GRM21BR61E226ME44L 22uF 25V X5R Ceramic Capacitor in 0805 Package

ElecSuppliers Part Number GuideAug 15, 2026

GRM21BR61E226ME44L is a Murata multilayer ceramic capacitor designed for compact power and electronic circuits.

Its 22uF capacitance, 25V rated voltage, X5R dielectric and 0805 package make it a practical option for power filtering and local decoupling where board space is limited.

The part is more than a generic 22uF capacitor. The complete MPN identifies a particular combination of electrical and physical characteristics, which is important when matching a production BOM.

22uF Capacitance in an 0805 Package

The 226 section of the part number represents a nominal capacitance of 22uF.

For an MLCC, achieving this capacitance in an 0805 package is useful when the PCB cannot accommodate a larger capacitor.

22uF is commonly used on power rails where additional local capacitance is needed. It can help reduce voltage fluctuations caused by changing load conditions and can provide local energy storage close to the circuit.

25V Rated Voltage

The 25V rating gives GRM21BR61E226ME44L a wider operating range than many low voltage MLCCs.

This makes it relevant to power sections where a 6.3V or 10V capacitor would not provide sufficient voltage margin.

The rated voltage should not be treated as the recommended continuous operating voltage for every design. Engineers should consider the normal supply voltage, transient conditions and required safety margin.

X5R Dielectric

GRM21BR61E226ME44L uses an X5R dielectric.

X5R ceramic capacitors are widely used in power supply circuits because they can provide relatively high capacitance in a small package.

There is one important consideration with high capacitance MLCCs. The actual capacitance can decrease when DC voltage is applied. Therefore, a circuit designed around 22uF should be evaluated using the effective capacitance under its actual operating conditions.

Where GRM21BR61E226ME44L Is Used

This capacitor is particularly relevant to power related PCB designs.

It can be considered for:

• DC DC converter circuits

• Voltage regulator outputs

• Power supply filtering

• Processor power rails

• Embedded control equipment

• Industrial electronics

• Compact consumer electronics

A 22uF MLCC can also be used together with smaller capacitors such as 1uF or 100nF devices. Using several capacitor values allows the power network to address different types of noise and transient behavior.

GRM21BR61E226ME44L PCB Design

The 0805 package occupies relatively little board space, making placement close to a regulator or active device practical.

For switching power supplies, the capacitor should be positioned according to the regulator manufacturer's layout recommendations. Keeping important current paths short can help reduce parasitic effects.

The PCB footprint should also be checked carefully when replacing the component. An electrically similar capacitor may have a different package or terminal configuration.

Choosing a Replacement

A replacement for GRM21BR61E226ME44L should not be selected based on capacitance alone.

The important parameters include:

22uF capacitance

25V rated voltage

X5R dielectric

0805 package

Capacitance tolerance

Effective capacitance under DC bias

A replacement that matches only the nominal 22uF value may not provide equivalent performance in the actual circuit.

GRM21BR61E226ME44L Supplier Search

For procurement, the complete GRM21BR61E226ME44L part number is the most useful search term.

Buyers should confirm the manufacturer, capacitance, voltage rating, dielectric, package, tolerance and product status before approving a supplier or alternative component.

This is especially important for production orders because many 22uF 25V MLCCs may appear similar while having different electrical characteristics.

For compact power supply designs requiring a 22uF 25V X5R MLCC in an 0805 package, GRM21BR61E226ME44L is a specific part number worth evaluating against the circuit requirements.