GRM316R61E225KA12D

The GRM316R61E225KA12D is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading capacitor producers. This component belongs to the GRM series, which represents a broad family of general-purpose ceramic capacitors widely used across consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and telecommunications infrastructure. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components found in virtually every modern electronic device. They serve critical functions including power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and frequency compensation in circuits. The GRM series is designed for applications requiring reliable, cost-effective capacitance in compact form factors. The "316" designation in this part number indicates the physical package size, specifically 1206 in standard PCB footprint notation (3.2mm x 1.6mm). This size represents a common midrange package that balances component density with ease of assembly and hand-soldering capability. The 1206 package is frequently specified in industrial and commercial-grade electronics where space constraints are moderate but reliability remains important. The "E" in the part number identifies this capacitor as part of Murata's standard reliability class for general industrial and commercial use. This positioning makes it suitable for applications that don't require military-grade specifications but demand solid performance and consistent quality. Engineers typically select components from this class when designing cost-conscious products with standard environmental requirements. Murata's GRM series capacitors are manufactured using advanced multilayer ceramic technology, which allows for high capacitance values in relatively small packages. These capacitors exhibit good frequency characteristics and low equivalent series resistance (ESR), making them suitable for both DC blocking and AC applications. The ceramic dielectric material provides stable performance across typical operating temperature ranges encountered in industrial environments. This part number would be specified by design engineers when they need a dependable, standard-performance capacitor in a 1206 package for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, or AC coupling applications. Engineers often choose this exact part when existing designs already incorporate GRM series components, ensuring consistency across multiple PCB revisions and production runs. The widespread adoption of the GRM series also means strong long-term availability and supply chain stability, factors that influence component selection in industrial product design. The 1206 package size offers practical advantages for manufacturing, allowing efficient placement on standard PCB assembly equipment while remaining accessible for rework and repair when necessary. This balance of performance, package size, and industrial acceptance makes the GRM316R61E225KA12D a practical choice for reliability-conscious engineering teams.