CL10A106KP8NNNC

The CL10A106KP8NNNC is a 10uF ceramic capacitor rated at 10V with an X5R dielectric in a 0603 package. For a 3.3V power rail, the 10V rating provides a comfortable safety margin of approximately 3x. For a 5V rail, the margin is 2x, which is generally acceptable for most digital systems. However, designers should account for DC bias derating: at 5V, the effective capacitance of an X5R-dielectric part may reduce significantly. Verify actual capacitance under DC bias conditions before finalizing the design for 5V applications.

The X5R designation follows the EIA standard: X = lower temperature limit of -55°C, 5 = upper limit of +85°C, and R = capacitance change within ±15% across that range. This makes the CL10A106KP8NNNC suitable for general-purpose decoupling, bulk energy storage, and power filtering from -55°C to +85°C. X5R offers better capacitance stability than Y5V but lower stability than C0G/NP0. It is not recommended for precision timing or resonant circuits where tight capacitance tolerance is required over the full operating temperature range.

Yes. The CL10A106KP8NNNC uses the standard 0603 (1608 Metric) footprint, which is fully interchangeable with IPC-7351-compliant land patterns used across Murata (GRM188R61A106KE69), TDK (C1608X5R1A106K), and Kemet (C0603C106K8RACTU) equivalents. The ±10% tolerance (K-grade) and X5R dielectric classification are standard across the industry. Always cross-check the rated voltage (10V) and DC bias derating curves in the datasheet before substitution, as performance under bias can vary between manufacturers even with identical nominal specs.

The CL10A106KP8NNNC is fully RoHS compliant and rated for Pb-free reflow soldering. The recommended peak reflow temperature is 260°C for up to 10 seconds at the solder joint. The 0603 ceramic body is susceptible to cracking from rapid thermal shock or excessive mechanical stress during board flexure. Ensure a controlled heating and cooling ramp rate per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 for class MSL 1 components. Standard packaging is 4,000 pieces per full reel, and a minimum purchase of 50 pieces applies for prototype orders. Avoid ultrasonic cleaning processes after assembly.

LCSC lists the CL10A106KP8NNNC with a minimum order quantity of 50 pieces and standard reel packaging of 4,000 pieces. Volume pricing is: 50+ pcs at $0.0065, 500+ at $0.0051, 1,500+ at $0.0045, 4,000+ at $0.0040, 24,000+ at $0.0038, and 48,000+ at $0.0037 per piece. With over 9,287,750 units available for immediate shipment, supply continuity is not a concern for most production runs. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a Tier-1 manufacturer, making this part an excellent choice for cost-sensitive IoT and consumer electronics BOM optimization.