50V Monolithic Ceramic Capacitors — Assorted Kit 10pF to 10μF

Monolithic multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) in a comprehensive assorted kit covering 10pF to 10μF at 50V rating. Radial through-hole package with 2.54mm (0.1") lead pitch — breadboard and PCB compatible. Each value comes in a 10-piece pack, ideal for stocking a component drawer or prototyping bench.

Available Values & Markings

Capacitance	Marking	Typical Use
10pF	100	Crystal oscillator load, RF tuning
22pF	220	Crystal load (Arduino 16MHz)
47pF	470	RF filter, antenna matching
100pF	101	High-frequency bypass
220pF	221	RC filter, snubber
470pF	471	Timer circuit, RC filter
1nF (1000pF)	102	NE555 timing, bypass
10nF	103	Decoupling, RC filter
100nF (0.1μF)	104	Standard bypass/decoupling
1μF	105	Power supply bypass
10μF	106	Bulk decoupling

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value
Type	Monolithic Multilayer Ceramic (MLCC)
Voltage Rating	50V
Lead Pitch	2.54mm (0.1")
Dielectric	X7R / Y5V (value dependent)
Tolerance	±20% (Y5V) / ±10% (X7R)
Operating Temperature	-25°C to +85°C
Quantity	10 PCS per value

Why Choose Monolithic Ceramic Capacitors?

✅ Non-polarized — no orientation required, unlike electrolytic capacitors
✅ Low ESR — excellent high-frequency bypass performance
✅ 50V rating — suitable for 5V, 12V, 24V, and 36V circuits with margin
✅ Breadboard compatible — 2.54mm pitch fits standard breadboard holes
✅ Assorted kit — covers all common values from pF to μF range

Compatible With / Works With

Arduino UNO/Nano crystal oscillator load capacitors (22pF)
NE555 timer timing capacitor (1nF–100nF)
LM7805 / AMS1117 output bypass (100nF + 10μF)
Op-amp decoupling (100nF per supply pin)
SPI/I²C bus line filtering (100pF–470pF)

Typical Applications

Power Supply Decoupling — 100nF ceramic + 10μF electrolytic at every IC Vcc pin
Crystal Oscillator — 22pF load capacitors for 16MHz Arduino crystal
RC Filter — low-pass filter for ADC input noise reduction
NE555 Timing — CT capacitor for astable/monostable frequency setting
Snubber Circuit — RC snubber across relay contacts (100nF + 100Ω)

FAQ

Q: How do I read the capacitor marking?
A: Three-digit code: first two digits are significant figures, third is the multiplier (number of zeros) in pF. Example: 104 = 10 × 10⁴ pF = 100,000pF = 100nF = 0.1μF.

Q: What is the difference between X7R and Y5V dielectric?
A: X7R has stable capacitance over temperature (±15% from -55°C to +125°C), preferred for timing and filter circuits. Y5V has higher capacitance density but varies widely with temperature and voltage — suitable for bypass only.

Q: Can ceramic capacitors replace electrolytic capacitors?
A: For values up to 1μF, yes in most bypass applications. For bulk storage (>10μF), electrolytic or tantalum capacitors are more cost-effective. Ceramic capacitors are preferred for high-frequency bypass due to lower ESR.