GRM216R71E681KA01D

The GRM216R71E681KA01D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This capacitor is part of Murata's GRM series, which represents a broad family of reliable, compact capacitors widely used across industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, and telecommunications applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this component are fundamental building blocks in modern electronic circuits. They function to store and release electrical energy, filter noise, stabilize voltage supplies, and couple or bypass signals in countless applications. The GRM series is specifically engineered for general-purpose industrial use, offering a balance of performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness that makes these capacitors the default choice for many design engineers. The part number designation indicates this capacitor uses a 1206 package size, which refers to its physical dimensions of 3.2mm × 1.6mm. This size offers practical advantages for modern circuit board layouts: it is small enough to enable compact designs and automated surface-mount assembly, yet large enough to handle reasonable power dissipation and provide straightforward handling during manufacturing. The 1206 package remains one of the most commonly specified capacitor sizes in industrial electronics, making components like this readily compatible with standard PCB assembly processes. Murata's GRM series capacitors are typically specified for applications requiring stable performance across operating conditions, good frequency response, and proven long-term reliability. These characteristics make them suitable for power supply filtering, decoupling near integrated circuits, signal coupling, EMI suppression, and timing circuit applications. Engineers frequently choose this series when designing products that must meet stringent reliability standards or operate in demanding industrial environments. The ceramic dielectric material used in these capacitors provides several practical benefits: non-polarized construction (allowing installation in either direction), stable capacitance over a wide temperature range, excellent frequency characteristics, and inherent safety features. These properties make MLCCs particularly valuable in applications where performance consistency and component robustness are critical requirements. When selecting a specific capacitor for a circuit design, engineers evaluate multiple parameters including the required capacitance value, voltage rating, tolerance, temperature stability, and physical package constraints. Murata's GRM series provides well-documented options across these parameters, allowing designers to find components that precisely match their technical requirements. The established use of GRM capacitors in countless production designs also means engineers can rely on proven performance history and broad support from component distributors and technical resources.