
- Coupling and Bypassing: MLCCs are used to couple and bypass signals in amplifiers and other electronic circuits.
- Signal Conditioning: Capacitors are used in signal conditioning circuits to modify the signal for further processing.
- RF Applications: They are used for impedance matching and filtering in radio frequency (RF) circuits.
Note that the specific electrical characteristics, voltage rating, and temperature characteristics of the C1206C511G2GACTU capacitor may vary from the manufacturer's datasheet. For detailed information on this particular capacitor, or any other MLCC from KEMET Electronics, the data sheet and product documentation provided by the manufacturer must be consulted. This data sheet will contain the most current and accurate information on capacitor specifications, performance, and usage guidelines.
