CL05B104KA5NNNC

The CL05B104KA5NNNC is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Samsung, part of the company's general-purpose capacitor line designed for widespread industrial and consumer electronics applications. This component belongs to the 0402 metric package category, making it one of the smallest standard surface-mount capacitor formats in use today. The compact size makes it ideal for space-constrained circuit designs where board real estate is at a premium. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components used to store and discharge electrical energy, filter noise, couple or decouple signals, and stabilize voltage in electronic circuits. The 0402 package format is ubiquitous across modern electronics manufacturing, from telecommunications equipment to industrial control systems, consumer devices, and automotive applications. Samsung's general-purpose ceramic capacitor series is widely specified in power supply circuits, signal conditioning stages, and decoupling applications near integrated circuits. The part number structure itself indicates specific electrical characteristics within Samsung's product matrix. Components in this series are typically characterized by Class II dielectric material, which offers good capacitance density and reasonable temperature stability suitable for non-critical filtering and coupling roles. These capacitors are not intended for precision timing or reference applications, but rather for general filtering, noise suppression, and transient energy storage where exact value tolerances are less critical. Engineers select this specific part for several practical reasons. First, the 0402 package represents an optimal balance between miniaturization and ease of manufacturing—smaller than 0201 packages but easier to handle and solder than those ultra-compact alternatives. Second, Samsung's commodity capacitors offer reliable quality at cost-effective price points, making them suitable for high-volume production runs. Third, the part's widespread availability through multiple distribution channels reduces supply chain risk for manufacturers. Fourth, this component is well-established in design libraries and reference designs, reducing engineering qualification time. The CL05B104KA5NNNC is appropriate for engineers designing consumer and industrial electronics who need dependable, space-efficient capacitance solutions without specialized performance requirements. Its prevalence in production environments means design tools, reference circuits, and supplier reliability are well-established. For applications requiring specific voltage ratings, tight tolerance control, or extreme temperature performance, engineers should verify detailed specifications against application requirements and consult alternative offerings with those characteristics.