GRM32ER61E226KE15K

The GRM32ER61E226KE15K 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 is widely recognized in industrial and consumer electronics applications for reliable performance and consistent quality. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model serve as fundamental building blocks in modern electronic circuits, providing energy storage, filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling functions across a broad range of applications. The component's designation indicates it belongs to the commercial-grade performance segment, making it suitable for standard industrial applications, consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and automotive subsystems where cost-effectiveness and proven reliability are priorities. The GRM32 package designation refers to a 1206 surface-mount form factor (3.2mm × 2.5mm), which is one of the most widely adopted package sizes in the industry. This size offers a practical balance between component density and ease of assembly, compatible with standard pick-and-place manufacturing equipment and reflow soldering processes used in high-volume production environments. The compact footprint makes it ideal for space-constrained PCB designs while remaining large enough to handle reasonable current and voltage specifications. Murata's GRM series capacitors in the ER dielectric formulation are engineered for applications requiring stable capacitance across operating temperature ranges typical of industrial and commercial equipment. These parts are designed to withstand standard manufacturing processes including lead-free reflow soldering, meeting modern environmental compliance standards required in most global markets. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when their circuit design calls for a capacitor with the specific electrical characteristics encoded in the part number, combined with the proven reliability track record of Murata's manufacturing. The GRM series benefits from decades of proven field performance, extensive design documentation, and widespread availability through distribution channels, reducing supply chain risk for production programs. Common applications include power supply filtering, high-frequency decoupling near digital logic circuits, impedance matching in signal paths, and general-purpose energy storage in consumer and industrial electronics. The predictable performance characteristics of Murata MLLCs make them preferred for applications where circuit behavior must remain stable across temperature and frequency ranges, and where long-term reliability is non-negotiable. When evaluating alternatives, engineers consider the specific electrical parameters required by their circuit, package compatibility with their PCB layout, temperature operating range demands, and the cost structure of their production volume. This part number represents a specific combination of these characteristics within Murata's extensive MLCC portfolio.