GRM155R60J225ME15D

MLCC 0402, 2.2uF, 6.3V, X5R, +/-20%, miniature decoupling, Murata GRM

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Manufacturer Part：

GRM155R60J225ME15D

Package：

0402 (1.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 mm, EIA 1005)

Description

Product Overview

The GRM155R60J225ME15D is a 0402-size MLCC from Murata, featuring 2.2uF capacitance, 6.3V DC rating, and X5R temperature characteristic (+/-20% over -55C to +85C). This high-density MLCC provides substantial bulk capacitance in an ultra-small 0402 package, making it ideal for smartphone, wearable, and IoT applications where board space is extremely limited.

Key Specifications

Capacitance	2.2 uF
Rated Voltage	6.3V DC
Temperature Characteristic	X5R (+/-20% over -55C to +85C)
Capacitance Tolerance	+/-20% (M)
Case Size	0402 (1.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 mm)
DC Bias at 3.3V	~60-70% of nominal (X5R, 6.3V rating)

Features

High 2.2uF capacitance in ultra-small 0402 package
6.3V rating for 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V power rails
X5R dielectric with moderate temperature stability
Miniature 0402 footprint for space-constrained designs
General-purpose commercial grade

Applications

Smartphone PMIC power rail decoupling
Wearable device power supply bypass
IoT module voltage regulator output capacitor
Portable device core rail decoupling (1.8V/3.3V)
Small-form-factor DC-DC output filter

Product Introduction:GRM155R60J225ME15D Product Introduction

The GRM155R60J225ME15D is a 0402 MLCC from Murata offering 2.2uF at 6.3V with X5R dielectric. Despite its tiny 1.0×0.5mm footprint, it provides substantial bulk capacitance for 1.8V and 3.3V power rail decoupling in space-constrained applications like smartphones, wearables, and IoT modules. The X5R dielectric with +/-20% tolerance is adequate for decoupling where exact capacitance is not critical.

Working Principle:GRM155R60J225ME15D Working Principle

The GRM155R60J225ME15D uses X5R (Class II) barium titanate dielectric, achieving high capacitance density through advanced thin-layer technology. The 0402 package with 2.2uF at 6.3V requires very thin dielectric layers (typically <1um per layer) with hundreds of stacked layers to achieve the required capacitance in the small footprint. The 6.3V rating means the dielectric layers are relatively thin, resulting in significant DC bias dependence: at 3.3V DC bias, the effective capacitance may be only 60-70% of the 2.2uF nominal value. This is a well-understood characteristic of high-capacitance-density MLCCs and must be considered in design. The X5R temperature characteristic limits the operating temperature to +85C, making it suitable for consumer and commercial applications but not high-temperature industrial environments. Despite the +/-20% tolerance and DC bias effects, the effective capacitance (~1.3-1.5uF at 3.3V bias) still provides excellent decoupling for low-voltage IC power rails in portable devices.

Pin Description:GRM155R60J225ME15D Pin Definition and Functions

Terminal	Name	Type	Function
1	Terminal A	Electrode	First electrode connection (no polarity)
2	Terminal B	Electrode	Second electrode connection (no polarity)

Application Scenarios:In which products and applications isGRM155R60J225ME15D used

Application	Circuit Role	Key Requirement
Smartphone PMIC	Core rail decoupling	2.2uF, 0402, 1.8V/3.3V, small size
Wearable Device	MCU power bypass	0402, 6.3V, 2.2uF, space-saving
IoT Module	WiFi/BT module VDD cap	2.2uF, 3.3V, 0402, bulk decouple
Portable Device	Battery regulation cap	6.3V, 2.2uF, 0402, thin profile
DC-DC Output	Miniature buck output filter	2.2uF, low ESR, 0402, 6.3V

Alternative Models:What chips are recommended as replacements for GRM155R60J225ME15D

Model	Manufacturer	Key Difference
CL05A225MQ5NQNC	Samsung	0402, 2.2uF, 6.3V, X5R, equivalent
C0402C225M9PACTU	KEMET	0402, 2.2uF, 6.3V, X5R, equivalent
GRM155R60J475ME15D	Murata	0402, 4.7uF, 6.3V (higher cap, same size)
GRM155R60J105KE15D	Murata	0402, 1uF, 6.3V (lower cap, tighter tolerance)
GRM155R71E225ME15D	Murata	0402, 2.2uF, 25V (higher voltage, larger X7R)