GRM32ER61C476KE15L

The GRM32ER61C476KE15L is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Murata, one of the world's leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This part belongs to Murata's GRM series, which represents a broad family of general-purpose ceramic capacitors widely used in consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and telecommunications applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this component serve as essential building blocks in modern electronic circuits. They function to store electrical energy, filter signals, decouple power supplies, and stabilize voltage in countless applications. The compact size and reliability of MLCCs make them the preferred choice for high-volume manufacturing where space constraints and cost efficiency are critical considerations. The GRM32ER61C476KE15L features a 1206 package size, which is a standard surface-mount format measuring 3.2mm by 1.6mm. This moderate case size strikes a balance between compact board layout requirements and handling ease during assembly. The part number designation indicates this capacitor operates at 16V rated voltage, making it suitable for low-voltage applications commonly found in consumer devices, portable electronics, and logic circuit boards. Within Murata's GRM series, capacitors like this model are designed for general industrial and commercial applications rather than specialized high-reliability military or automotive segments. They offer stable performance across typical operating temperature ranges and are produced with consistent quality suitable for mainstream manufacturing environments. The ceramic dielectric construction provides good frequency characteristics, making these parts effective across audio, RF, and digital signal processing frequencies. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when their circuit design requires a capacitor with the specific combination of 16V rating, moderate capacitance value, 1206 package footprint, and commercial-grade reliability. Compared to alternatives, this part offers cost-effectiveness for non-critical applications while maintaining Murata's reputation for consistent performance. The standardized packaging allows straightforward integration into automated assembly processes, reducing manufacturing complexity and improving yield rates. This capacitor would commonly appear in power supply filtering stages, bypass networks, coupling applications, and timing circuits. Its versatility across voltage and frequency ranges makes it a stock component in many engineering design toolkits. For applications requiring extended temperature ranges, higher voltage ratings, or specialized ceramic formulations, engineers would evaluate other members of Murata's comprehensive capacitor portfolio, but for mainstream 16V applications requiring compact 1206-format MLCCs, this part represents a proven, reliable solution.