Single Layer Microwave Capacitors
Note our Single Sheet ordering instructions have recently changed. Please see the SLC Microwaves brochure for details.

Wright Capacitors Inc.’s single sheet (SS) ceramic capacitors chips are intended for DC block, decoupling, filtering, tuning and hybrid applications from direct current through GHz frequencies. Their dual plate construction and low profile make them ideally suited for microwave stripline applications. They display ultra-low series resistance and inductance with high series resonance frequencies. WCI’s SS capacitors use the finest ceramic and electrode materials resulting in a high quality, stable, hermetic device which is unaffected by static discharges.

Terminations are high quality vapor deposited gold, suitable for thermo compression or ultrasonic wire bonding, soldering, or epoxy mounting. Pd Ag terminations are also available. Microwave capacitors are available in all three dielectric classes.
Terminations are high quality vapor deposited gold or thick film gold suitable for thermo compression, wire and ribbon bonding, soldering or epoxy. Palladium / Silver and Silver only terminations are also available. Not all termination options are available on all dielectrics. Please consult the factory with any questions.
All units tested to MIL-PRF-49464.
Case Size | 1010 | 1515 | 2020 | 2525 | |||||||||
Length | Inch (mm) |
.010 ± .003 (.254 ± .076) |
.015 ± .003 (.381 ± .076) |
.020 ± .003 (.508 ± .076) |
.025 ± .003 (.635 ± .076) |
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Width | Inch (mm) |
.010 ± .003 (.254 ± .076) |
.015 ± .003 (.381 ± .076) |
.020 ± .003 (.508 ± .076) |
.025 ± .003 (.635 ± .076) |
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Thick | Inch (mm) |
.007 ± .003 (.178 ± .076) |
.007 ± .003 (.178 ± .076) |
.007 ± .003 (.178 ± .076) |
.007 ± .003 (.178 ± .076) |
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Volt / Cap (pF) | |||||||||||||
50V | 100V | Tol | 50V | 100V | Tol | 50V | 100V | Tol | 50V | 100V | Tol | ||
NPO | Min | 0.2 | 0.14 | A | 0.6 | 0.4 | A,B | 1.2 | 0.8 | A,B | 2 | 1.3 | A,B,C |
Max | 0.9 | 0.5 | A,B | 1.6 | 1 | C,D | 2.6 | 1.6 | C,D | 4 | 2.4 | C,D | |
X7R | Min | 5.5 | 3.5 | K,M | 16 | 10 | K,M | 32 | 20 | K,M | 54 | 34 | K,M |
Max | 23 | 13 | K,M | 43 | 26 | K,M | 70 | 42 | K,M | 100 | 64 | K,M | |
Z5U | Min | N/A | N/A | M | 45 | 30 | M | 90 | 60 | M | 150 | 100 | M |
Max | N/A | N/A | M | 125 | 75 | M | 200 | 120 | M | 300 | 180 | M | |
Y5V | Min | N/A | N/A | M | 70 | 44 | M | 140 | 90 | M | 230 | 150 | M |
Max | N/A | N/A | M | 180 | 110 | M | 300 | 180 | M | 460 | 270 | M |
Case Size | 3030 | 3535 | 5050 | 9090 | |||||||||
Length | Inch (mm) |
.030 ± .003 (.762 ± .076) |
.035 ± .003 (.889 ± .076) |
.050 ± .005 (1.27 ± .127) |
.090 ± .005 (2.29 ± .127) |
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Width | Inch (mm) |
.030 ± .003 (.726 ± .076) |
.035 ± .003 (.889 ± .076) |
.050 ± .005 (1.27 ± .127) |
.090 ± .005 (2.29 ± .127) |
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Thick | Inch (mm) |
.007 ± .003 (.178 ± .076) |
.007 ± .003 (.178 ± .076) |
.007 ± .003 (.178 ± .076) |
.007 ± .003 (.178 ± .076) |
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Volt / Cap (pF) | |||||||||||||
50V | 100V | Tol | 50V | 100V | Tol | 50V | 100V | Tol | 50V | 100V | Tol | ||
Max | 1.4 | 0.85 | B,C,D | 1.8 | 1.1 | B,C,D | 3.9 | 2.4 | C,D | 12 | 7 | C,D | |
NPO | Min | 3 | 2 | C,D | 4.2 | 2.7 | C,D | 8.2 | 5.4 | C,D | 30 | 19 | C,D |
Max | 5.4 | 3.3 | C,D | 7.2 | 4.3 | C,D,K | 15 | 9 | C,D,K | 45 | 27 | K,M | |
X7R | Min | 80 | 52 | K,M | 110 | 73 | K,M | 220 | 150 | K,M | 800 | 500 | K,M |
Max | 150 | 88 | K,M | 200 | 120 | K,M | 400 | 240 | K,M | 1200 | 720 | K,M | |
Z5U | Min | 230 | 150 | M | 320 | 210 | M | 640 | 420 | M | 2300 | 1500 | M |
Max | 420 | 250 | M | 560 | 330 | M | 1200 | 700 | M | 3500 | 2000 | M | |
Y5V | Min | 350 | 220 | M | 490 | 320 | M | 2700 | 1700 | M | 3400 | 2200 | M |
Max | 640 | 380 | M | 850 | 510 | M | 3200 | 2000 | M | 5300 | 3200 | M | |
Max | Min | Tol | Max | Min | Tol | Max | Min | Tol | Max | Min | Tol |
Dielectric Characteristics
Dielectric | Temperature Coefficient | Dissipation Factor | Insulation Resistance |
NPO | 0±30ppm | ≤0.15% | >100GΩ |
X7R | ±15% (-55 to 125°C) | ≤2.5% | >100GΩ |
Z5U | +22/-56% (-10 to 85°C) | ≤4.0% | >10GΩ |
Y5V | +22/-82% (-30 to 85°C) | ≤4.0% | >10GΩ |
Axial-beam leaded, leaded and coated, circular discs, cap arrays and tight tolerances are also available. Standard disc sizes are .045”, .050”, .060”, .080” and .120” O.D. (all =/-.005”). High voltage single layer (SL’s) up to 20KV are also available. Please consult the factory for any special requirements.
Other Characteristics
DWV at 2.5 X working voltage
Test parameters >100pF 1kHz, 1.0Vrms, 25°C / ≤100pF 1MHz, 1.0Vrms, 25°C
Min Bond Strength 3.0gram (0.001 in dia. Au wire)
Ordering Information
SS | 2020 | X | 121 | J | G | 501 |
SS = Microwave "Single Sheets" SD = Microwave "Single Discs" SL = High Voltage |
Part Size i.e. 0502 = .050"x.020" Two or three digits only for squares and discs. Six digits for SL's > 1.0" rectangular. |
Dielectric Material N = NPO X = X7R Z = Z5U Y = Y5V |
Capacitance Value Code 102 = 1000pF First 2 digits are significant, the third denotes number of zeros |
Tolerance J = ±5% K = ±10% M = ±20% Z = +80%/-20% V = +100% A = ±0.05pF B = ±0.1pF D = ±0.5pF P = ±0.01pF F = ±1% G = ±2% |
Termination Type A = Ag D = Pd/Ag G = Au |
Voltage 250 = 25volt First 2 numbers are significant, the third denotes the number of zeros. "R" represents a decimal point so 6R3 = 6.3 volt |