CL05A104KA5NNNC

The CL05A104KA5NNNC is a multilayer ceramic capacitor manufactured by Samsung, belonging to the CL series of general-purpose film and ceramic capacitors widely used in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, and embedded applications. This component represents a standard choice for filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling in countless circuit designs across multiple industries. This particular part is housed in a 0402 surface-mount package, one of the most common miniature form factors in modern electronics manufacturing. The compact dimensions make it ideal for high-density PCB layouts where space optimization is critical, such as in mobile devices, portable instruments, automotive electronics, and compact industrial controllers. Despite its small physical size, the 0402 package maintains excellent solderability and mechanical stability during automated assembly processes. The CL05A104KA5NNNC belongs to Samsung's established X7R dielectric family, which offers stable capacitance performance across a wide temperature range and frequency spectrum. This makes it suitable for applications requiring consistent electrical performance in varying environmental conditions. The X7R classification indicates that capacitance variation remains within acceptable limits across typical operating temperature ranges, making these capacitors reliable for both commercial and industrial-grade electronics. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when they require a proven, widely-available capacitor with predictable performance characteristics and established supply chain presence. The Samsung CL series has extensive industry adoption, meaning design teams can confidently incorporate this component knowing that alternative sources and long-term availability are generally reliable. This matters significantly in industrial and automotive applications where design continuity and component traceability are important considerations. The multilayer ceramic construction provides excellent performance for decoupling power supply noise, filtering high-frequency interference, and coupling AC signals in amplifier circuits. Its small footprint allows designers to place multiple capacitors very close to power pins on integrated circuits, minimizing trace inductance and maximizing decoupling effectiveness. This part is commonly found in digital logic circuits, microcontroller-based systems, audio processing circuits, DC-DC converter inputs and outputs, and general-purpose analog filtering applications. Its combination of compact size, stable performance, cost-effectiveness, and proven reliability makes it a default specification for many circuit designers when designing either one-off prototypes or high-volume production devices. For engineers evaluating alternatives, this part's primary strength lies in its standardization and availability rather than specialized performance characteristics, making it an economical choice for applications where premium performance options are unnecessary.