X5R dielectric is a general purpose dielectric for ceramic capacitors. It has the characteristics of EIA class II dielectric and a temperature variation range of -55°C to +85°C with a tolerance of ±15%. It is well suited for decoupling and filtering applications.
The X5R dielectric is a Class II EIA general‑purpose material for ceramic capacitors, suitable for decoupling and filtering applications. It offers a temperature variation of capacitance within ±15 % from –55 °C to +85 °C.
The document lists electrical characteristics, test methods, and packaging options. It includes typical voltage ratings, capacitance tolerances, dissipation factor limits, and preferred component sizes ranging from 0201 to 1812.
| Operating Temperature Range | -55 °C to +85 °C |
|---|---|
| Capacitance Tolerance | ±10 % (K) or ±20 % (M) |
| Dissipation Factor (25 V rating) | ≤ 3.0 % |
The X5R dielectric operates from –55 °C up to +85 °C.
Capacitance tolerance is ±10 % for code K and ±20 % for code M.
The dissipation factor must be ≤ 3.0 % at 25 V DC rating.