100 Picofarad (100pF) Ceramic Capacitor – 5 Pieces Pack

The 100 Picofarad (100pF) Ceramic Capacitor – 5 Pieces Pack contains five high-quality non-polarized ceramic capacitors designed for high-frequency filtering, signal coupling, timing, bypassing, and oscillator applications. Each capacitor has a capacitance value of 100 picofarads (100pF), which is equivalent to 0.0001 microfarads (0.0001µF). These capacitors are widely used in electronic circuits where precise capacitance, stable performance, and reliable operation are required.

Ceramic capacitors are among the most commonly used passive electronic components due to their compact size, excellent electrical characteristics, low cost, and long service life. They are manufactured using a ceramic dielectric material sandwiched between conductive electrodes, enabling them to efficiently store and release electrical energy while maintaining stable capacitance across a wide range of operating frequencies and temperatures.

The 100pF ceramic capacitor is particularly suitable for RF circuits, oscillator circuits, communication equipment, signal filtering, frequency tuning, bypass networks, and noise suppression applications. It helps eliminate unwanted high-frequency interference, improve signal quality, and stabilize electronic circuits. Because it is non-polarized, it can be connected in either direction, making installation simple and convenient.

With a typical voltage rating of 50V DC, these capacitors are suitable for a variety of low-voltage electronic applications. Their through-hole radial lead design allows easy mounting on printed circuit boards (PCBs), breadboards, and prototype boards, making them an excellent choice for students, hobbyists, repair technicians, and professional electronics engineers.

Working Principle

A ceramic capacitor stores electrical energy between two conductive plates separated by a ceramic dielectric material.

• When voltage is applied, electrical charge accumulates on the capacitor plates.

• The capacitor rapidly charges and discharges as circuit conditions change.

• It blocks DC signals while allowing AC signals to pass in coupling applications.

• It filters unwanted high-frequency noise and electrical interference.

• It stabilizes voltage and improves the performance of sensitive electronic circuits.

Key Features

• Capacitance: 100pF (0.0001µF)

• Typical voltage rating: 50V DC

• Ceramic disc or multilayer ceramic capacitor

• Non-polarized construction

• Through-hole radial lead package

• Excellent high-frequency performance

• Stable capacitance with good temperature characteristics

• Low leakage current

• Low electrical loss

• Compact and lightweight design

• Easy installation on PCBs and breadboards

• Pack of 5 pieces

Applications

The 100pF Ceramic Capacitor is commonly used in:

• RF circuits

• High-frequency signal filters

• Oscillator circuits

• Frequency tuning circuits

• Signal coupling circuits

• Bypass and decoupling circuits

• Noise filtering

• Communication equipment

• Microcontroller circuits

• Embedded systems

• Arduino projects

• DIY electronics projects

• Educational electronics experiments

• Electronic equipment repair

• Precision electronic designs

Specifications

• Product Type: Ceramic Capacitor

• Capacitance: 100pF (0.0001µF)

• Voltage Rating: Typically 50V DC

• Capacitor Type: Ceramic Disc / Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor

• Polarity: Non-polarized

• Tolerance: Commonly ±20%

• Mounting Type: Through-hole (Radial Lead)

• Package Quantity: 5 Pieces