CL31C102GGHNNNE

The CL31C102GGHNNNE is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Samsung, designed for general-purpose applications in consumer and industrial electronics. This component belongs to the CL31 series, which represents Samsung's established line of conventional ceramic capacitors widely adopted across multiple industries. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental passive components used to store electrical charge and manage signal filtering, noise suppression, and power distribution in electronic circuits. They are found in power supplies, audio equipment, telecommunications devices, computing hardware, industrial control systems, and automotive electronics. Their small footprint, reliability, and cost-effectiveness make them among the most widely specified passive components in modern electronics manufacturing. The CL31 series is characterized by its compact surface-mount package format, which enables high-density circuit board designs. These capacitors are manufactured using Samsung's established ceramic dielectric technology and come with standard lead-free termination suitable for RoHS-compliant manufacturing processes. The series is designed to operate across a broad temperature range typical for industrial and consumer applications, making it suitable for both ambient and moderately elevated thermal environments. Engineers typically specify Samsung's CL31 series capacitors when they require reliable, proven performance in applications that don't demand specialized characteristics. This series offers good capacitance stability across operating temperature ranges and is particularly valued for its consistent electrical performance and long manufacturing track record. The combination of proven reliability, competitive cost, and availability in a wide range of capacitance values makes the CL31 attractive for large-volume manufacturing programs. The specific part number designation CL31C102GGHNNNE contains encoded information about the component's characteristics, including its capacitance value, voltage rating, dielectric material, and termination type. Engineers working on circuit designs requiring mid-range capacitance values at standard industrial voltage levels would evaluate this part against similar alternatives based on matching their exact electrical requirements, mounting constraints, and thermal operating conditions. For design engineers specifying passive components, the CL31 series represents a mature, well-documented solution with extensive qualification history across industries. When this specific part number meets the electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements of an application, its proven performance history and broad availability make it a practical choice for both prototype development and high-volume production runs.