GRM155R61E104KA87D

The GRM155R61E104KA87D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This specific part is designed for general-purpose energy storage and signal coupling applications in consumer, industrial, and telecommunications equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics due to their small size, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The GRM155R61E104KA87D belongs to Murata's GRM series, which represents a family of high-volume, commercially-standard ceramic capacitors suitable for mainstream industrial and consumer applications. These components are constructed from multiple layers of ceramic dielectric material with internal metallic electrodes, allowing designers to achieve relatively high capacitance values in compact package formats. The part number itself encodes key information about the component's characteristics. The "155" designation indicates this is a 1206-size surface-mount package, a standard dimension of 3.2mm by 1.6mm. This size represents a practical balance between miniaturization and ease of assembly, making it suitable for high-density PCB layouts without requiring specialized micro-soldering equipment. The "R61" segment refers to the voltage rating and dielectric material class, while the remaining characters specify the capacitance value and tolerance. Capacitors in this family are generally suitable for applications operating at moderate voltage levels, making them appropriate for standard industrial control circuits, consumer electronics, and embedded systems. Common application areas for this component include power supply filtering, bypass circuits, decoupling networks, and signal coupling in audio and low-frequency RF applications. Engineers select Murata's GRM series for applications where reliability, temperature stability, and consistent performance across large production volumes are important considerations. The ceramic composition and multilayer construction provide stable capacitance across normal operating temperature ranges, reducing the risk of performance drift in deployed equipment. When evaluating alternatives, engineers typically consider Murata's GRM series against other mainstream MLCC manufacturers based on availability, package consistency, and performance class. Murata's strong manufacturing infrastructure and quality standards make these components a dependable choice for OEMs and contract manufacturers who require consistent supply of proven, well-characterized passive components. The GRM155R61E104KA87D specifically represents the type of standard, high-volume passive component that forms the foundation of modern electronic equipment across industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors.