CL10A106KP8NNNC - 10uF 10V X5R 0603 MLCC | Samsung
MPN: CL10A106KP8NNNC β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 10 | $0.025 | $0.25 |
| 100 | $0.018 | $1.80 |
| 500 | $0.012 | $6.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.009 | $9.00 |
CL10A106KP8NNNC Overview
An MLCC is a passive component built from alternating layers of ceramic dielectric and metal electrodes, terminated at opposite ends for surface mounting. Within the passive component hierarchy (capacitor -> ceramic capacitor -> multilayer ceramic capacitor -> SMD passives), MLCCs are the workhorse decoupling and filtering elements of modern electronics, valued for small size, low ESR, and high reliability compared with tantalum or aluminum electrolytic alternatives.
Key features of this part include 10 uF of capacitance in a compact 1.6 x 0.8 mm footprint, X5R temperature characteristic (-55C to +85C with up to +/-15% capacitance change), a 10 V rated voltage, and K-code +/-10% tolerance. Nickel-barrier and tin-plated terminations ensure compatibility with reflow soldering and support RoHS-compliant lead-free assembly.
Technically, the X5R Class II dielectric provides high volumetric efficiency - achieving 10 uF in 0603 was a benchmark when this part was introduced. Engineers must account for DC bias derating and aging: effective capacitance under bias can fall substantially from the nominal 10 uF, and Class II dielectrics age over time, so designs should verify bias curves in the Samsung datasheet.
Typical applications include power-rail decoupling for FPGAs and microcontrollers, point-of-load DC-DC converter output filtering, control-plane support networks, storage and networking modules, and compact high-speed embedded hardware where board area is at a premium.
A key design consideration: X5R capacitance drops with applied DC voltage and temperature. If a rail needs guaranteed minimum capacitance at 85C under bias, verify the effective capacitance rather than nominal, or select a larger case size or higher voltage rating.
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CL10A106KP8NNNC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Capacitance | 10 uF |
| Tolerance | +/-10% (K) |
| Rated Voltage (DC) | 10 V |
| Dielectric | X5R (Class II) |
| Temperature Range | -55C to +85C |
| Temperature Characteristic | X5R: +/-15% over -55C to +85C |
| Package / Case | 0603 (1608 Metric) |
| Dimensions | 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (MLCC, SMD/SMT) |
| Terminations | Nickel barrier, tin (Sn) plated |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Operating Category | General-purpose decoupling / filtering |
CL10A106KP8NNNC 0603 (1608 metric) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for CL10A106KP8NNNC (0603 (1608 metric) package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for CL10A106KP8NNNC.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
CL10A106KP8NNNC is suitable for 6 applications: Power-Rail Decoupling for FPGAs and MCUs, Point-of-Load DC-DC Output Filtering, Storage and Networking Modules, Compact High-Speed Embedded Hardware, Industrial Control-Plane Support Networks, Consumer and IoT Edge Devices.
Power-Rail Decoupling for FPGAs and MCUs
The CL10A106KP8NNNC fits FPGA and microcontroller power-rail decoupling because it supplies 10 uF of bulk-plus-local charge storage in a 1.6 x 0.8 mm footprint directly beside dense ballout devices. Its low ESR ceramic construction handles the fast transient currents of core and I/O banks without adding the inductance of larger electrolytics. In practice, one or two of these MLCCs are placed at each supply pin group with short vias to the plane; the design trade-off is X5R DC-bias derating, so effective capacitance near full load should be verified from the Samsung bias curves before relying on the nominal 10 uF value.
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Point-of-Load DC-DC Output Filtering
The CL10A106KP8NNNC suits point-of-load output filtering on buck converters because its 10 uF X5R capacitance and low ESR reduce output ripple while occupying minimal board area after the inductor. Placed between the converter output and the load with a small bulk reserve, it smooths switching ripple and supports load-step transients; unlike tantalum, it carries no polarity and survives reverse installation during assembly. Engineers should confirm the converter's stability compensation supports ceramic output capacitance, since the very low ESR can shift the compensation pole compared with electrolytic designs.
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Storage and Networking Modules
Storage controllers, SSDs, and networking line cards use the CL10A106KP8NNNC for control-plane rail support, where its 10 uF at 10 V rating covers 5 V and lower secondary rails with safe margin. The 0603 case allows high component density around memory controllers and PHY devices, and the +/-10% K tolerance keeps decoupling budgets predictable across production lots. Designers should place these capacitors at each supply pin cluster and remember that X5R ages roughly a few percent per decade-hour; conservative sizing at design time absorbs this long-term drift without field failures.
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Compact High-Speed Embedded Hardware
In space-constrained high-speed embedded boards - compute modules, carriers, and SoM designs - the CL10A106KP8NNNC provides 10 uF of local energy storage without the height or area of electrolytic alternatives. Its X5R dielectric behaves well in the -55C to +85C envelope typical of embedded deployments, and the non-polar two-terminal construction eliminates orientation errors in automated assembly. The engineering consideration is bias derating: at 3.3 V on a 10 V part, effective capacitance remains usable but below nominal, so critical rails often parallel two or three of these 0603 parts rather than upsizing the case.
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Industrial Control-Plane Support Networks
Industrial PLC I/O cards, motor-control supervisory circuits, and factory automation boards deploy the CL10A106KP8NNNC on 5 V and 3.3 V control rails, where its 10 V rating gives comfortable headroom over nominal bus levels. The MLCC's low ESR keeps supply impedance flat across the kHz-to-MHz range where switching noise from industrial converters concentrates. Placement close to each controller and transceiver, with short ground vias, maximizes decoupling effectiveness; the main pitfall is ignoring inrush - a bank of 10 uF ceramics on a long supply run can cause large charging currents at power-up.
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Consumer and IoT Edge Devices
The CL10A106KP8NNNC is a natural fit for IoT edge nodes, smart-home hubs, and battery-powered consumer devices, where sub-cent pricing at volume (from about $0.02 at LCSC as of 2026-09-05) and tiny 0603 consumption directly reduce BOM cost and board area. Its 10 uF bulk capacitance stabilizes Wi-Fi/BLE module transmit bursts on the 3.3 V rail, and X5R operation to +85C covers typical consumer ambient requirements. Designers should derate for bias and temperature rather than trusting nominal 10 uF, adding a parallel device if radio brown-out margin is tight.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | CL10A106KP8NNND | CL10A106KQ8NNNC | CL10A106MP8NNNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0603 (1608 Metric) | 0603 (1608 Metric) - same | 0603 (1608 Metric) - same | 0603 (1608 Metric) - same |
| Brand | Samsung Electro-Mechanics | Samsung Electro-Mechanics | Samsung Electro-Mechanics | Samsung Electro-Mechanics |
| Capacitance | 10 uF | 10 uF | 10 uF | 10 uF |
| Rated Voltage | 10 V | 10 V | 6.3 V | 25 V |
| Tolerance | +/-10% | +/-10% | +/-10% | +/-20% |
| Dielectric | X5R | X5R | X5R | X5R |
| Temperature Range | -55C to +85C | -55C to +85C | -55C to +85C | -55C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Higher voltage margin than the 6.3 V variant (vs CL10A106KQ8NNNC)
- Lower cost than the 25 V variant on tightly regulated rails (vs CL10A106MP8NNNC)
- Drop-in suffix-variant supply resilience (vs CL10A106KP8NNND)
Design Notes
The X5R dielectric in the CL10A106KP8NNNC loses capacitance under DC bias - effective capacitance at rated 10 V can fall far below the nominal 10 uF. When sizing decoupling or output-filter budgets, read the DC bias characteristic curve in the Samsung specification sheet and design to the derated value at your actual rail voltage and maximum operating temperature, not the nominal value printed on the reel label.
Place each CL10A106KP8NNNC as close as possible to the supply pin it decouples, with short, wide traces or via-in-pad connections to the power and ground planes to minimize loop inductance. For point-of-load filtering, position the capacitor between the inductor and the load with a solid ground via directly at the pad. Standard 0603 (1608 metric) land patterns per the Samsung spec sheet work for both wave-reflow-compatible and pure reflow assembly.
Two frequent mistakes with this part: (1) substituting the 6.3 V CL10A106KQ8NNNC on a 5 V rail - voltage margin becomes inadequate; and (2) Class II dielectric aging - X5R capacitance drifts downward over time, so designs sized exactly to nominal 10 uF at commissioning may fall under budget years later. Additionally, a large bank of low-ESR ceramics on a long supply run can cause power-up inrush; add soft-start or a small series resistance where the source is current-limited.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant with lead-free nickel-barrier tin-plated terminations per Samsung Electro-Mechanics MLCC product line and distributor listings (DigiKey, Mouser).
