Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TCME336M025R0060E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 25V 2917	790
TCJU107M025R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 25V 2924	463
TCJD227M016R0035E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 16V 2917	500
TCJB157M006R0069E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 6.3V 1411	0
TCJB686M006R0055 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 6.3V 1411	7994
TCJD337M006R0050E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 6.3V 2917	40
F380J336MSA Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 6.3V 0805	0
F381A106MMAAH1 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 10V 0603	35422
TCJE337M016R0050E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 16V 2917	393
F380J106MUA Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 6.3V 0402	5130
TCJB686M006R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 6.3V 1411	5984
TCJN106M006R0500E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 6.3V 0805	5440
TCJC685M035R0200 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 6.8UF 35V 2312	876
TCJB337M002R0035 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 2.5V 1411	5257
TCJY157M010R0045E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 10V 2917	0
TCJT226M010R0070 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 10V 1411	312
TCJD685M050R0120E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 6.8UF 50V 2917	0
TCJD227M006R0025E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 6.3V 2917	0
TCJB227M004R0045 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 4V 1411	0
TCJY226M025R0070 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 25V 2917	1738

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.