The X2Y Advantage Shorter current path, Smaller current loops
{"Image DocumentName": "The X2Y Advantage Shorter current path, Smaller current loops", "Image ImageDescription": "Dual parallel current paths to ground reduce inductance. Opposing current flow reduces mutual inductance by cancellation. The structure is balanced, resulting in exceptional common mode filtering. X2Y is typically 1/10th the inductance of a like-sized conventional MLCC. Unlike MLCCs, inductance does not increase with size. There are a number of advantages for using a X2Y cap versus a regular MLCC cap. The construction of the X2Y cap allows for electrodes to be placed on the sides of the cap. This radically reduces the inductance of the cap as there is a much shorter current path from end to end, and the current loops become much smaller. There are also dual current paths to ground, which will reduce the overall inductance of the device. This feature is a benefit as the inductance does not increase with increasing size of the device. Also, the typical inductance is very small as compared to a comparable sized MLCC of another type. Due to the low inductance and balanced nature of the capacitor, the device provides exceptional common mode filtering. When the X2Y is used across a differential input, additional common mode caps are not needed. This provides excellent filtering with fewer components.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}