Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
T541X108M003AT8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 1000UF 3V 2917	0
T540B107M003AH86107610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 3V 1411	0
F380J226MSA Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 6.3V 0805	2890
T550B187K010AT4251 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 180UF 10V AXIAL	0
TCJE157M016R0040 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 16V 2917	1208
T540D336M025CH8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 25V 2917	0
T543D227K010AHW006D100 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 10V 2917	0
TCME477M006R0007 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 6.3V 2917	0
T540D337M2R5BH8705WAFL KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 2.5V 2917	0
T543B107K010AHS150 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 10V 1411	0
T598D107M016AHS050 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 16V 2917	0
TCJB685M025S0090 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLYMER	0
T540B336M010AH85107610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 10V 1411	0
T540B336K010BH8510 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 10V 1411	0
T540D337M003AH8505 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 3V 2917	0
T540B226K010DH87107280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 10V 1411	0
T540B476M006AH87107610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1411	0
T550B827M006AT4251 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 820UF 6V AXIAL	0
T540D156K0AT8510 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 15UF 2917	0
T540B336K010AH86107280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 10V 1411	0

Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

1. Overview

Tantalum polymer capacitors are a type of electrolytic capacitor utilizing conductive polymer as the electrolyte and tantalum metal as the anode. Compared to traditional liquid-electrolyte tantalum capacitors, they offer lower equivalent series resistance (ESR), higher thermal stability, and longer operational lifespan. Their ability to deliver stable capacitance in compact packages makes them critical components in modern electronics for power management, noise filtering, and energy storage.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Solid Polymer Electrolyte	Ultra-low ESR (<10m ), high ripple current tolerance	High-frequency DC-DC converters
Hybrid Polymer-Electrolyte	Combines polymer and liquid electrolyte for cost-performance balance	Consumer electronics power supplies
High-Voltage Polymer	Rated voltage >25V with enhanced dielectric strength	Industrial motor drives

3. Structure and Composition

Typical construction includes:

Anode: Sintered tantalum pellet with porous structure
Dielectric: Thin Ta₂O₅ layer formed via anodization
Electrolyte: Conductive polymer (e.g., PEDOT:PSS) coating
Cathode: Graphite/silver layered termination

The porous anode structure maximizes surface area while the polymer electrolyte provides solid-state reliability.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Significance
Capacitance Range: 10 F - 1000 F	Determines energy storage capacity
Rated Voltage: 2.5V - 50V	Defines maximum operational voltage
ESR: <20m typical	Impacts power efficiency and thermal performance
Leakage Current: <0.01C*V	Affects battery-powered device standby consumption
Operating Temperature: -55 C to +125 C	Ensures reliability in harsh environments

5. Application Fields

Consumer Electronics: Smartphone power management modules
Automotive: Engine control units (ECUs) and ADAS systems
Industrial: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Medical: Portable diagnostic equipment power filtering
Telecom: 5G base station RF amplifiers

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Product Series	Key Features
Vishay	T55 Series	2000 hours life at 105 C
AVX	TACMIC	Military-grade vibration resistance
KEMET	A700 Series	Automotive AEC-Q200 qualified

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Capacitance-voltage (CV) product must exceed circuit requirements by 20%
ESR requirements for high-frequency noise suppression
Package size constraints (e.g., 3216 vs 7343)
Temperature derating: Reduce rated voltage by 30% at 125 C
Failure mode analysis for safety-critical applications

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include:

Nano-structured polymer electrolytes enabling 30% higher capacitance density
Low-flammability materials for EV battery management systems
Embedded capacitor technology for 5G RF modules
AI-driven accelerated life testing methods

Market demand is projected to grow at 6.2% CAGR through 2030, driven by automotive electrification and IoT device proliferation.