The SL201A472JAB is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX Corporation/Kyocera Corporation. It is designed for general-purpose applications in electronic circuits. MLCCs are widely used for decoupling, bypassing, filtering, and timing circuits due to their small size, high capacitance values, and excellent performance characteristics.

Applications

• Power Supply Decoupling: Used to reduce noise and voltage fluctuations in power supply circuits.
• Bypass Capacitors: Employed to bypass high-frequency noise to ground, improving signal integrity.
• Filtering Circuits: Integrated into filters to remove unwanted frequencies from electronic signals.
• Timing Circuits: Utilized in timing circuits to control the frequency of oscillators and other timing-related functions.
• General-Purpose Applications: Suitable for a wide range of other applications requiring a reliable and stable capacitor.

Features

• Multilayer Ceramic Construction: Provides high capacitance values in a small package size.
• High Stability: Offers stable capacitance values over a wide range of temperatures and voltages.
• Low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): Minimizes power dissipation and improves circuit performance.
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT): Designed for easy and efficient assembly onto printed circuit boards.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets the requirements of the RoHS directive for environmental compliance.

Benefits

• Improved Circuit Performance: Reduces noise and voltage fluctuations, improving the overall performance of electronic circuits.
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Bypasses high-frequency noise, ensuring clean and reliable signals.
• Compact Size: Small package size allows for high-density circuit designs.
• Long-Term Reliability: Stable capacitance values ensure long-term reliability and consistent performance.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a cost-effective solution for a wide range of capacitor applications.

The SL201A472JAB has a capacitance value of 4700pF (4.7nF). The voltage rating and tolerance should be confirmed by the datasheet. MLCC's are typically non-polarized and can be installed in either direction. They come in standard EIA case sizes and are suitable for reflow soldering processes.