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Chip Trimmer Capacitor
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-CONTENTS-

1. SCOPE

2. PART NUMBERING & APPLICATION

3. DIMENSIONS, PCB LAND PATTERNS & PACKING METHOD

4. CHARACTERISTICS
4.1. Electrical Specifications Table
4.2. Mechanical Specifications Table
4.3. Environmental Specifications Table

5. TEST CONDITION
5.1 Normal Test Condition
5.2 Standard Test Condition

6. TEST METHOD
6.1. Capacitance
6.2. Capacitance Drift
6.3. “Q” Factor
6.4. Insulation Resistance
6.5. Rated Voltage
6.6. Rotation Torque
6.7. Rotation Life
6.8. Temperature coefficient
6.9. Vibration Test
6.10. Free Drop
6.11. Solderability
6.12. High Temperature Test
6.13. Resistance to soldering heat
6.14. Humidity Heat Test
6.15. Low Temperature Test
6.16. Cleaning Test
6.17. Submersion Test

7. PACKING AND REEL DIMENSION

8. CAUTIONS

Product specifications V4.1 2/13 STC03M Series

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1. SCOPE
This specification covers the general electrical, mechanical and environmental parameters for
qualification of the Ceramic Trimmer Capacitor model STC3M Series manufactured by SEHWA Co., Ltd.

2. PART NUMBERING & APPLICATION

► Part numbering
S TC 3M A 06- T1
①② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥

① SEHWA Company Name

② Trimmer Capacitor
③ Product Size (Mold) 3M : 3mm

④ Temperature Coefficient ( ppm / ℃ )

A : NPO B : N600 C : N750 D : N1300 E : N1300

⑤ Nominal Maximum Capacitance

⑥ Packing Method T1 : 1,000 pcs / reel ( 12mm Tape & Reel )

BO : Bulk Type

3. DIMENSIONS, PCB LAND PATTERNS

Dimension (unit: mm) Land Pattern

Product specifications V4.1 3/13 STC03M Series

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4. CHARACTERISTICS
4.1 Electrical Specifications Table

[TABLE-1]
STC3MA03 STC3MA06 STC3MB10 STC3MD20 STC3ME30
REMARK
Item 3pf 6pf 10pf 20pf 30pf
Black Blue Ivory Pink Green

Capacitance (pF Min) 1.5 max 2.0 max 3.0 max 5.8 max 8.0 max

+50 +50 +50 +50 +50

Capacitance (pF Max) 3.0 -0 % 6.0 -0 % 10.0 -0 % 20.0 -0 % 28.5 -0 %

Capacitance Drift (Max) ± 2% ± 2% ± 2% ± 3% ± 3%

Temperature Coefficient
NP0±300 NP0±200 N750±400 N1300±400 N1300±400
( ppm / ℃ )
Q value (at 1 MHz, C max ) 300 Min 500 Min 600 Min 250 Min 250 Min

Insulation Resistance 104 ㏁Min 104 ㏁Min 104 ㏁Min 104 ㏁Min 104 ㏁Min

DC Rated Voltage 100 VDC 100 VDC 100 VDC 100 VDC 100 VDC

DC Withstanding Voltage 220 VDC 220 VDC 220 VDC 220 VDC 220 VDC

Rotation Torque 15 ~ 72 gf.cm

Solderability More than 75% of soldering wetting area shall be continuously wet with solder

4.2 Mechanical Specifications Table

[TABLE-2]
STC3MA03 STC3MA06 STC3MB10 STC3MD20 STC3ME30
REMARK
Item 3pf 6pf 10pf 20pf 30pf
Capacitance Change Ratio
Resistance to
Soldering heat ±3% ±3% ±4% ± 6% ± 6%
TEST METHOD 6-13
Vibration
±2% ±2% ±2% ± 5% ± 5%
TEST METHOD 6-9
Free Drop
± 2% ± 2% ± 2% ± 5% ± 5%
TEST METHOD 6-10
Rotation Life
±3% ±3% ±4% ±10% ±10%
TEST METHOD 6-7
Operating Temperature - 25℃ to 85℃

Resistance to
Vibration Free Drop Rotation Life
Item Soldering heat
T/S METHOD 6-9 T/S METHOD 6-10 T/S METHOD 6-7
T/S METHOD 6-13

Rotation Torque 15 gf.cm (Min) 15 ~ 72 gf.cm 15 ~ 72 gf.cm 15 ~ 72 gf.cm

Product specifications V4.1 4/13 STC03M Series

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4.3 Environmental Specifications Table

[TABLE-3]

High TempTest (Test Method 6-12)

Item 3pf 6pf 10pf 20pf 30pf REMARK

Cap’ Change (%) ± 2% ± 2% ±3% ± 3% ± 5%

Min Q Value 400 Min 400 Min 500 Min 500 Min 300 Min

Insulation resistance 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min

Humidity Test (Test Method 6-14)

Item 3pf 6pf 10pf 20pf 30pf REMARK

Cap’ Change (%) ±2% ±2% ±3% ±5% ±5%

Min Q Value 300 Min 300 Min 500 Min 200 Min 200 Min

Insulation resistance 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min

Low Temp Test (Test Method 6-15)

Item 3pf 6pf 10pf 20pf 30pf REMARK

Cap’ Change (%) ± 2% ± 2% ±3% ± 3% ± 5%

Min Q Value 300 Min 300 Min 500 Min 200 Min 200 Min

Insulation resistance 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min

Cleaning Test (Test Method 6-16)

Item 3pf 6pf 10pf 20pf 30pf REMARK

Cap’ Change (%) ± 2% ± 2% ±3% ± 3% ± 5%

Min Q Value 400 Min 500 Min 500 Min 200 Min 200 Min

Insulation resistance 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min

Submersion Test (Test Method 6-17)

Item 3pf 6pf 10pf 20pf 30pf REMARK

Cap’ Change (%) ± 2% ± 2% ± 2% ± 3% ± 5%

Min Q Value 400 Min 400 Min 500 Min 200 Min 200 Min

Insulation resistance 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min 104 Min

Product specifications V4.1 5/13 STC03M Series

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5. TEST CONDITION

5.1 Normal Test Condition

Unless otherwise specified, test and measurement shall be performed under the standard condition
- Ordinary temperature :15 ~ 30 ℃
- Humidity : Relative humidity 45 ~ 85 %

5.2 Standard Test Condition

If there is any doubts arise about the results, measurements shall be made under the
following condition:
- Ordinary temperature : 20 ± 2 ℃
- Humidity : Relative humidity 65 ± 5 %

6. TEST METHOD

6.1. Capacitance

When measured at a frequency of 1.0±0.2MHz, Minimum capacitance shall not be

greater than that of specified, and Maximum capacitance shall not be less than the specified
maximum capacitance.

6.2. Capacitance Drift

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position with test frequency of
1.0±0.2MHz. (Rotate the rotor at the sped of 10r/min. by one direction.)
After then set the initial valuein 5seconds and leave it for 120±20 minutes.

6.3. “Q” Factor

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position with test frequency of
1.0±0.2MHz. (Measurement voltage is 1V±0.1Vrms)

6.4. Insulation Resistance

Insulation resistance shall be measured at the Maximum capacitance position with 300V voltage.
The charge time is 60±5sec.

Product specifications V4.1 6/13 STC03M Series

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6.5. Rated Voltage

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position.

Measurement voltage is DC 150V for 1 hours.
No short, damage or deterioration shall be found after finishing the test.

6.6. Rotation Torque

The rotor shall be turned 360° clockwise and counter-clockwise before measurement.
Rotate the rotor at the speed “10 round/min”, clockwise and counter-clockwise while the
test the torque shall be measured.

6.7. Rotation Life

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position.

Rotate the rotor 180° clockwise and turn it back. And then rotate the rotor 180°counter
clockwise and turn it back to original position. This is one cycle.
After repeating 60cycle, measure the capacitance. (Rotation speed is “10 round/min”)

6.8. Temperature coefficient

Capacitance adjust measurement at 80 ~ 90 percent of maximum rated capacitance shall be

made at the temperatures specified in the [Table-1] and the capacitance shall be made
after the capacitor has reached thermal stability.

[ Table-1 ]
Step 1 2 3 4 5
Sequence 20±2℃ -25±2℃ 20±2℃ 85±3℃ 20±2℃

The temperature coefficient shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula

TC = ( C2 - C1 ) . 106 TC : Temperature coefficient(ppm/℃) in temperature T2

( T2 - T1 ) . C1 C1 : Initial capacitance value(pF) at step 3.
C2 : Capacitance(pF) at specified temperature.
T1 : 20℃ ( step 3 )
T2 : Test temperature ( step 3 or 4 )

Capacitance-change shall be within the limits that of specified in [Table-1] & [figure-1]

Product specifications V4.1 7/13 STC03M Series

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* Temperature characteristics

*STC3MA03- 3pf CURVE *STC3MA06- 6pf CURVE

[Figure-1]

STC3MA03 TEMP Curve (NPO. 300) STC3MA03 TEMP Curve (NPO. 200)

*STC3MB10- 10pf CURVE *STC3MD20- 20pf CURVE

STC3MB10 TEMP Curve (N750. 400) STC3ME20 TEMP Curve (N1300. 400)

STC3ME30 TEMP Curve (N1300. 400)

*STC3ME30- 30pf CURVE

Product specifications V4.1 8/13 STC03M Series

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*STC3M Series Capacitance vs Frequency Curve

*STC3M Series Self-Resonant Frequency Curve

Product specifications V4.1 9/13 STC03M Series

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6.9. Vibration Test

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position.

The capacitor shall be kept under the condition of the full amplitude of 1.8mm for 2hours.
(120 cycles)
Test is performed under Traverse method: 1cycle = 1 minute, 10Hz(Start) ~ 50Hz ~ 10Hz(End)

6.10. Free Drop

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position.
The samples shall be attached on 50g jig. And then drop it onto wood board from 1.2m height
3 times in each mutually perpendicular direction. Total 6 times.

6.11. Solderability

Dip the terminal in the solder bath set at the solder temperature 230 ± 5℃ for 3 ± 1sec.
The terminal shall be dipped more than 75% of portion.
Solder: 3C05, 5A35 (sn-ag)

6.12. High Temperature Test

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position.

The chamber temperature shall be kept 85±3℃. Keep the sample capacitor in the chamber for
48 ± 2 hours.
After then, keep the sample capacitor in normal condition for 2hours before measure it.

6.13. Resistance to soldering heat

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position. Do the reflow
of [Figure-2].
After then, keep the capacitor in “NORMAL TEST CONDITION” for 2hours before measure it.
[Figure-2]
Temperature(℃)

Product specifications V4.1 10/13 STC03M Series

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6.14. Humidity Heat Test

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position.

The chamber temperature shall be kept 40±2℃ with 90~95% RH.
Keep the sample capacitor in the chamber for 48 ±2 hours.
After then, keep the sample capacitor in normal condition for 2hours before measure it.

6.15. Low Temperature Test

The capacitor shall be measured at the maximum capacitance position.

The chamber temperature shall be kept -25±3℃. Keep the sample capacitor in the chamber for
48 ±2 hours.
After then, keep the sample capacitor in normal condition for 2hours before measure it.

6.16. Cleaning Test

The capacitor shall be set approximately maximum capacitance position.

Put the capacitor in toluene, and washer for 10 min
Put the capacitor at the normal condition for drying for 1 hour for measurement.

6.17. Submersion Test

The capacitor shall be set approximately maximum capacitance position.

Put the capacitor in water for 20 min.
Put the capacitor at the normal condition for drying for 2 hour for measurement.

Product specifications V4.1 11/13 STC03M Series

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7. PACKING AND REEL DIMENSION

*TAPING SEPCIFICATION

*REEL DIMENSION

Product specifications V4.1 12/13 STC03M Series

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8. CAUTIONS

Adjustment :
1) Maximum pressure of screwdriver should be less than 100g.f
High pressure can lead to extensive setting drift or damage to internal elements.
2) Use recommended screwdriver. VESSEL 9000, or the tip of screwdriver shall be
insulated such as ceramic.
If a screwdriver is not suitable for trimmer capacitor, it can lead function failure or spoil or
degrade the characteristics
3) After removing from the reflow soldering, cool it down at the room temperature at least 4 hrs.
If cool down time is insufficient, capacitance drift can be larger due to expansion and shrinkage
caused by the heat of resin used for the product, and thermal characteristics of dielectric ceramic.

Soldering :
1) Please refer recommended solder profile [Figure-2]. If the soldering conditions are not suitable,
the trimmer capacitor may deviate from the specified performances characteristic.
2) Please use proper amount of Solder. The amount of solder is critical. Insufficient amounts of
solder can lead to insufficient soldering strength on the PCB. Excessive amounts of solder
may cause the bridging between the terminals or the contact failure due to flux invasion into
the moveable part and contact area.
Flux invasion can cause the degrading of products characteristics.
3) Do not touch a trimmer capacitor body and terminal directly by a soldering iron. If soldering iron
Contacts it, the trimmer capacitor may be seriously damaged.
4) Do not use flow-soldering (dipping soldering).
5) Do not use inappropriate adhesives, such as bond and instant glue.
It might penetrate into trimmer cap.
6) When SEHWA recommended land-pattern is not used, please check mounting alignment

Store :
1) It is recommended to use within 6 months after delivery.
2) Components should be stored under temperature of -10~40℃ and Humidity of 30~70% RH.
3) Do not store the trimmer capacitor in corrosive condition.
4) Do not open the package until just prior to using
5) Do not store under direct sunlight or dewy environment.

Others :
1) Before using trimmer capacitors, please test and make prototype product after assembly
in your particular mass productions line.
2) Do not warp and / or bend PCB to prevent trimmer capacitor from breakage.
3) Do not use locking paint or any substance to secure the rotor position.

Product specifications V4.1 13/13 STC03M Series