GRM0336T1E3R8CD01D

The GRM0336T1E3R8CD01D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This surface-mount capacitor is designed for use in a wide range of industrial, consumer, and telecommunications applications where reliable energy storage and signal filtering are required. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components used in virtually every modern electronic circuit. They function to store electrical energy, filter AC signals, block DC current, stabilize voltage supplies, and couple or decouple signals between circuit stages. The GRM0336 series represents Murata's compact, high-performance line of ceramic capacitors optimized for space-constrained applications where miniaturization is critical. The part number designation reveals key information about this component. The GRM prefix identifies it as a general-purpose Murata MLCC. The 0336 indicates the physical package size, which is extremely small—measuring just 0.6 mm × 0.3 mm—making it suitable for densely populated circuit boards and modern mobile devices, IoT equipment, and portable electronics. Despite its diminutive size, this package delivers impressive capacitance values and performance characteristics typical of Murata's X7R dielectric-series capacitors, which maintain stable capacitance across a broad temperature range and are ideal for general-purpose applications. The E designation in the part number indicates the voltage rating falls within a standard range common for low-voltage applications, typically found in logic circuits, microcontroller circuits, and signal conditioning modules. The 3R8 element suggests the capacitance value in the 3.8 picofarad range, suitable for high-frequency filtering, impedance matching, and RF applications. Engineers specify the GRM0336T1E3R8CD01D over alternatives for several reasons. Murata's reputation for consistency and reliability means tighter tolerances and more predictable performance across production batches. The 0336 package size is exceptionally small, enabling designs that would be impossible with larger capacitor packages. The X7R dielectric material provides superior temperature stability compared to Y5V or Z5U materials, making this part suitable for applications requiring stable performance across industrial temperature ranges. Additionally, Murata's extensive qualification testing and use in automotive, medical, and high-reliability applications make this component suitable for demanding environments where component failure is not an option. This capacitor is commonly found in power supply circuits, decoupling networks around high-speed digital logic, RF tuning networks, and signal processing stages where compact size and reliable performance are equally important.