CL32B475KBJ4PNF

The CL32B475KBJ4PNF is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Samsung, designed for general-purpose energy storage and filtering applications in electronic circuits. This component belongs to the popular CL32B series, which represents a mainstream offering for industrial and commercial electronics requiring reliable capacitive performance at reasonable cost and size. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics, used to filter power supplies, decouple integrated circuits, couple audio signals, and stabilize voltage rails across countless applications. The CL32B series is widely specified in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and medical devices where standard-grade performance and compact form factors are valued. The "32" designation in the part number indicates this capacitor uses a 1206 package size (3.2mm × 2.5mm), which represents a standard surface-mount footprint. This mid-sized package strikes a practical balance between component density and handling ease during manufacturing. The 1206 package is exceptionally common across PCB assembly lines, ensuring compatibility with standard production equipment and reducing procurement complexity for manufacturers. Samsung's CL32B series capacitors employ X7R dielectric material, a ceramic formulation known for stable performance across a wide temperature range and minimal capacitance variation with applied voltage. This makes the series suitable for applications where predictable behavior under varying conditions is important, rather than applications requiring maximum volumetric efficiency. The X7R classification indicates these capacitors maintain their rated capacitance within defined tolerances across their operating temperature range, making them appropriate for industrial environments where temperature stability matters. Engineers typically specify Samsung CL32B capacitors when they need a dependable, cost-effective solution from a trusted manufacturer without requiring specialized performance characteristics like ultra-high voltage rating, extreme temperature operation, or exceptionally tight tolerances. The series' broad availability and proven reliability in fielded products make it a practical default choice for general filtering and coupling roles where alternatives like film capacitors or tantalum capacitors are not specifically required. The part number's "475" segment indicates the capacitance value in picofarad notation, while additional characters denote the voltage rating, tolerance, and packaging specifications. As a Samsung component distributed through established channels, this part benefits from the manufacturer's quality control standards and long-term production commitment, reducing obsolescence risk for designs with extended product lifecycles.