CSM
CSM-Series capacitors are single-layer margin capacitors designed to reduce shorting risks in epoxy die-mounting and support optical recognition-based assembly.
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Product Overview
Features
- Topside electrode withdrawn from edges to increase margin
- Available in square or rectangular formats with custom dimensions
- Capacitance range from 0.01 pF to >1000 pF depending on material
- Dielectric types: Class I (C-20 to C-NR) and Class II (C-80 to C-400)
- Capacitance tolerance codes from ±0.01 pF to ±20%
- Gold or silver metallization options
- Thickness range: ≤15 mils to ≥30 mils with defined tolerances
Benefits
- Minimizes shorting during epoxy die-mounting
- Enables automated optical recognition for assembly
- Supports high power LC filter applications with increased margin sizes
- Offers flexible capacitance and tolerance options for precision tuning
- More affordable compared to its Hi-Rel counterparts
- Compatible with wire bonding and soldering processes
- Full lot traceability
Target Applications
- Epoxy-mounted GaAs IC decoupling
- Optical recognition-based assembly lines
- High power LC filter networks
- RF/microwave module integration
- Custom capacitor arrays