GRM2165C1H182JA01D

# GRM2165C1H182JA01D Capacitor - Murata The GRM2165C1H182JA01D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This part belongs to the GRM series, which represents Murata's high-reliability ceramic capacitor line designed for demanding industrial and commercial applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components found in virtually every modern electronic device. They store electrical charge and are used for filtering, decoupling, coupling, and energy storage functions across power supplies, signal processing circuits, and RF applications. The MLCC construction method—stacking multiple ceramic dielectric layers with internal electrodes—allows manufacturers to achieve high capacitance values in compact form factors. The GRM2165C1H182JA01D uses a 1206 package size (3216 metric), which is a surface-mount component measuring approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm. This size offers a practical balance between capacitance density and ease of handling in modern manufacturing environments. The 1206 package is widely supported by pick-and-place equipment and remains one of the most common capacitor footprints in industrial electronics design. Based on its part number designation, this capacitor is configured for general-purpose industrial use with characteristics suitable for mainstream applications requiring stable performance across standard operating temperature ranges. Murata's GRM series emphasizes reliability and consistent performance in automotive, telecommunications, industrial control, and consumer electronics sectors where component failure can be costly. Engineers typically specify this particular part number when designing circuits that require a reliable, standard-performance capacitor in the 1206 package without specialized high-frequency, high-temperature, or high-voltage requirements. The Murata brand designation provides confidence in manufacturing consistency, traceability, and availability through established supply chains. For applications where specific electrical parameters are critical—such as exact capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature coefficient, or frequency response—the standardized part numbering system allows precise component selection and ensures designs can be reproduced across multiple manufacturing runs without unexpected variation. The GRM2165C1H182JA01D represents the type of foundational passive component that enables reliable operation of industrial control systems, test equipment, power management modules, and embedded electronics where consistent performance and proven reliability are essential requirements.