GRM21AR72E152KW01D

The GRM21AR72E152KW01D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This capacitor belongs to the GRM series, which represents Murata's standard general-purpose MLCC line designed for widespread industrial and commercial applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics, serving critical functions in power distribution, signal coupling, filtering, and noise suppression across countless circuit designs. The GRM series is specifically engineered to provide reliable performance in mainstream applications where cost-effectiveness, compact size, and consistent quality are essential requirements. The "21" designation in the part number indicates this capacitor uses a 0805 metric package (2.0mm × 1.25mm), a widely standardized surface-mount form factor that balances component density with ease of assembly and repair. This mid-sized package is popular in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and general-purpose PCB designs where space constraints exist but components must remain accessible and serviceable. Murata's GRM series capacitors employ advanced dielectric materials and construction techniques to achieve stable performance across standard operating temperature ranges. These components are designed to meet industry specifications for capacitance tolerance and voltage ratings appropriate to their respective grades, making them suitable for mainstream electronics manufacturing where consistent, predictable performance is required. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when designing circuits that require a capacitor meeting Murata's GRM series specifications in the 0805 package, with particular attention to the electrical characteristics encoded within the part number itself. The GRM line competes effectively against alternative suppliers and series due to Murata's reputation for quality control, long-term availability, and comprehensive technical support. The 0805 package size makes this component particularly attractive for high-volume assembly operations and applications where both automatic placement equipment and manual rework may be necessary. Common end-use applications for GRM series capacitors include consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive electronics, power supplies, audio equipment, and communication devices. The combination of reliable performance, proven field history, and the standardized 0805 package makes the GRM21AR72E152KW01D a practical choice for engineers seeking dependable capacitor solutions without specialized performance requirements. This part represents the kind of essential passive component that forms the foundation of stable, cost-effective electronic system design.