GRM21BR61E106KA73K

The GRM21BR61E106KA73K is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This capacitor is housed in a 1206 surface-mount package, making it suitable for modern printed circuit board assembly processes used in industrial, consumer, and telecommunications equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental building blocks in electronic circuits, providing energy storage, signal coupling, decoupling, and filtering functions. The 1206 package size offers a practical balance between compact dimensions and ease of handling during manufacturing, making it a popular choice across a wide range of applications where space is moderately constrained but production efficiency remains important. Murata's GRM21BR series represents a standard-performance ceramic capacitor line designed for general-purpose industrial and commercial applications. Components in this family are commonly specified in power supply circuits, audio equipment, RF applications, automotive electronics, industrial control systems, and consumer devices. The X7R dielectric material used in this series provides relatively stable capacitance across temperature ranges, making these capacitors reliable choices for applications where temperature stability is a concern but extreme performance is not required. Engineers typically specify this particular part number when designing circuits that require a ceramic capacitor with the electrical characteristics encoded in the part designation. The selection of a specific Murata part versus alternatives from other manufacturers often depends on factors such as proven supply chain reliability, performance consistency, compatibility with existing design standards, and established qualification records within particular industries. The 1206 package format is widely recognized across the electronics industry, which means design tools, manufacturing processes, and assembly equipment are optimized for this size. This standardization reduces production risks and allows engineers to source functionally equivalent alternatives relatively easily should supply issues arise, though Murata's components are generally preferred when performance consistency and long-term availability are priorities. For applications requiring additional filtering, high-frequency decoupling, or analog signal conditioning, this capacitor can be combined with inductors, resistors, and other passive components to create filters and matching networks. Its ceramic construction provides excellent high-frequency characteristics compared to electrolytic alternatives, making it suitable for modern digital and RF circuit designs. Designers should consult Murata's technical documentation to verify this component meets specific circuit requirements including voltage rating, exact capacitance value, tolerance, and temperature coefficient specifications before finalizing their designs.