K183K15X7RK5TH5 vs K153M15X7RK5UH5

Part Number	K183K15X7RK5TH5	K153M15X7RK5UH5
Category	Ceramic Capacitors	Ceramic Capacitors
Manufacturer	Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components	Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components
Description	CAP CER 0.018UF 200V X7R RADIAL	CAP CER 0.015UF 200V X7R RADIAL
Package	Tape & Reel (TR)	Tape & Box (TB)
Series	Mono-Kap™ K	Mono-Kap™ K
Features	-	-
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole
Package / Case	Radial	Radial
Applications	General Purpose	General Purpose
Tolerance	±10%	±20%
Temperature Coefficient	X7R	X7R
Size / Dimension	0.157" L x 0.102" W (4.00mm x 2.60mm)	0.157" L x 0.102" W (4.00mm x 2.60mm)
Voltage - Rated	200V	200V
Lead Spacing	0.197\" (5.00mm)	0.197\" (5.00mm)
Thickness (Max)	-	-
Ratings	-	-
Height - Seated (Max)	0.260\" (6.60mm)	0.260\" (6.60mm)
Capacitance	0.018 µF	0.015 µF
Lead Style	Formed Leads	Formed Leads
Failure Rate	-	-

1. Why are ceramic capacitors better?

Small size: suitable for high-density circuit board design.
Good temperature resistance: can work over a wide temperature range.
High reliability: no electrolyte, so it is not easy to age.
Good frequency response: suitable for high-frequency applications.
Low ESR: low equivalent series resistance, which helps to improve efficiency.
2. Do ceramic capacitors deteriorate over time?

While ceramic capacitors are relatively stable, their capacitance value may decrease slightly over time, especially under extreme environmental conditions. However, this change is usually small and will not significantly affect most applications.
3. Do ceramic capacitors have a shelf life?

Ceramic capacitors themselves do not have a strict shelf life, but after long-term storage, testing is recommended to confirm their performance.
4. Can ceramic capacitors be used for audio?

Ceramic capacitors can be used in audio circuits, but care needs to be taken to select the right type to avoid introducing unnecessary noise or distortion.