General Purpose MLCC for High-Density PCB Design – TS18 Multilayer SMD Ceramic Capacitors

TL;DR: The TS18 MLCC series provides a wide capacitance and voltage range with stable performance for decoupling, bypass, and filtering in high-density surface-mount PCB designs.

What Is an MLCC?

A multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) is a compact surface-mount capacitor used for decoupling, noise suppression, and high-frequency filtering in modern electronic circuits. Its low ESL and low ESR make it suitable for high-speed digital and RF applications.

TS18 MLCC Series Overview

The TS18 multilayer SMD ceramic capacitor offers a broad capacitance range from sub-pF to ?F levels and voltage ratings up to high-voltage options, supporting a wide range of PCB design requirements.

Key Electrical Characteristics

  • Wide capacitance range for general-purpose use
  • Multiple voltage ratings for power and signal circuits
  • Low ESR and low ESL for high-frequency decoupling
  • Compact SMD package for automated SMT assembly
  • Stable performance across temperature and frequency

Typical Applications

  • IC decoupling and bypass
  • High-speed digital circuits
  • RF modules and communication devices
  • Power supply noise filtering
  • Consumer and industrial electronics

MLCC vs Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Parameter MLCC Aluminum Electrolytic
High-Frequency Performance Excellent Limited
Capacitance per Unit Lower Higher
ESR Very low Higher
Application Decoupling & RF Bulk filtering

Selection Considerations for PCB Layout

When selecting an MLCC for decoupling and high-frequency filtering, engineers should evaluate dielectric type, voltage derating, DC bias characteristics, package size, and placement near IC power pins.

Download TS18 MLCC Datasheet

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TS18 MLCC Datasheet

Product Overview Video

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MLCC Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor Introduction

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