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Capacitor Voltage Rating

The voltage rating of a capacitor is the maximum DC voltage it can withstand continuously. MLCC voltage ratings range from 4V to several kV. It is standard practice to derate MLCCs by 50% or more for reliability — for example, using a 50V capacitor on a 24V rail.

Common Applications

Power Supply DesignBOM SpecificationReliability Engineering

Related Terms

Capacitance ToleranceMLCC (Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor)Decoupling Capacitor