CL10B104KB8NN5C

# CL10B104KB8NN5C - Samsung Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor The CL10B104KB8NN5C is a multilayer ceramic capacitor manufactured by Samsung, designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling applications in electronic circuits. This component represents Samsung's CL10 series of capacitors, which are widely used across consumer electronics, industrial control systems, and telecommunications equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this one function as passive components that store electrical charge and are fundamental to modern circuit design. They serve critical roles in power supply filtering, where they reduce voltage ripple and noise; in high-frequency decoupling near integrated circuits, where they provide low-impedance paths to ground; and in signal coupling applications where AC signals must pass between stages while blocking DC components. The CL10 designation indicates this is a smaller form factor capacitor, specifically in a 1206 surface-mount package (SMD). This package size makes it ideal for space-constrained applications where board real estate is at a premium, yet the capacitor still delivers reliable performance. The 1206 package offers a good balance between physical size and thermal performance, allowing for efficient PCB layout and manufacturing through standard reflow soldering processes. Samsung's CL10 series capacitors are engineered for commercial-grade applications, providing stable performance across typical operating temperature ranges encountered in industrial and consumer environments. These capacitors use ceramic dielectric material, which offers excellent stability, low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and rapid charge/discharge capabilities compared to alternatives like electrolytic capacitors. Engineers typically specify the CL10B104KB8NN5C when they need a cost-effective, reliable capacitor with predictable electrical characteristics for non-critical filtering and decoupling roles. The specific part number encodes important selection criteria including the dielectric type, voltage rating, and capacitance value—information essential for matching the component to circuit requirements. Relative to alternatives, this part offers straightforward integration with automated assembly processes, proven long-term reliability in field deployments, and consistent availability due to Samsung's production scale. This capacitor is commonly found in switching power supplies, audio equipment, data acquisition systems, industrial automation controllers, and various consumer electronics where stable, compact energy storage is required. Its widespread adoption in these applications reflects the practical engineering balance between performance, cost, and manufacturability that Samsung's CL10 series provides.