GRM033R61C105ME15D Murata MLCC: Applications, Selection and Buying Notes

GRM033R61C105ME15D Murata MLCC is a surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitor specified as 1 uF, 16V, X5R, +/-20%, 0201 MLCC. It is used for local decoupling, rail bypassing, filtering or stable small-signal capacitance depending on dielectric and capacitance value. View the GRM033R61C105ME15D product detail page or contact In-Fortune for sourcing support.

What is GRM033R61C105ME15D?

GRM033R61C105ME15D is a Murata Electronics ceramic capacitor in an SMD package. It is a two-terminal, non-polarized passive component, so the practical pinout question is the PCB land pattern, solder fillet and package orientation rather than numbered IC pins. In the checked In-Fortune detail page, the part is listed as 1 uF, 16V, X5R, +/-20%, 0201 MLCC, with 0201 (0603 metric) package and General Purpose application classification.

The full purchasing model should remain GRM033R61C105ME15D. Small suffix differences in Murata MLCCs can represent packaging, thickness, voltage class, dielectric behavior or qualification differences, so engineers and buyers should not shorten the request to only capacitance and voltage.

How GRM033R61C105ME15D is used

Typical circuit role

Most designs use GRM033R61C105ME15D between a rail and ground near an IC, connector, regulator or load. For bypassing, it supplies short transient current locally while the upstream regulator and power plane respond. For a regulator input or output position, the designer must check regulator stability, minimum effective capacitance and voltage stress rather than relying only on the nominal capacitor value.

X5R gives useful capacitance density, but effective capacitance can move with DC bias, temperature and aging. A compact MLCC can lose a meaningful amount of effective capacitance under DC bias. That matters when the part is part of a hold-up budget, switching-regulator loop, impedance target or analog filter. The final design should check Murata data, rail voltage, tolerance, operating temperature and PCB layout conditions.

Layout and assembly considerations

For the 0201 (0603 metric) footprint, keep the current loop short, use a low-inductance ground return and avoid placing the capacitor in high-flex areas near board edges, connectors, screws or depanelization lines. Even though GRM033R61C105ME15D has no polarity, the pick-and-place file, land pattern, solder volume, tombstoning risk and component height still have to match the released PCB.

Key specifications for GRM033R61C105ME15D

GRM033R61C105ME15D selection guide

Select GRM033R61C105ME15D when the BOM needs 1 uF nominal capacitance, 16V voltage rating, X5R dielectric behavior, +/-20% tolerance and 0201 (0603 metric) placement. It can be a useful option for processor decoupling, module rails, sensor power, PMIC rails, compact embedded boards and other circuits where the package size and dielectric behavior fit the design constraints.

Do not select GRM033R61C105ME15D only because the capacitance matches another capacitor. Confirm derating, DC-bias loss, operating temperature, thickness, soldering profile and customer approval list. If the application needs lower loss, tighter stability or higher temperature margin, review C0G/NP0, X7R, a larger package, a parallel capacitor bank or an automotive-qualified family as appropriate.

If the design references related parts such as GRM033R61A105ME44D, GRM033R60J104KE19D, GRM155C81E105KE11D, treat each related model as a separate engineering decision. A replacement that looks close in capacitance may still change voltage margin, case size, temperature coefficient, thickness, qualification or long-term availability.

Alternatives and cross references for GRM033R61C105ME15D

Alternatives are useful for sourcing continuity, but an MLCC replacement is not automatic. Before approving a GRM033R61C105ME15D replacement, compare datasheet, dielectric, voltage, capacitance, tolerance, package, thickness, land pattern, DC-bias curve, impedance curve, temperature range, qualification level and lifecycle status.

For regulator circuits, rerun the stability and transient calculations after a substitution. For high-speed or RF-adjacent decoupling, check the impedance profile with the rest of the capacitor network. For automotive or customer-qualified builds, confirm qualification documents and the approved vendor list before accepting any change.

Buying notes and sourcing checks

Before issuing an RFQ for GRM033R61C105ME15D, confirm the complete Murata model, manufacturer name, package, capacitance, rated voltage, dielectric, tolerance, thickness, packaging method, date-code requirement, lot consistency, original factory condition, traceability documents, RoHS/REACH needs, lead time and accepted substitute range. The purchasing request should also include whether alternatives can change package size or dielectric.

Contact In-Fortune to confirm GRM033R61C105ME15D specifications, packaging suffix and sourcing path. View the GRM033R61C105ME15D product detail page. Request sourcing support for GRM033R61C105ME15D. Send an RFQ with your required quantity, application risk and delivery schedule.

GRM033R61C105ME15D FAQ

Where can I find the GRM033R61C105ME15D datasheet?

Start with the Murata product data page and the GRM033R61C105ME15D page on In-Fortune. Final approval data, product notices and packaging details should be confirmed with supplier before production use.

What is the GRM033R61C105ME15D pinout?

GRM033R61C105ME15D is a two-terminal, non-polarized MLCC. The pinout check is the PCB footprint, pad geometry, soldering process and mechanical clearance.

What applications fit Murata GRM033R61C105ME15D?

Typical applications include power-rail decoupling, bypassing, local filtering, regulator input or output capacitor banks, module supply filtering and noise reduction in compact electronics.

Can GRM033R61C105ME15D replace another capacitor with the same capacitance?

Only after checking voltage rating, dielectric, tolerance, package, thickness, effective capacitance under DC bias, operating temperature, lifecycle and qualification requirements.

Does GRM033R61C105ME15D have polarity?

No. It is a ceramic MLCC and is normally non-polarized, but assembly still requires the correct footprint and soldering process.

What should procurement confirm before buying GRM033R61C105ME15D?

Confirm the complete part number, Murata brand, package case, reel format, date code, lot requirement, original condition, compliance documents, delivery schedule and accepted alternative list.

Related internal links for GRM033R61C105ME15D

• GRM033R61C105ME15D product detail page
• Ceramic Capacitors category page
• Murata Electronics manufacturer page
• GRM033R61A105ME44D product detail page
• GRM033R60J104KE19D product detail page
• GRM155C81E105KE11D product detail page

Missing or uncertain data

• Latest Murata approval sheet, product change notice status and customer-specific AVL status: to be confirmed with supplier.
• DC-bias curve, impedance curve and effective capacitance in the final rail condition: to be confirmed against Murata data or measured in the application.
• Exact reel code, standard packing quantity, date-code range and lot requirement for the order: to be confirmed with supplier.
• Any replacement for GRM033R61C105ME15D must be approved against datasheet, package, land pattern, electrical behavior, lifecycle and certification requirements before use.