60 PCS Murata GCM155R71H683KE02J 0.068uF 50V 10% X7R 0402 SMD Ceramic Capacitors

Original Mouser Electronics distributor packet containing 60 PCS Murata GCM155R71H683KE02J multilayer ceramic chip capacitors.

These capacitors are 0.068uF, also expressed as 68nF or 68,000pF, with a 50V rating and 10% tolerance in a compact 0402 surface-mount package.

The GCM155R71H683KE02J uses X7R ceramic dielectric and is part of Murata's GCM automotive-grade MLCC family. The device carries AEC-Q200 qualification for applications requiring components designed around automotive reliability requirements.

The original Mouser label identifies Murata manufacturer part number GCM155R71H683KE02J, 0402 package, 0.068uF capacitance, 50V rating, Japan country of origin, and date code 2106.

This packet contains 60 PCS and is sold as one complete package.

Lifecycle: ACTIVE.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Murata has been one of the world's major manufacturers of ceramic capacitors and other passive electronic components used throughout automotive electronics, communications equipment, computers, industrial controls, RF systems, test equipment, power electronics, and consumer products.

Multilayer ceramic capacitors, commonly known as MLCCs, became fundamental components in modern electronics as manufacturers moved from larger through-hole components toward compact surface-mount circuit construction. Their small size, reliability, and suitability for automated assembly allowed designers to place large numbers of capacitors throughout increasingly dense electronic systems.

The GCM family was developed by Murata for automotive and other demanding applications where component reliability and qualification are especially important. Devices in this family are manufactured to meet automotive-oriented requirements and are commonly associated with AEC-Q200 qualification.

The 0402 package measures approximately 1.0 mm by 0.5 mm and is widely used in compact modern electronic assemblies where board space is limited.

This particular component provides 0.068uF capacitance with a 50V rating and X7R dielectric. X7R is a commonly used Class 2 ceramic dielectric selected for applications requiring useful capacitance in a very small physical package while maintaining predictable operation across a broad temperature range.

Capacitors of this type are commonly found in decoupling, bypassing, filtering, noise suppression, power-rail stabilization, signal conditioning, automotive control electronics, communications equipment, RF support circuitry, and general surface-mount electronic assemblies.

Original distributor packets such as this Mouser-labeled stock are useful for repair benches, prototyping, restoration inventory, and small production work because the original packaging maintains clear manufacturer identification, part number, electrical specifications, country of origin, and production traceability.