MLCC for data center power supplies and server motherboards.
X7R and X5R for power decoupling; C0G (NP0) for timing, oscillators, and precision analog circuits.
0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210 — balance of capacitance density and PCB real estate.
10V to 50V for main power rails; 6.3V for low-voltage logic.
0.1µF to 47µF for decoupling; 10pF to 100nF for timing and RF.
High-density PCB layout with limited space for decoupling; thermal cycling reliability; and maintaining signal integrity in high-speed interfaces.
Data center volume requirements need stable supply. Diversifying MLCC sourcing across multiple brands is recommended to mitigate shortage risk.
X7R is the standard choice for power decoupling in data center equipment due to its balance of capacitance density and temperature stability.
While not always required, AEC-Q200 MLCC offer enhanced reliability for data center equipment with high uptime requirements.
Submit BOM early, consider multi-brand qualification, and work with AIMLCC for stock check and alternative suggestions.
