Q1: What are the main features of the GRM31CR61H106KA12L?
A: The GRM31CR61H106KA12L is a surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from Murata Electronics. It provides 10 µF capacitance with ±10% tolerance and a 50 V rated voltage. It uses an X5R dielectric and comes in a 1206 (3216 metric) package. Its compact size and ceramic construction make it suitable for circuits requiring reliable capacitance, filtering, and decoupling performance.
Q2: What is the GRM31CR61H106KA12L used for?
A: This capacitor is commonly used for power-supply filtering, decoupling, noise suppression, voltage stabilization, and transient energy buffering. The 10 µF capacitance is useful for smoothing power rails and reducing unwanted voltage fluctuations. It can be applied in power-management circuits, industrial equipment, communications systems, automotive-related electronics, and other electronic products. When using an X5R capacitor, designers should also consider effective capacitance changes caused by DC bias and temperature.
Q3: Does the GRM31CR61H106KA12L have any alternative manufacturer and part number, such as?
A: Yes. Equivalent alternatives can be considered from manufacturers such as TDK, YAGEO, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics. Examples include TDK C3216X5R1H106K160AB, YAGEO CC1206KKX5R9BB106, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics CL31A106KBHNNNE. These parts have comparable basic specifications, but they should not automatically be considered drop-in replacements. Capacitance under DC bias, package dimensions, thickness, temperature characteristics, reliability requirements, and PCB compatibility should be checked before substitution.
Q4: Is technical support available for the GRM31CR61H106KA12L?
A: Technical information for the GRM31CR61H106KA12L can include specifications, electrical characteristics, package dimensions, application information, and datasheet documentation. However, this specific part number may have limited availability because it is an older or discontinued product. For existing designs, available inventory can be evaluated, while new designs should consider a current Murata equivalent or another qualified replacement.
