C1206C684K3RAC Kemet Capacitor (Capacitor Chip Non-polarised) In Stock
Kemet C1206C684K3RAC is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) in 1206 SMD package with 0.68 µF capacitance, 25 V DC rating, X7R dielectric, and 10% tolerance, designed for decoupling, bypass, and filtering in automotive and industrial electronics.
- Manufacturer
- Kemet
- Package
- Capacitor Chip Non-polarised
- Pin Count
- 2
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- C1206C684K3RAC Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Capacitor
- Price
- From $0.0260(MOQ 1)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of C1206C684K3RAC?
- 0.68 µF capacitance with X7R dielectric for stable capacitance over -55°C to +125°C temperature range
- 25 V DC voltage rating suitable for 5 V to 12 V power supply decoupling
- 10% capacitance tolerance supporting standard bypass and filtering applications
- 1206 SMD package enabling reliable automated pick-and-place assembly
What is C1206C684K3RAC used for?
The C1206C684K3RAC is widely used for power supply decoupling and high-frequency bypass filtering on digital ICs, microcontrollers, and FPGAs operating from 3.3 V to 12 V rails. Its X7R dielectric ensures capacitance stability within ±15% across -55°C to +125°C, making it suitable for automotive ECUs, industrial sensor interfaces, and communication modules requiring reliable filtering in thermally demanding environments.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the C1206C684K3RAC datasheet?
C1206C684K3RAC Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Kemet
What are equivalent replacements for C1206C684K3RAC?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the X7R dielectric of the C1206C684K3RAC behave over temperature compared to Y5V for decoupling applications?
X7R dielectric in the C1206C684K3RAC maintains capacitance within ±15% across -55°C to +125°C, while Y5V can lose over 80% of its rated 0.68 µF value at temperature extremes. For automotive and industrial decoupling where temperature ranges exceed 85°C, X7R provides predictable bypass filtering performance that Y5V cannot reliably deliver.
At what effective capacitance does the C1206C684K3RAC operate when biased at its rated 25 V DC?
MLCC capacitance decreases under DC bias, and at 25 V (the full rated voltage), the C1206C684K3RAC may exhibit 20-40% capacitance reduction from its nominal 0.68 µF, yielding roughly 0.4 µF to 0.55 µF effective capacitance. Designers should derate to 50-70% of rated voltage (12 V to 17 V) to maintain close to the full 0.68 µF value in DC bias conditions.
For which power rail voltage ranges can the C1206C684K3RAC be safely used as a bulk bypass capacitor?
With a 25 V rating, the C1206C684K3RAC is suitable for decoupling on 3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V, and 15 V supply rails when derated to 80% (20 V maximum working voltage). For 24 V industrial supply rails, a 50 V-rated 0.68 µF MLCC in the same 1206 package would be required to maintain adequate derating margin.
How many C1206C684K3RAC capacitors are typically needed per IC power pin in a high-speed digital design?
High-speed digital ICs typically require 1 to 2 bulk bypass capacitors of 0.68 µF per power pin, combined with 100 nF high-frequency decoupling capacitors in parallel. In a 4-layer PCB design for a microcontroller running at 100 MHz, one C1206C684K3RAC per VCC pin placed within 2 mm of the supply pad effectively reduces power rail ripple below 50 mV.
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