The GX03 Series was developed specifically to address DC

Blocking issues from ~16KHz (-3dB roll-off) to 40GHz in

applications requiring higher voltages than available in our other

Broadband offerings. Rated at 50VDC from -55ºC to +125ºC

with X7R TCC, GX03 products exhibit low insertion loss &

excellent return loss. Using AVX’s patented precision thin film

termination process, the part is designed to be completely

orientation insensitive with a standard EIA 0603 footprint to

minimize board space requirements.

Ni-Sn and Ni-Au terminations are available to cover a wide range

of attachment processes. All GX parts are RoHS compliant.

Au terminated units are wire bondable. Users may, therefore, find

these devices useful in bypass applications when wire bonding

is a necessary part of the manufacturing process.

More information can be obtained by contacting the factory or

your local AVX representative.

GX Series

Ultra Broad Band Capacitor

-2.50

-1.88

-1.25

-0.63

0

0.63

1.25

1.88

2.50

0

8

16

24

32

40

Frequency (GHz)

(Typical)

-70.00

-55.00

-40.00

-25.00

-10.00

0

8

16

24

32

40

Frequency (GHz)

(Typical)

Test Parameters:

Testing to 40GHz performed on Rodgers R04350 microstrip board (T = 10 mils); Trace width = 22 mils: Gap = 24 mils; 50 ohm

(nominal) characteristic impedance. Modelithics model developed through testing on several different substrates including

Alumina (T = 5 mils) measured through 65GHz. THe modeled results presented for R04350 were for a pad width = 20 mils and

a gap = 16 mils.

GX03 Series – Insertion Loss (S21)

GX03 Series – Return Loss (S11)

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

0.86 ± 0.10

(0.034 ± 0.004)

0.86 ± 0.10

(0.034 ± 0.004)

1.52

±

0.10

(0.060

±

0.004)

0.18

±

0.05

(0.007

±

0.002)

mm (inches)

ADVANTAGES

• Ultra-Broadband performance

• Ultra-Low Insertion Loss

• X7R Characteristics

• Excellent Return Loss

APPLICATIONS

• Semi-Conductor Data

Communications Customers

• Receiver Optical Sub-Assemblies

• Transimpedance Amplifier

Customers

• Test Equipment Manufactures