GRM153R61A105ME95D

The GRM153R61A105ME95D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading producers of passive electronic components. This capacitor belongs to the GRM series, which represents Murata's established line of general-purpose MLCCs designed for widespread use across consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and telecommunications infrastructure. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are among the most commonly used capacitors in modern electronics due to their compact size, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The GRM153R61A105ME95D specifically uses a 1206 package format, which is one of the standard surface-mount component sizes that fits within typical PCB assembly processes and automated manufacturing workflows. This package size offers a good balance between component footprint and handling ease during production. The "R61A" designation within the part number indicates this capacitor uses a Class II dielectric material formulation. Class II MLCCs are the most widely used type in industrial and commercial applications because they provide higher volumetric efficiency compared to Class I alternatives, allowing manufacturers to achieve greater capacitance values in smaller physical spaces. This makes them ideal for applications where board space is constrained, such as mobile devices, power supplies, LED drivers, and compact industrial controllers. Engineers typically specify this part for general-purpose decoupling, bypass, and filtering applications in digital and analog circuits. Common use cases include power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and energy storage in switching power supplies. The component is particularly valuable in mixed-signal designs where multiple voltage rails need local capacitive filtering near integrated circuits. The 1206 package size makes the GRM153R61A105ME95D suitable for both prototype development and high-volume manufacturing environments. It can be placed and soldered using standard pick-and-place equipment and reflow ovens, ensuring compatibility with modern electronics manufacturing processes. The Murata manufacturing quality and established design specifications make this part a reliable choice where consistency and proven field performance are important considerations. Engineers select this specific part number when they need a general-purpose MLCC with established availability, known performance characteristics, and compatibility with standard assembly processes. The combination of the proven GRM series design, common package size, and Murata's quality reputation makes it a straightforward specification for applications that don't require specialized high-temperature, high-voltage, or precision-tolerance capacitors.