What is the benefit of 'Soft Termination'?

Soft termination incorporates a conductive resin layer in the electrode, which absorbs mechanical stress from PCB bending or thermal expansion, significantly reducing the risk of ceramic cracking.

What are the key specifications?

Capacitance: 0.1 µF, Voltage: 50 VDC, Dielectric: X7R, Tolerance: ±10%, Operating Temp: -55°C to +125°C.

Is this part AEC-Q200 qualified?

Yes, the GCJ series is specifically qualified to AEC-Q200 standards for automotive electronic equipment.

What should be considered during design?

Ensure the PCB layout minimizes mechanical stress and avoid using strong acidic flux during soldering, as it can corrode the capacitor.

What should sourcing teams check before buying GCJ188R71H104KA12D?

Check lifecycle (Active), compliance data, distributor availability, and approved-source coverage. Current sourcing signal: Low; readiness: easy.

What is the pinout of GCJ188R71H104KA12D?

Use the GCJ188R71H104KA12D datasheet for the official pinout diagram and pin names. In PartGenie, ask Datasheet AI about GCJ188R71H104KA12D pinout to locate pins, power rails, and interface signals before layout.

GCJ188R71H104KA12D Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD | Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

AI summary

The Murata GCJ188R71H104KA12D is a 0.1 µF 50V X7R automotive-grade MLCC featuring soft termination to prevent cracking under mechanical stress.

Best for

Automotive control units
Sensors
High-vibration environments

Avoid if

Applications requiring absolute capacitance stability under high DC bias (use C0G/NP0 instead)

Check before use

PCB flexure limits
Operating temperature range

Key specifications

Capacitance: 0.1 µF
Rated Voltage: 50 V
Dielectric: X7R
Tolerance: ±10%

Compliance & Environment

RoHS: Y
REACH: -
MSL: -
ECCN: EAR99
HTSUS: 8532240020.0

Application

AutomotiveIndustrial

Datasheet

Murata-company-16.pdf

800 KB

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Alternative components

Part	Details	Match
GCJ188R72A104KA01DMurata Electronics	A strong alternative from the same Murata GCJ series with a higher 100V voltage rating.	Needs validation

GCM188R71H104KA57DMurata Electronics	Automotive-grade alternative that lacks soft termination and is Not Recommended for New Designs.	Needs validation
GCM188R71H104KA57JMurata Electronics	Automotive-grade alternative that lacks soft termination and is Not Recommended for New Designs.	Needs validation
GRM188R72A104KA35JMurata Electronics	General-purpose part with higher voltage but lacks target's automotive grade and soft termination.	Needs validation
CC0603KRX7R0BB104Yageo	A cross-vendor alternative from Yageo with higher voltage but for general-purpose use.	Needs validation
CC0603KRX7R9BB104Yageo	A cross-vendor alternative from Yageo with matching basic specs but for general-purpose use.	Needs validation

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Questions & answers

It is a 0.1 µF, 50V, X7R multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) in a 0603 package, specifically designed for automotive applications with soft termination.

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Questions & answers

What is the GCJ188R71H104KA12D?+×

What is the benefit of 'Soft Termination'?+×

What are the key specifications?+×

Is this part AEC-Q200 qualified?+×

What should be considered during design?+×

What should sourcing teams check before buying GCJ188R71H104KA12D?+×

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