CL10B102KC85PNC

The CL10B102KC85PNC is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Samsung, representing a standard component widely used across industrial electronics, consumer devices, and embedded systems. This capacitor belongs to Samsung's general-purpose ceramic capacitor line, designed to provide reliable performance in filtering, coupling, and decoupling applications where compact size and cost-effectiveness are important considerations. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in modern circuit design. They function by storing electrical charge across multiple ceramic layers, enabling them to provide stable capacitance in a small physical footprint. The CL10B series designation indicates this is a 1008 metric package size (10mm x 8mm in imperial measurement approximately), making it suitable for space-constrained applications while remaining easy to handle in manufacturing environments. The part number structure reveals several key characteristics. The "B" designation typically indicates this capacitor operates at standard voltage ratings common in industrial and commercial applications. The "102K" indicates a capacitance value that places it in the range commonly used for decoupling power supplies, filtering noise on signal lines, and smoothing voltage transitions in digital circuits. The "C85" suffix suggests a temperature coefficient profile appropriate for applications where moderate temperature stability is required without the added cost of specialty materials. Engineers commonly specify Samsung ceramic capacitors in this category for several practical reasons. Samsung MLCCs are manufactured to consistent quality standards suitable for industrial deployment, with established supply chains and long product lifecycles that support both prototype development and high-volume production. The 1008 package size offers a practical balance between miniaturization and ease of assembly, particularly important in modern PCB designs where space is limited but component density cannot compromise manufacturing yield. These capacitors typically appear in power management circuits, DC-DC converter input and output filtering, microcontroller decoupling networks, and analog signal conditioning stages. Industries including telecommunications, industrial automation, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and IoT devices routinely incorporate parts from this family due to their reliable performance in mainstream operating conditions. Specifications such as voltage rating, exact capacitance tolerance, and temperature operating range are critical factors when selecting a specific MLCC. For precise electrical parameters and performance curves relevant to your application, consulting Samsung's technical documentation for this specific part number is recommended to ensure it meets your circuit requirements, especially regarding voltage derating curves and temperature characteristics.