GRM2165C2A152JA01D

The GRM2165C2A152JA01D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This part belongs to Murata's GRM series, which represents a broad family of general-purpose ceramic capacitors designed for widespread industrial and commercial electronics applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components used in virtually every modern electronic circuit. They serve critical functions including energy storage, signal filtering, noise suppression, and voltage smoothing across power supply rails. The compact 1206 package size (a standard metric designation) makes this capacitor suitable for surface-mount assembly on printed circuit boards, enabling dense component placement and efficient manufacturing processes. The "C2A" designation in the part number indicates this capacitor operates with Class II dielectric material, which provides good capacitance density while accepting wider tolerances compared to Class I ceramics. Class II capacitors like this are ideal for general-purpose applications where some capacitance variation across temperature and voltage ranges is acceptable. This characteristic makes them cost-effective for applications that don't require the stability demanded by precision circuits or military specifications. Murata's GRM series capacitors are commonly specified in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and various computing applications. Engineers select these components for their reliability, consistent performance, compact form factor, and availability across a wide range of capacitance values. The 1206 package offers a good balance between size and handling convenience, making it popular in both prototype development and high-volume manufacturing. This part number's specific configuration makes it suitable for general-purpose decoupling, coupling, and filtering applications where standard performance characteristics and moderate operating conditions are present. The combination of Murata's manufacturing quality and the established GRM product line means engineers can confidently specify this component for applications requiring dependable capacitive performance without specialized requirements. When selecting between available capacitor options, engineers typically consider package size constraints, required capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature operating range, and cost factors. The GRM2165C2A152JA01D represents a proven, widely-used solution in the ceramic capacitor market, backed by Murata's reputation for component quality and technical support.