GRM21BR61A225KA01L

The GRM21BR61A225KA01L 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 use in a wide range of industrial, consumer, and automotive electronics applications where reliable energy storage and signal filtering are required. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics due to their compact size, high volumetric efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The GRM21BR61A225KA01L belongs to Murata's GRM series, which represents a mature, well-established family of general-purpose MLCCs suitable for mainstream applications across power supply circuits, decoupling networks, filtering stages, and signal coupling applications. This particular part is housed in a 1206 package format, a standard surface-mount footprint measuring 3.2mm by 1.6mm. The 1206 package strikes a practical balance between component density and ease of manufacturing, making it a popular choice for both prototype development and high-volume production environments. This package size allows engineers to achieve reasonable capacitance values while maintaining compatibility with standard PCB assembly equipment and hand-soldering repair procedures when necessary. The BR designation in the part number indicates this capacitor uses a standard X7R dielectric material. X7R ceramics provide stable capacitance performance across a wide operating temperature range, with predictable behavior that makes them suitable for applications requiring reliable filtering and energy storage where temperature fluctuations are a concern. This makes the part particularly valuable in industrial control systems, power distribution modules, and consumer electronics exposed to varying environmental conditions. Engineers typically specify the GRM21BR61A225KA01L when they need a dependable, cost-effective capacitor for decoupling integrated circuits, filtering power supply ripple, or blocking DC bias in signal paths. The 1206 package size offers sufficient capacitance for mainstream voltage ratings while remaining small enough for modern PCB designs. Murata's quality reputation and the GRM series' proven field reliability make this part an attractive choice for designers seeking to minimize component obsolescence risk and maintain consistent sourcing over product lifecycles. The part's widespread availability through multiple distribution channels and its compatibility with standard manufacturing processes contribute to its appeal for both small engineering teams and large-scale production runs.