GRM188R71A564KA61D

The GRM188R71A564KA61D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading specialists in passive electronic components. This capacitor belongs to the GRM series, which represents a comprehensive family of general-purpose ceramic capacitors designed for widespread use across consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and telecommunications infrastructure. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics, serving critical functions including filtering, decoupling, timing, and energy storage in circuit designs. The GRM series capacitors are engineered to provide stable performance across a wide range of operating conditions, making them suitable for applications where reliability and consistent electrical behavior are essential. The "188" designation in this part number indicates the physical package size, which is a 0603 metric format (1.6mm × 0.8mm × 0.8mm). This compact footprint is one of the most widely used MLCC package sizes in the industry, offering engineers an optimal balance between space efficiency and handling convenience during manufacturing. The small form factor allows designers to achieve high component density on printed circuit boards while remaining accessible for automated assembly and manual rework when necessary. The "71" segment references the dielectric material classification. Murata's Class II ceramic dielectrics, which this part utilizes, offer higher capacitance per unit volume compared to Class I alternatives, though with somewhat greater sensitivity to applied voltage and temperature variations. This characteristic makes them ideal for applications prioritizing capacitance density over extreme stability, such as bulk decoupling in power distribution networks and general-purpose filtering circuits. The "564" specification indicates the capacitance value. Engineers typically select this part for applications requiring this specific capacitance range in a compact package where space constraints are a consideration. Industrial and engineering buyers specify this exact part number when they need a proven, reliable capacitor from Murata's established product line that fits their board layout requirements and electrical specifications. The GRM series is widely qualified across industries due to its consistent performance, broad availability, and extensive compatibility with standard manufacturing processes. Engineers appreciate MLCCs from this family for their predictable behavior in high-volume production environments and their extensive use in reference designs across multiple equipment categories. This capacitor is suitable for applications including consumer electronics, computing equipment, automotive systems, industrial control systems, and communication devices where compact size and reliable performance are required.