Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TCJK476M006R0200 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1206	1220
TCME477M006R0010 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 6.3V 2917	686
TCJB156M025R0100E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 15UF 25V 1411	1263
TCJB686M006R0055E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 6.3V 1411	0
TCJE686M025R0050 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 25V 2917	400
TCJY337M002R0040E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 2.5V 2917	0
TCJB156M025R0150E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 15UF 25V 1411	0
TCJD476M025R0060 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 25V 2917	135
TCJE107M025R0080 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 25V 2917	651
TCJB155M050S0300 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLYMER	0
TCME477M006R0010E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 6.3V 2917	360
TCJH336M016R0150E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 16V 1411	4445
TCJB337M002R0035E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 2.5V 1411	0
TCJY157M006R0040 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 6.3V 2917	3524
TCJB155M035R0200E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 1.5UF 35V 1411	0
TCJB227M002R0035E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 2.5V 1411	1800
TCJY106M035R0070 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 35V 2917	743
TCJB686M004R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 4V 1411	0
TCJB684M063S0300 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLYMER	0
TCJA686M004R0250 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 4V 1206	2000

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.