15pF 50V Ceramic Capacitor

Specifications

• Product Type: Ceramic Disc Capacitor
• Capacitance: 15pF
• Equivalent Capacitance: 0.015nF / 15pF
• Voltage Rating: 50V DC
• Tolerance: ±5% (verify against actual component batch/datasheet)
• Package: Through-Hole Disc
• Mounting Type: Through-Hole
• Polarity: Non-Polarized
• Dielectric: Ceramic
• Lead Type: Radial
• Primary Use: Timing, filtering, coupling, and noise suppression

Applications

• RC timing circuits
• RC delay circuits
• Pulse shaping
• Frequency-dependent filtering
• Low-pass filter circuits
• High-pass filter circuits
• Signal conditioning
• High-frequency noise suppression
• Digital signal noise filtering
• Analog circuit filtering
• Transient/noise reduction

Unlock New Capabilities

Timing & Delay Circuits

• Combine the 0.015nF capacitor with a resistor to create an RC network. The resulting time constant can be used for signal delays, pulse shaping, startup timing, and other timing functions.

Noise Reduction

• Place the capacitor appropriately in a circuit to help shunt unwanted high-frequency noise and interference, particularly when used as part of a properly designed filtering network.

Signal Filtering

• Use the capacitor with resistors or other components to build simple frequency-selective circuits for conditioning analog or digital signals.

Package Includes:

• 1 x15pF Ceramic Capacitor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What is 15pF in nF?
  15pF is equal to 0.015nF.
• What is the voltage rating of this capacitor?
  The specified voltage rating is 50V DC.
• Is this capacitor polarized?
  No. A standard ceramic capacitor is non-polarized.
• Can this capacitor be used in RC timing circuits?
  Yes. A 0.015nF capacitor can be combined with a resistor to create RC timing and delay networks.
• Can it be used for noise filtering?
  Yes. It can be used in suitable filtering networks to help reduce high-frequency noise.
• Can it be used for signal filtering?
  Yes. It can be combined with resistors and other components to create frequency-selective filters.
• Can this capacitor be used for pulse shaping?
  Yes. RC networks can use capacitors such as this one to modify signal rise/fall characteristics and pulse behavior.
• Can it be used with a resistor for timing?
  Yes. The resistor and capacitor values determine the RC time constant.
• What is an RC time constant?
  The RC time constant is approximately R × C and describes how quickly a capacitor charges or discharges through a resistor.
• Can this capacitor be used in microcontroller circuits?
  Yes, for appropriate timing, filtering, signal-conditioning, and noise-suppression functions.
• Can it be used near digital ICs?
  It may be useful for filtering high-frequency noise, provided the capacitance and circuit location are appropriate for the design.
• Is 0.015nF suitable as a crystal load capacitor?
  Generally, no. Crystal oscillator load capacitors are typically much smaller, usually in the pF range.
• Can this capacitor be used with an Arduino project?
  Yes, for suitable timing, filtering, and noise-related circuits. It should not automatically be substituted for a crystal load capacitor.
• Can it be used in analog circuits?
  Yes. Ceramic capacitors can be used for signal filtering, coupling, and noise reduction in many analog circuits.
• Can it reduce electrical interference?
  It can help reduce certain high-frequency noise when correctly incorporated into a filtering or suppression network.
• Can it be used on a breadboard?
  Yes. The through-hole leads make it convenient for breadboard prototyping.
• Does capacitor value affect timing?
  Yes. In an RC timing circuit, changing the capacitance changes the RC time constant and therefore the timing behavior.