Hi All Regarding MLCC viz X5R/X7R/Y5V Is there any standard way of calculating ultimate degraded(de-rated) value of the capacitor. Datasheets define various kind of de-ratings viz, DC bias, AC Bias, Temperature, Aging, DC Bias aging etc. But it's not specified if we need to account for all of them to come at final de rated values. I have observed all the de-ratings are not independent and varies with others. Does a capacitor has a saturated value? and some test to find that. Thanks -- AJAY DHINGRA Bangalore, India 9741414027 It is Attitude,Not Aptitude, that determines your Altitude. ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List forum is accessible at: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu