GRM21BR61E226ME44L Murata MLCC Selection Guide

GRM21BR61E226ME44L Murata MLCC is a 22 uF, 25V, X5R, +/-20%, 0805 MLCC used for local decoupling, bypassing and rail stabilization in compact electronic assemblies. Engineers should review the effective capacitance, voltage derating, dielectric behavior, package size and sourcing path before placing it into a released BOM. Search In-Fortune for GRM21BR61E226ME44L or contact In-Fortune for sourcing support while the exact product detail page is confirmed.

What is GRM21BR61E226ME44L?

GRM21BR61E226ME44L is a Murata GRM-series surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitor. It is a passive, two-terminal, non-polarized component, so its practical pinout is the pad geometry, solder fillet and package orientation on the PCB rather than a numbered IC pin map. The part is normally selected by capacitance, rated voltage, dielectric, tolerance, case size, thickness and application category.

The headline value is 22 uF, 25V, X5R, +/-20%, 0805 MLCC, but MLCC selection cannot stop at the nameplate capacitance. High-K ceramic capacitors lose effective capacitance under DC bias, temperature change and aging. For regulator outputs, processor rails, RF modules or sensor supplies, the design team should calculate the required effective capacitance at the actual rail voltage and then validate ripple, transient response and startup behavior on the real board.

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How GRM21BR61E226ME44L is used

Typical circuit role

Most designs use GRM21BR61E226ME44L between a supply rail and ground near an IC power pin, regulator output, load-switch output, connector input or module supply node. The capacitor provides a local current path during fast load changes and lowers high-frequency rail impedance. In a power tree it may be used together with smaller 0.1 uF or 1 uF capacitors and larger bulk capacitors, but each value should have a clear role instead of being copied from a reference design without review.

For decoupling, place the capacitor close to the load, keep the loop area small, and avoid long narrow traces that add inductance. For regulator output use, check the regulator datasheet for allowable output-capacitor value, ESR range and stability requirements. If the rail sees repetitive pulse current, review heating, acoustic noise risk, board flex and the number of capacitors needed in parallel.

Layout and assembly notes

The 0805 (2012 metric) package should match the PCB land pattern and assembly process. Small MLCCs are non-polarized, but they can still crack if the board bends or if the land pattern creates uneven stress. Avoid placing the part across major bend lines, review the reflow profile and confirm nearby thermal mass does not create tombstoning or weak solder joints. If the design is safety, automotive or medical related, confirm the required Murata product category and customer approval path before using a general-purpose GRM part.

Key specifications for GRM21BR61E226ME44L

GRM21BR61E226ME44L selection guide

Select GRM21BR61E226ME44L when the design needs 22 uF nominal capacitance, 25V rated voltage, X5R temperature characteristic and the 0805 (2012 metric) footprint. It is a reasonable candidate for designs that need a compact 22 uF 25V decoupling or local bulk capacitor in an 0805 footprint. In a sourcing or redesign discussion, keep the full part number intact because suffix characters can affect packaging, dimensions, reliability documentation and purchasing handling.

Do not select GRM21BR61E226ME44L when the design needs a higher effective capacitance after DC bias than this package can provide, a higher voltage rating, a different temperature range, a lower-profile package or a formally qualified part for a different application class. It is also not a direct substitute for another capacitor just because the capacitance looks similar. Package size, dielectric, ESR, impedance curve, thickness and reliability category can change the circuit result.

If the design condition matches rails where effective capacitance after DC bias, temperature and aging cannot meet the load-transient requirement, review a different Murata value, a larger case size, a higher voltage rating, a polymer capacitor, or a combination of MLCCs and bulk capacitors. Engineering should document the minimum effective capacitance target and procurement should document which substitutes are acceptable.

Alternatives and cross references for GRM21BR61E226ME44L

Alternatives are useful for continuity planning, but MLCC replacements can fail quietly if only capacitance and voltage are compared. Before approving a GRM21BR61E226ME44L replacement, compare the datasheet, dielectric, rated voltage, tolerance, package, thickness, PCB footprint, land pattern, DC-bias curve, impedance behavior, temperature range, lifecycle status, application category and customer approval requirements.

Buying notes and sourcing checks

Before issuing an RFQ for GRM21BR61E226ME44L, confirm the full Murata part number, capacitance, rated voltage, tolerance, dielectric, package case, thickness, packaging method, date-code expectation, lot consistency, original factory condition, traceability documents, RoHS or REACH needs, delivery schedule and accepted substitute range. Do not shorten the request to only the capacitance and voltage; that loses the mechanical and dielectric details that control the design risk.

Ask the supplier to confirm whether the offered part matches the requested suffix and whether the reel code is acceptable for the SMT process. Request sourcing support for GRM21BR61E226ME44L. Contact In-Fortune to confirm GRM21BR61E226ME44L specifications. Send an RFQ with your required quantity and delivery schedule, and state whether same-value alternatives are acceptable or engineering-approved only.

GRM21BR61E226ME44L FAQ

Where can I find the GRM21BR61E226ME44L datasheet?

Start with the Murata product data page and the In-Fortune article or product-search path for GRM21BR61E226ME44L. The latest approval sheet and packaging code should be confirmed with supplier before production use.

What is the GRM21BR61E226ME44L pinout?

GRM21BR61E226ME44L is a two-terminal, non-polarized MLCC. The pinout check is the PCB land pattern, package size, soldering geometry and placement clearance.

What applications fit Murata GRM21BR61E226ME44L?

Typical applications include local power-rail decoupling, bypass networks, regulator input or output support, module supply filtering, embedded controllers, industrial boards and compact consumer electronics where the GRM category is accepted.

Can GRM21BR61E226ME44L replace another capacitor with the same capacitance?

Not automatically. Compare voltage rating, dielectric, case size, thickness, DC-bias behavior, temperature range, land pattern and customer approval status before changing the BOM.

Does GRM21BR61E226ME44L have polarity?

No. It is a ceramic capacitor and is non-polarized, but the land pattern and solder-joint geometry still matter for assembly reliability.

What should engineers check before using GRM21BR61E226ME44L in a regulator circuit?

Check effective capacitance under bias, ripple-current assumptions, output-capacitor stability requirements, temperature rise, layout inductance and the number of capacitors needed in parallel.

What should procurement confirm before buying GRM21BR61E226ME44L?

Confirm the complete part number, Murata brand, package, packaging method, date code, batch consistency, original factory condition, required documents, delivery schedule and substitute acceptance range.

Related internal links for GRM21BR61E226ME44L

• GRM21BR61E226ME44L model search on In-Fortune
• Murata Electronics manufacturer page on In-Fortune
• Ceramic capacitors category on In-Fortune
• Electronic component product search
• Request sourcing support from In-Fortune
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Missing or uncertain data

• Latest Murata approval sheet, DC-bias curve and impedance curve for the exact suffix: to be confirmed with supplier.
• Packaging method, reel code, date-code range and batch requirement for the purchase order: to be confirmed with supplier.
• Customer-specific AVL, compliance packet and accepted substitute range: to be confirmed with supplier.
• Any replacement must be approved against datasheet, package, land pattern, electrical behavior, lifecycle and certification requirements before use.