Explanation:
- Ceramic: The dielectric material used is ceramic.
- MLCC: Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitor (constructed with multiple ceramic layers for enhanced performance and stability).
- 470nF: The capacitance value of the capacitor is 470 nanofarads (nF).
- 100V: The maximum rated voltage is 100 volts.
- Y5V: A type of ceramic dielectric with a high temperature coefficient, meaning the capacitance can vary significantly with temperature. Typically, Y5V dielectrics have a capacitance change of -82% to +22% over the temperature range of -30°C to +85°C.
- ±10%: Tolerance, meaning the actual capacitance can vary by ±10% from the nominal value.
- THT: Through-Hole Technology; this capacitor is designed for through-hole mounting, where leads pass through holes in the PCB and are soldered on the opposite side.
- 5mm: The lead spacing (distance between the two leads of the capacitor) is 5mm, which is the standard for this type of capacitor.
This capacitor is typically used in power supply filtering, decoupling, and bypassing applications where larger capacitance values and through-hole mounting are required. The Y5V dielectric is not ideal for precision applications because of its significant temperature-related capacitance variation, but it’s suitable for general-purpose use where stability is not as critical.