ATC 550S SerieS ubC
TM CAPACiTOrS
ATC 550S Series UBCTM
Ultra-Broadband Capacitor
Features:
• EIA 0603 Case Size
• Capacitance: 100 nF
• Operating Frequency:
16 KHz (-3 dB roll-off) to 40+ GHz*
• Insertion Loss: < 1 dB typical
• Orientation Insensitive
• One Piece Construction
• Voltage Rating: 50 WVDC
• RoHS Compliant Terminations
ATC’s new 550S Ultra-Broadband Capacitor is manufac-
tured with highest quality materials to provide reliable
and repeatable Ultra-Broadband performance from 16
KHz through 40+ GHz. It exhibits low insertion loss, flat
frequency response and excellent return loss, and is ideal
for D.C. Blocking, Coupling, Bypassing and Feedback ap-
plications requiring Ultra-Broadband performance.
The 550S is a one-piece orientation-insensitive 0603 SMT
package, fully compatible with high speed automated
pick-and-place manufacturing. It is designed to meet
the most stringent requirements of Ultra-Broadband
applications.
Advantages:
• Ultra-Broadband
Performance
• Low Insertion Loss
• Flat Frequency Response
• Excellent Return Loss
• Unit-to-Unit Performance
Repeatability
• Rugged
Ceramic Construction
* 25 °C, no bias applied
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Frequency (GHz)
(Typical)
Magnitude (dB)
ATC 550S Series Insertion Loss (S21) ATC 550S Series Return Loss (S11)
ATC 550S Data Sheet Test Condition Description
ATC testing to 40 GHz performed on 13.3-mil-thick Rogers RO4350 microstrip board, with the device under test subtending a 36 mil gap in a 30-mil-wide center
trace (nominal 50-ohm characteristic impedance).
ATC # 001-1128
Rev. C; 5/14
Applications:
• Optoelectronics/
High Speed Data
• Transimpedance
amplifiers
• ROSA/TOSA†
• SONET††
• Broadband Test
Equipment
• Broadband Microwave/
millimeter-wave
† Receive and Transmit Optical
Sub-Assembly
†† Synchronous Optical Network
Frequency (GHz)
Magnitude (dB)
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
(Typical)
ATC 550S SerieS ubCTM CAPACiTOrS
Electrical Specifications:
• Capacitance: 100 nF
• Rated Voltage:
50 WVDC
• Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV):
250% of rated WVDC for 5 secs.
• Operating Temperature Range:
-55°C to +125°C
• Temperature Coefficient of Capacitance (TCC):
±15% (-55°C to +125°C)
• Insulation Resistance:
1010 Ω min. @ +25°C @ rated WVDC
109 Ω min. @ +125°C @ rated WVDC
W
L
T
G
Mechanical Dimensions
For additional information and catalogs contact your ATC
representative or call direct at (+1-631) 622-4700.
Consult factory for additional performance data.
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“ATC” prefix. Both methods of defining the part number are equivalent,
i.e., part numbers referenced with the “ATC” prefix are interchangeable
to parts referenced without the “ATC” prefix. Customers are free to use
either in specifying or procuring parts from American Technical Ceramics.
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© 2009 American Technical Ceramics Corp. All Rights Reserved. ATC # 001-1128 Rev. C; 5/14
The above part number refers to a 550 Series (case size S) 100 nF capacitor,
M tolerance (±20%), with T termination (Tin Plated over Nickel Barrier), tape and reel packaging.
ATC PART NUMBER CODE
ATC 550 S 104 M T T
Series
Case Size: (0603) Tape and Reel (standard)*
Capacitance Code: Termination Code
First 2 significant digits for capacitance T = Tin Plated over Nickel Barrier
R=Decimal Point (Standard)
Capacitance Tolerance
M = 20%
*500, 1000, 4000 pieces on 7” reel
L = Length 0.062’’ +0.002’’ -0.006’’ (1.57mm +0.051mm -0.152mm)
W = Width 0.032’’ +0.006’’ -0.002’’ (0.81mm +0.152mm -0.051mm)
T = Thickness 0.035’’ +0.003’’ -0.005’’ (0.89mm +0.076mm -0.127mm)
G = Gap 0.007’’ ±0.002 (0.178mm ±0.051)
