GRM31CR61C226KE15L

The GRM31CR61C226KE15L is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading producers of passive electronic components. This capacitor belongs to Murata's GRM series, which represents a broad family of general-purpose ceramic capacitors widely used across industrial, consumer, and automotive applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this component are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics, serving critical functions in power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and timing circuits. The GRM31CR61C226KE15L's designation indicates it is housed in a compact surface-mount package suitable for automated assembly on printed circuit boards, making it ideal for high-volume manufacturing environments where space efficiency and production speed are important considerations. The part number itself encodes key information about the component's characteristics. This particular model falls within Murata's general-purpose ceramic capacitor range, designed to balance performance, cost, and reliability for mainstream industrial and consumer applications. Capacitors in this family are frequently specified in power management circuits, audio equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, industrial control systems, and various embedded computing applications. Murata's GRM series capacitors are known for consistent quality and availability, factors that make them a preferred choice for design engineers who need reliable, readily-sourced components. These capacitors typically offer good performance across a broad temperature range and maintain stable capacitance values under typical operating conditions encountered in most electronic systems. Engineers select specific Murata MLCC part numbers based on their application's electrical requirements, mechanical constraints, and environmental conditions. The GRM31CR61C226KE15L would be chosen when its particular combination of package size, capacitance value, voltage rating, and dielectric material best matches a circuit design's needs. The surface-mount format allows for compact PCB layouts, reduced assembly costs, and improved reliability compared to older through-hole alternatives. This component's long-term availability and widespread use in industrial applications make it a practical choice for equipment designed to have extended service lives or require future repairs and refurbishment. Its integration into Murata's established GRM family means compatibility with standardized supply chains and manufacturing processes across numerous industries. Whether you're designing new industrial control systems, updating legacy equipment, or building production-volume consumer devices, capacitors like the GRM31CR61C226KE15L serve as essential, cost-effective components that support efficient, reliable circuit operation.