C0603X202J4JAC7867 vs C0603X242J4JAC7867

Part Number	C0603X202J4JAC7867	C0603X242J4JAC7867
Category	Ceramic Capacitors	Ceramic Capacitors
Manufacturer	KEMET	KEMET
Description	CAP CER 2000PF 16V U2J 0603	CAP CER 2400PF 16V U2J 0603
Package	Tape & Reel (TR)	Tape & Reel (TR)
Series	SMD Comm U2J Flex	SMD Comm U2J Flex
Features	Low ESL, Soft Termination, Low Dissipation Factor	Low ESL, Soft Termination, Low Dissipation Factor
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Mounting Type	Surface Mount, MLCC	Surface Mount, MLCC
Package / Case	0603 (1608 Metric)	0603 (1608 Metric)
Applications	Boardflex Sensitive	Boardflex Sensitive
Tolerance	±5%	±5%
Temperature Coefficient	U2J	U2J
Size / Dimension	0.063" L x 0.031" W (1.60mm x 0.80mm)	0.063" L x 0.031" W (1.60mm x 0.80mm)
Voltage - Rated	16V	16V
Lead Spacing	-	-
Thickness (Max)	0.034\" (0.87mm)	0.034\" (0.87mm)
Ratings	-	-
Height - Seated (Max)	-	-
Capacitance	2000 pF	2400 pF
Lead Style	-	-
Failure Rate	-	-

1. What is the difference between ceramic capacitors and electrolytic capacitors?

Polarity: Ceramic capacitors are non-polar, while electrolytic capacitors are polar.
Capacity range: Electrolytic capacitors generally offer larger capacitance values.
Stability: Ceramic capacitors are more stable, especially when the temperature changes.
Lifespan: Ceramic capacitors have a longer lifespan because there is no liquid electrolyte to dry out.
2. Can ceramic capacitors hold a charge?

Ceramic capacitors can store charge, but they have a higher leakage current than electrolytic capacitors, so they are less able to hold a charge.
3. Should ceramic capacitors have continuity?

A properly functioning ceramic capacitor should show a certain capacitance value between its pins, not completely on or off.
4. Why are mica capacitors so expensive?

Mica capacitors are expensive because of their excellent electrical properties (such as very low dissipation factor and stable temperature coefficient) and their high production costs.