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MLCC Capacitors: Why UF Capacitors Should Be on Your Radar

Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) are at the heart of almost all modern electronic equipment. Choosing the right manufacturer means guaranteeing the reliability of your products. Here is why UF Capacitors deserves your attention.

What is an MLCC capacitor?

The MLCC (Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitor) is one of the most widely used passive components in the electronics industry. Its structure stacks ceramic layers with internal Ag or AgPd electrodes, sintered at high temperature to form a monolithic chip. The result: a compact, reliable component suited for surface mounting (SMD), with high volumetric capacitance and a long service life.

It is found in computers, phones, telecommunications equipment, precision measuring instruments, radar systems, and many military and industrial devices.

UF Capacitors in figures

Founded in1995
CertificationISO 9001
Test LabUL Recognized
QualificationMilitary

The concrete advantages of the UF CAPACITOR’s MLCC range

  • Wide choice of dielectrics — C0G/NP0 for high-frequency oscillating circuits, X7R and X5R for filtering and decoupling, Y5V and Z5U for general high-capacitance applications.
  • Complete SMD formats — from 0201 to 1812, in T&R (tape & reel), RoHS compliant.
  • High-voltage MLCCs — available up to 4 kV (e.g. 1812 package).
  • RF / microwave MLCCs (High Q) — high reliability, low ESR, high Q factor, for base stations, radars and military systems.
  • Military qualifications — MLCCs and tantalum capacitors produced with military qualifications.
  • On-site UL laboratory — in-house quality control with a UL-recognized test laboratory directly within the factory.

A serious alternative to major brands

UF Capacitors positions itself as a direct alternative to TDK, Murata, AVX, EPCOS, Vishay and Panasonic, with equivalent quality and competitive lead times. The company counts among its references leading industrial groups: GE, Philips, Jabil and Flex.

Cross-reference examples — standard CT41 range

Dielectrics: X7R · X5R · NPO · Y5V

UF Capacitors Ref.DescriptionCompetitor Ref.
0805B105K100CR1 µF 10 V X7R ±10% 0805C0805C105K8RACTU (Kemet)
0805B106K100CR10 µF 10 V X7R ±10% 08050805ZC106KAT2A (AVX)
0603B273K160CR0.027 µF 16 V X7R ±10% 0603C0603C273K4RACTU (Kemet)
1210X225M101CR2.2 µF 100 V X5R ±20% 1210HMK325BJ225MM-P (TDK)
1206N221J500CR220 pF 50 V NPO ±5% 120612065A221JAT2A (AVX)
1812B102K102CR1000 pF 4 kV X7R ±10% 1812HV1812Y102KXVATHV (Vishay)
0402X225K100CR2.2 µF 10 V X5R ±10% 0402C1005X5R1A225K050BC (TDK)
0603X474K100CR0.47 µF 10 V X5R ±10% 0603CC0201KRX5R6BB474 (Yageo)
1210X107M160CR100 µF 16 V X5R ±20% 1210CC1210MKX5R7BB107 (Yageo)
0201X105M100CR1 µF 10 V X5R ±20% 0201CM03X5R105M10AH (Murata)
0402X106M100CR10 µF 10 V X5R ±20% 04020402X106M100CT
0603B102K101CR1000 pF 100 V X7R ±10% 0603C0603C102K1RACTU (Kemet)

Cross-references — High Q range (RF / military)

ManufacturerEquivalent Series
UF CapacitorsHQ Series
Johanson0900 / 700 / 800 series
MurataGQM / GJM
Taiyo YudenUKM series
ATC100 / 251R series

Cross-references — standard CT41 range (series)

ManufacturerEquivalent Series
UF CapacitorsCT41 Series
VishayVJ0201 Series
TDKC1005 Series
MurataGRM Series
AVX0603 Series
KemetC0201 Series

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