GRM21BR61A106ME19L

The GRM21BR61A106ME19L is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This capacitor is designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications across a wide range of industrial and commercial electronics. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in modern electronic circuits. They provide stable capacitance across frequency ranges and are highly reliable in demanding environments. The GRM21 series designation indicates this is a surface-mount component in the 1206 package size (metric designation 3216), making it compatible with standard pick-and-place assembly equipment and PCB layouts used throughout the electronics manufacturing industry. Murata's BR dielectric material offers stable performance across temperature variations, making it suitable for applications where consistency and reliability are priorities. This type of capacitor is commonly employed in power supply circuits for voltage regulation and ripple filtering, in signal processing circuits for AC coupling and filtering, and in clock distribution networks where stable capacitance is essential. Industrial applications include motor drives, power conversion systems, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and medical devices. Engineers typically specify the GRM21BR61A106ME19L when they need a compact, cost-effective capacitor that delivers predictable performance without requiring large board space. The 1206 package size strikes a practical balance between miniaturization and ease of handling and repair. Murata's manufacturing consistency and long-term availability make this part attractive for products with extended lifecycles or high-volume production runs where supply chain stability matters. Compared to alternative packages or dielectric types, the GRM21BR61A106ME19L offers engineers flexibility in circuit design. Its mid-range footprint is larger than 0805 or smaller packages, allowing for higher capacitance values in a single component, yet smaller than 1210 packages, preserving valuable PCB real estate. The specific part number designation indicates a particular capacitance value and voltage rating optimized for standard industrial voltage rails and filtering applications. This component is RoHS compliant and halogen-free, meeting environmental standards required for most modern electronics applications. Its proven track record across decades of production makes it a reliable choice for both new equipment designs and legacy system updates where Murata components are already established in the bill of materials.