CL31B104KCP5PNE

The CL31B104KCP5PNE is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Samsung, belonging to the CL31 series of general-purpose film capacitors. This component is designed for use in a wide range of industrial, consumer, and commercial electronic applications where stable capacitance and reliable performance are required. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics due to their compact size, cost-effectiveness, and proven reliability. The CL31 series represents Samsung's offering in the standard general-purpose segment, making these capacitors suitable for mainstream applications rather than specialized high-performance or high-reliability markets. The part number designation indicates this specific variant comes in a surface-mount package format, which is standard for modern PCB assembly processes. This capacitor would typically be specified in filtering, decoupling, and coupling applications throughout electronic circuits. Decoupling capacitors are critical in power distribution networks to suppress voltage transients and high-frequency noise near integrated circuits and other active components. Coupling applications use capacitors to block DC bias while allowing AC signals to pass between circuit stages. Engineers also employ similar capacitors in timing circuits, signal conditioning networks, and general energy storage applications where the application's demands are within the general-purpose performance envelope. The CL31 series is commonly found in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, power supplies, telecommunications equipment, and various embedded systems. These applications typically don't require the extended temperature ranges, higher voltage ratings, or specialized dielectric characteristics found in aerospace or military-grade components, making general-purpose ceramics an economical choice. An engineer might specify the CL31B104KCP5PNE over alternative capacitors when seeking a balance between cost, availability, and performance. Samsung's established manufacturing scale for this series ensures broad availability and consistent quality. The part's standard package type enables straightforward integration into existing design workflows and manufacturing processes. Additionally, the CL31 series has substantial market presence, meaning design engineers often have prior experience with these components and may already have them qualified in their standard parts libraries. For applications requiring custom specifications, extended environmental ratings, or higher performance characteristics, alternative capacitor families with different dielectric materials or package options would be considered. However, for general-purpose industrial and commercial electronics, the CL31 series represents a reliable, cost-effective solution that meets the requirements of the majority of mainstream circuit design applications.