Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Category Introduction

Tantalum polymer capacitors are a polarized capacitor type distinguished by their use of a conductive polymer anode material, instead of the manganese dioxide traditionally used for other dry tantalum devices. While their cost tends to be higher, they also generally exhibit better electrical performance compared to traditional Ta-MnO2 device construction, along with a more benign failure mode that simplifies application considerations.

Product List

9162 Items

Mfr Part #	Quantity Available	UnitPrice	Series	Packaging	Product Status	Capacitance	Tolerance	Voltage - Rated	Type	ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)	Operating Temperature	Lifetime @ Temp.	Mounting Type	Package / Case	Size / Dimension	Height - Seated (Max)	Lead Spacing	Manufacturer Size Code	Ratings	Features
F381A225MMA CAP TANT POLY 2.2UF 10V 0603 KYOCERA AVX	712	$0.77	F38	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	2.2 µF	±20%	10 V	Molded	500mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	1000 Hrs @ 85°C	Surface Mount	0603 (1608 Metric)	0.063" L x 0.033" W (1.60mm x 0.85mm)	0.035" (0.90mm)	-	M	-	General Purpose
T58W9105M035C0500 CAP TANT POLY 1UF 35V 0805 Vishay Polytech	1,186	$0.80	vPolyTan™ T58	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	1 µF	±20%	35 V	Molded	500mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	1000 Hrs @ 85°C	Surface Mount	0805 (2012 Metric)	0.079" L x 0.049" W (2.00mm x 1.25mm)	0.035" (0.90mm)	-	W9	-	General Purpose
TCJB106M025R0090 CAP TANT POLY 10UF 25V 1411 KYOCERA AVX	315	$0.77	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	10 µF	±20%	25 V	Molded	90mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1411 (3528 Metric), 1210	0.138" L x 0.110" W (3.50mm x 2.80mm)	0.083" (2.10mm)	-	B	-	General Purpose
TCJA106M016R0200 CAP TANT POLY 10UF 16V 1206 KYOCERA AVX	75	$0.91	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	10 µF	±20%	16 V	Molded	200mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 125°C	2000 Hrs @ 125°C	Surface Mount	1206 (3216 Metric)	0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)	0.071" (1.80mm)	-	A	-	General Purpose
TCJA476M006R0200 CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1206 KYOCERA AVX	81	$0.81	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	47 µF	±20%	6.3 V	Molded	200mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1206 (3216 Metric)	0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)	0.071" (1.80mm)	-	A	-	General Purpose
TCJA106M010R0300 CAP TANT POLY 10UF 10V 1206 KYOCERA AVX	719	$0.85	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	10 µF	±20%	10 V	Molded	300mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 125°C	2000 Hrs @ 125°C	Surface Mount	1206 (3216 Metric)	0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)	0.071" (1.80mm)	-	A	-	General Purpose
TCJA106M020R0150 CAP TANT POLY 10UF 20V 1206 KYOCERA AVX	9	$0.84	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	10 µF	±20%	20 V	Molded	150mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1206 (3216 Metric)	0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)	0.071" (1.80mm)	-	A	-	General Purpose
F380J476MMAAXEH3 CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 0603 KYOCERA AVX	684	$0.92	F38	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	47 µF	±20%	6.3 V	Molded	300mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	1000 Hrs @ 85°C	Surface Mount	0603 (1608 Metric)	0.063" L x 0.032" W (1.60mm x 0.80mm)	0.035" (0.90mm)	-	M	-	General Purpose
TCJA106M025R0150 CAP TANT POLY 10UF 25V 1206 KYOCERA AVX	1,131	$0.88	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	10 µF	±20%	25 V	Molded	150mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1206 (3216 Metric)	0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)	0.071" (1.80mm)	-	A	-	General Purpose
TCJA106M025R0150E CAP TANT POLY 10UF 25V 1206 KYOCERA AVX	209	$0.87	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	10 µF	±20%	25 V	Molded	150mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1206 (3216 Metric)	0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)	0.071" (1.80mm)	-	A	-	General Purpose
F380J226MMA CAP TANT POLY 22UF 6.3V 0603 KYOCERA AVX	558	$0.93	F38	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	22 µF	±20%	6.3 V	Molded	500mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	1000 Hrs @ 85°C	Surface Mount	0603 (1608 Metric)	0.063" L x 0.033" W (1.60mm x 0.85mm)	0.035" (0.90mm)	-	M	-	General Purpose
TCJB157M006R0070 CAP TANT POLY 150UF 6.3V 1411 KYOCERA AVX	447	$0.87	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	150 µF	±20%	6.3 V	Molded	70mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1411 (3528 Metric), 1210	0.138" L x 0.110" W (3.50mm x 2.80mm)	0.083" (2.10mm)	-	B	-	General Purpose
TCJB107M006R0070 CAP TANT POLY 100UF 6.3V 1411 KYOCERA AVX	853	$0.89	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	100 µF	±20%	6.3 V	Molded	70mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1411 (3528 Metric), 1210	0.138" L x 0.110" W (3.50mm x 2.80mm)	0.083" (2.10mm)	-	B	-	General Purpose
T520B107M006ATE070 CAP TANT POLY 100UF 6.3V 1411 KEMET	171	$0.91	KO-CAP® T520	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	100 µF	±20%	6.3 V	Molded	70mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1411 (3528 Metric)	0.138" L x 0.110" W (3.50mm x 2.80mm)	0.079" (2.00mm)	-	B	-	General Purpose
T520A107M006ATE045 CAP TANT POLY 100UF 6.3V 1206 KEMET	1,045	$0.91	KO-CAP® T520	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	100 µF	±20%	6.3 V	Molded	45mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 125°C	Surface Mount	1206 (3216 Metric)	0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)	0.071" (1.80mm)	-	A	-	General Purpose
TCJB107M006R0045 CAP TANT POLY 100UF 6.3V 1411 KYOCERA AVX	919	$0.92	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	100 µF	±20%	6.3 V	Molded	45mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1411 (3528 Metric), 1210	0.138" L x 0.110" W (3.50mm x 2.80mm)	0.083" (2.10mm)	-	B	-	General Purpose
TCJB106M035S0200 CAP TANT POLY 10UF 35V 1411 KYOCERA AVX	557	$1.03	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	10 µF	±20%	35 V	Molded	200mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1411 (3528 Metric), 1210	0.138" L x 0.110" W (3.50mm x 2.80mm)	0.075" (1.90mm)	-	B	-	General Purpose
T520B336M010ATE070 CAP TANT POLY 33UF 10V 1411 KEMET	330	$0.88	KO-CAP® T520	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	33 µF	±20%	10 V	Molded	70mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1411 (3528 Metric)	0.138" L x 0.110" W (3.50mm x 2.80mm)	0.079" (2.00mm)	-	B	-	General Purpose
T520A106M010ATE080 CAP TANT POLY 10UF 10V 1206 KEMET	365	$0.94	KO-CAP® T520	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	10 µF	±20%	10 V	Molded	80mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1206 (3216 Metric)	0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)	0.071" (1.80mm)	-	A	-	General Purpose
TCJB476M010R0070 CAP TANT POLY 47UF 10V 1411 KYOCERA AVX	2	$0.96	TCJ	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	47 µF	±20%	10 V	Molded	70mOhm @ 100kHz	-55°C ~ 105°C	2000 Hrs @ 105°C	Surface Mount	1411 (3528 Metric), 1210	0.138" L x 0.110" W (3.50mm x 2.80mm)	0.083" (2.10mm)	-	B	-	General Purpose

About Tantalum Polymer Capacitor

What are Tantalum Polymer Capacitor?

Tantalum Polymer Capacitor

Tantalum Polymer Capacitors are advanced electronic components known for their high capacitance, low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and excellent frequency characteristics. They function by storing and releasing electrical energy through a tantalum anode, a conductive polymer cathode, and an electrolyte. The tantalum anode is oxidized to form a dielectric layer, which is crucial for the capacitor's operation. The conductive polymer serves as the cathode, offering superior conductivity and stability compared to traditional electrolytes. This unique construction allows tantalum polymer capacitors to deliver reliable performance in high-frequency applications, making them ideal for modern electronic devices.

Types of Tantalum Polymer Capacitor

Surface-Mount Tantalum Polymer Capacitors

These capacitors are designed for surface-mount technology (SMT) applications, providing compact solutions for high-density circuit boards. They are characterized by their small size, low profile, and ease of installation, making them suitable for portable electronics, smartphones, and wearable devices.

Through-Hole Tantalum Polymer Capacitors

Through-hole tantalum polymer capacitors are used in applications requiring robust mechanical connections. They are typically larger than their surface-mount counterparts and are ideal for industrial equipment and power supplies where durability and reliability are paramount.

High-Temperature Tantalum Polymer Capacitors

These capacitors are engineered to operate in extreme temperature environments, often exceeding 125°C. They are used in automotive and aerospace applications where components must withstand harsh conditions without compromising performance.

How to choose Tantalum Polymer Capacitor?

When selecting a tantalum polymer capacitor, consider the following key parameters:

Capacitance: Choose a capacitance value that meets the energy storage requirements of your application.
Voltage Rating: Ensure the capacitor can handle the maximum voltage in your circuit to prevent breakdown.
Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR): Opt for low ESR values for applications requiring high-frequency performance.
Temperature Range: Select capacitors with appropriate temperature ratings for your operating environment.
Size and Form Factor: Consider the physical dimensions and mounting style (surface-mount or through-hole) that fit your design.

To evaluate product quality and reliability, review supplier certifications, customer reviews, and test reports. Consider environmental factors such as humidity and vibration, and follow installation guidelines to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Applications of Tantalum Polymer Capacitor

Consumer Electronics

In consumer electronics, tantalum polymer capacitors are used in smartphones, tablets, and laptops for power management and signal filtering. Their compact size and high capacitance make them ideal for space-constrained designs.

Automotive Industry

These capacitors are employed in automotive electronics for engine control units, infotainment systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Their ability to withstand high temperatures and vibrations ensures reliability in demanding automotive environments.

Telecommunications

In telecommunications, tantalum polymer capacitors are used in base stations, routers, and network infrastructure for power regulation and noise suppression, ensuring stable and efficient data transmission.

Medical Devices

Medical devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and imaging equipment utilize tantalum polymer capacitors for their reliability and long life. They provide stable power delivery and signal integrity, crucial for patient safety and device performance.

Industrial Equipment

In industrial applications, these capacitors are found in power supplies, motor drives, and control systems. Their robust construction and high capacitance support efficient energy management and system stability in harsh industrial environments.