CL10B104KB8SFNC

The CL10B104KB8SFNC is a multilayer ceramic chip capacitor manufactured by Samsung, designed for general-purpose applications across consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and telecommunications devices. This component belongs to Samsung's established CL series of ceramic capacitors, which are widely recognized for reliability and consistent performance in mainstream electronic assemblies. This capacitor uses a 1206 surface-mount package (metric designation 3216), making it suitable for automated assembly on printed circuit boards. The 1206 package represents a standard footprint in modern electronics manufacturing, offering a practical balance between component density and handling characteristics during pick-and-place assembly. The relatively compact size allows for efficient PCB layout while maintaining adequate lead spacing for manufacturing and rework processes. Ceramic chip capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components used for energy storage, signal coupling, power supply filtering, and noise decoupling across a broad range of electronic circuits. In industrial applications, they commonly appear in power management circuits, signal processing modules, and control electronics. In consumer applications, they support audio circuits, switching power supplies, and general-purpose filtering requirements. The "K" designation in this part number indicates a capacitance tolerance class suitable for non-critical applications where precise value matching is not essential. This tolerance class makes the component appropriate for circuits where capacitance variation within standard ranges does not affect overall system performance, reducing cost compared to tighter tolerance alternatives. Samsung's CL series capacitors are manufactured using multilayer ceramic technology with X7R or similar dielectric materials, providing stable performance across typical operating temperature ranges. This dielectric class offers reasonable capacitance stability relative to temperature changes, making these capacitors suitable for applications that do not require specialized low-temperature or high-temperature performance. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when designing cost-sensitive applications requiring a standard ceramic capacitor in the 1206 package with mid-range capacitance values. Its widespread availability, proven manufacturing track record, and compatibility with standard assembly processes make it a practical choice for volume production. The part is particularly common in legacy designs and established product lines where supplier familiarity and consistent sourcing are important factors. For applications requiring specialized performance characteristics—such as extremely tight tolerance, extreme temperature operation, or very high or low capacitance values—alternative capacitor types or higher-specification variants within Samsung's product range may be more appropriate.