The VJ1206Y103JXABC is a surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from Vishay. It is part of the VJ series, known for reliability and consistent performance across various electronic applications. These capacitors are designed for automated assembly and offer stable capacitance characteristics over a wide range of temperatures and voltages.

Applications

• Bypass and decoupling in electronic circuits
• Filtering in power supplies
• Timing circuits
• High-frequency circuits
• Mobile devices
• Consumer electronics

Features

• Surface-mount design for automated assembly
• Multilayer ceramic construction for high capacitance in a small size
• High reliability
• Stable capacitance over temperature and voltage
• RoHS compliant

Benefits

• Reduced board space requirements due to small size
• Improved circuit performance due to stable capacitance
• Lower assembly costs due to automated placement
• Long-term reliability in demanding applications
• Environmentally friendly due to RoHS compliance

Specifications

The VJ1206Y103JXABC has the following specifications:

• Case Size: 1206 (3216 Metric)
• Capacitance: 10000 pF (10 nF)
• Voltage Rating: 100 V
• Temperature Coefficient: X7R
• Tolerance: ±5%
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
• Termination: Nickel barrier with tin plating

The X7R dielectric provides a good balance between capacitance stability and size, making it suitable for a wide range of general-purpose applications. The ±5% tolerance ensures reasonable accuracy in capacitance values for many circuit designs.