0402B104K160NT - 100nF 16V X7R 0402 MLCC | Fenghua
MPN: 0402B104K160NT β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.009 | $0.01 |
| 10 | $0.006 | $0.06 |
| 100 | $0.004 | $0.40 |
| 500 | $0.003 | $1.50 |
| 1,000 | $0.002 | $2.00 |
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0402B104K160NT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Capacitance | 100 nF (0.1 uF) |
| Tolerance | Β±10% (K) |
| Rated Voltage (DC) | 16 V |
| Dielectric | X7R (Class 2) |
| Temperature Coefficient | Β±15% over -55C to +125C |
| Case / Package | 0402 (1005 Metric) |
| Case Dimensions | 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (SMD/SMT) |
| Terminations | 2 (Ni barrier, Sn-plated) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 125 C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55 C |
| Application | General purpose / decoupling |
| RoHS Status | ROHS compliant (per LCSC/JLCPCB listing) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (NT suffix) |
0402B104K160NT 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 0402B104K160NT (1.0 mm x 0.5 mm package). Learn about pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for exact footprint and soldering guidelines. Common applications include circuit design and PCB assembly.
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Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this component. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
0402B104K160NT is suitable for 6 applications: Microcontroller Decoupling, DC-DC Converter Input/Output Filtering, Consumer Electronics BOM Cost Optimization, IoT Sensor Node Power Integrity, Automotive-Adjacent Industrial Control Boards, LED Lighting Driver Filtering.
Microcontroller Decoupling
The 0402B104K160NT is the canonical local decoupling capacitor for MCU and logic supply pins. Its 100 nF value covers the classic bypass requirement for Arm Cortex-M, 8051, and general logic families, while the 0402 (1.0 x 0.5 mm) footprint allows placement within 2-3 mm of each VDD pin, keeping the high-frequency current loop inductance low. With a 16 V rating on a 3.3 V or 5 V rail, the part operates at only 20-30% of rated voltage, where X7R DC-bias derating is modest and effective capacitance remains close to the nominal 100 nF. Place one part per supply pin, connect via short wide traces to a solid ground plane, and pair with a bulk 10 uF per rail region for complete supply filtering.
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DC-DC Converter Input/Output Filtering
In buck and boost converters operating from 5 V or 12 V buses, the 0402B104K160NT serves as the low-ESR ceramic input and output capacitor that smooths switching ripple. The X7R dielectric provides stable capacitance across the -55C to +125C range (Β±15% variation), and its small package lets it sit directly at the converter VIN pin, minimizing the hot-loop area and associated EMI. Because ceramic ESR is in the milliohm range, it suppresses high-frequency ripple that electrolytic capacitors cannot. Note that X7R capacitance drops under DC bias, so on outputs where ripple-current heating and bias combine, verify that effective capacitance still meets the converter stability requirement, or add a second 100 nF in parallel.
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Consumer Electronics BOM Cost Optimization
For high-volume consumer products - set-top boxes, chargers, small appliances, LED drivers - the 0402B104K160NT is a cost-optimization staple: commodity pricing falls to roughly $0.002 per unit at reel quantities (as of 2026-09-14), and LCSC stocks nearly a million units with over 16 million available across related listings, eliminating supply risk in mass production. Its RoHS compliance per LCSC and JLCPCB listings simplifies regulatory paperwork for global markets. Because multiple cross-brand drop-ins (Samsung CL05B104KO5NNN8, Taiyo Yuden EMK105B7104KV-F, Walsin 0402B104K160CT) share the identical footprint, procurement can dual-source without any PCB redesign, hedging allocation risk during industry-wide MLCC shortages.
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IoT Sensor Node Power Integrity
Battery-powered IoT nodes with radios (Wi-Fi, BLE) impose fast microamp-to-milliamp load transients on the supply. The 0402B104K160NT, placed at the radio module and sensor supply pins, supplies the instantaneous charge that keeps rail droop within specification during TX bursts. Its tiny 0402 footprint fits the dense layouts typical of wearables and sensor tags, and the 16 V rating tolerates charging-circuit voltage excursions on 1-cell systems. The X7R dielectric's low ESR handles repetitive burst currents without heating. Designers should account for Class 2 aging (1-3% per decade hour) and use one 100 nF per module supply pin plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor at the battery output for complete transient coverage.
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Automotive-Adjacent Industrial Control Boards
On 12 V industrial control buses, the 0402B104K160NT provides snubber and decoupling duty with margin: the 16 V rating covers nominal 12 V rails, though designers should prefer the 50 V sibling 0402B104K500NT where transients above 16 V are possible. In PLC I/O cards and motor-control interface boards, 100 nF X7R parts filter high-frequency switching noise at connector entries and logic interfaces. The -55C to +125C operating range with Β±15% X7R temperature coefficient keeps filtering effective in uncontrolled factory cabinets. For boards targeting full AEC-Q200 qualification, verify the Fenghua automotive product family, as commodity MLCC series may not carry that certification.
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LED Lighting Driver Filtering
LED driver circuits - both linear constant-current regulators and small switching topologies - use the 0402B104K160NT for input-rail bypass and reference-pin filtering. On 5 V or 12 V lighting rails, the 16 V rating provides adequate margin, and the X7R dielectric maintains capacitance across the elevated ambient temperatures typical of enclosed luminaires (up to 125C rating). Its 0402 size suits the compact layouts of LED bulb drivers and strip controllers where board area drives cost. Designers should confirm DC-bias derating when the part sits near the full 16 V rating and consider the 50 V Fenghua variant for off-line driver front ends subject to surge. Stable reference decoupling keeps LED output current ripple low.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 0402B104K160N | 0402B104K160CT | CL05B104KO5NNN8 | EMK105B7104KV-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 Metric) | 0402 (1005 Metric) - same | 0402 (1005 Metric) - same | 0402 (1005 Metric) - same | 0402 (1005 Metric) - same |
| Brand | Fenghua (Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology) | Fenghua - same | Walsin Technology Corporation | Samsung Electro-Mechanics | Taiyo Yuden |
| Capacitance | 100 nF (0.1 uF) | 100 nF | 0.1 uF | 100 nF | 100 nF |
| Rated Voltage | 16 V | 16 V | 16 V | 16 V | 16 V |
| Dielectric | X7R | X7R | X7R | X7R | X7R |
| Tolerance | Β±10% (K) | Β±10% | Β±10% | Β±10% | Β±10% (K) |
| Temperature Range | -55C to +125C | -55C to +125C | [DATA_NEEDED] | -55C to +125C | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1, as of 2026-09-14) | $0.009 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Deepest stocking among verified equivalents (vs CL05B104KO5NNN8)
- Lowest commodity unit cost (vs EMK105B7104KV-F)
- In-family voltage-grade scalability (vs 0402B104K160CT (Walsin))
Design Notes
Place the 0402B104K160NT within 2-3 mm of each IC supply pin via short, wide traces (minimum 0.3 mm width) to a solid ground plane. Via-in-pad or dual-via termination reduces loop inductance; a single via in each pad is acceptable for general logic decoupling. Follow the Fenghua datasheet recommended 0402 land pattern (approximately 0.55 mm pad extension) to avoid tombstoning during reflow, and maintain even copper balancing on both pads for symmetric thermal profiles.
X7R capacitance is nominal at 0 V bias: expect 15-40% reduction at 50% of the 16 V rating and more near full rating, plus 1-3% per decade-hour aging. Never use the 16 V part on rails that can exceed 16 V transiently - substitute the 50 V-rated 0402B104K500NT instead. Also avoid X7R in AC-coupling or timing paths where the Β±10% tolerance, Β±15% temperature coefficient, and microphonic sensitivity corrupt accuracy; use C0G/NP0 dielectrics there.
In DC-DC converter layouts, position the 0402B104K160NT input capacitor so that the VIN-capacitor-ground loop encloses minimum area; the ceramic's milliohm ESR moves ripple current into this smallest possible loop, reducing radiated emissions. Estimated: for a 1 A, 12 V-to-3.3 V buck switching at 1 MHz, a 100 nF input capacitor in parallel with 10 uF bulk typically attenuates switching harmonics by more than 20 dB versus bulk capacitance alone. Add a 0402 ferrite bead upstream where conducted-emission limits apply.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance explicitly stated in LCSC and JLCPCB product listings. MLCC construction (ceramic/Ni/Sn) is inherently lead-free. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations not present in the retrieved data - request declarations from Fenghua for contractual needs.