CL31C102GBFNNNE

The CL31C102GBFNNNE is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Samsung, part of their established CL series family. This component is designed for general-purpose decoupling, filtering, and energy storage applications across a broad range of industrial and consumer electronics equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics. They function by storing electrical charge between conductive plates separated by dielectric ceramic material, enabling them to smooth voltage fluctuations, filter high-frequency noise, and provide localized energy storage near active semiconductor devices. The CL series represents Samsung's mainstream offering for cost-effective, reliable capacitance solutions where space efficiency and performance meet practical manufacturing economics. The part number designation indicates this is a surface-mount device configured in a compact ceramic package format, making it suitable for dense PCB layouts common in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, power supplies, automotive electronics, and computing infrastructure. Engineers select MLCCs from the CL series when they need proven reliability combined with the compact footprint that surface-mount technology provides, particularly in applications where board space is constrained. This capacitor family is typically specified in applications requiring moderate capacitance values with general-purpose voltage ratings. The ceramic dielectric material offers stable performance across normal operating temperature ranges, though like all ceramic capacitors, capacitance can vary with applied voltage and temperature. This characteristic is well-understood in the industry and accounts for why engineers select specific part numbers based on their circuit's tolerance requirements and operating environment. The CL31C102GBFNNNE would typically be encountered in power supply filtering stages, signal conditioning circuits, and decoupling applications where bulk capacitance and transient charge delivery are needed. Compared to alternative capacitor technologies such as electrolytic or film capacitors, MLCCs in this size range offer superior high-frequency performance and virtually unlimited shelf life, making them preferable for most modern circuit designs. Engineers commonly specify Samsung's CL series MLCCs when they need a balance between cost, availability, and electrical performance for their production volumes. The established compatibility of these components across manufacturing partners and the consistent electrical behavior of the CL family make them a reliable specification choice for new designs and production environments requiring long-term component supply stability. For specific electrical characteristics, operating ranges, and detailed selection criteria for this exact part number, reference materials from Samsung's technical documentation will provide precise specifications needed for circuit design and validation.