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    5. What is the difference in the features and applications between the high dielectric type (X5R/X6S/X7R etc.) and the temperature compensating type (COG/U2J etc.)?

    Ceramic Capacitors FAQQWhat is the difference in the features and applications between the high dielectric type (X5R/X6S/X7R etc.) and the temperature compensating type (COG/U2J etc.)?

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    There are two types of ceramic capacitors: the high dielectric type and the temperature-compensating type.
    They have different circuit application uses, so be sure to understand the differences in terms of characteristics before use.

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    Temperature compensating type (CLASS1) High dielectric constant type (CLASS2)
    Material Calcium zirconate Barium titanate
    Main temperature characteristics C0G(Small capacitance change due to temperature) X5R/X7R(Large capacitance change due to temperature)
    DC bias characteristics No Yes
    Aging characteristics No Yes
    Capacitance Low relative dielectric constant and a small capacitance High relative dielectric constant and a large capacitance can be obtained
    Main circuit application For oscillation, tuning (filter), coupling, matching, etc. For bypass circuits, smoothing, decoupling, coupling, etc.

    Example [Temperature characteristics]

    Example [DC bias characteristics]

    As ceramic capacitors for temperature compensation have no DC bias characteristic, there is no change in capacitance.

    • *The design support tool provides features for the display of characteristic data and downloading according to the DC bias voltage/temperature of high-dielectric constant ceramic capacitors.

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    Does the capacitance change when a DC voltage is applied to ceramic capacitors? Are there any points to be aware of regarding changes in the capacitance?
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