Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TCJY477M002R0040E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 2.5V 2917	0
TCJN106M006R0250 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 6.3V 0805	0
TCJY336M016R0060 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 16V 2917	2305
TCJC226M025R0100E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 25V 2312	300
TCJE336M035R0070 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 35V 2917	0
TCJB157M006R0045E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 6.3V 1411	98
TCJB686M006R0070 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 6.3V 1411	11493
TCJB156M016R0150E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 15UF 16V 1411	0
TCJY107M010R0045E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 10V 2917	1835
TCME477M002R0010E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 2.5V 2917	0
TCJD686M010R0045E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 10V 2917	0
TCJD337M004R0025E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 4V 2917	0
TCJX477M006R0050E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 6.3V 2917	0
TCJD157M006R0015E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 6.3V 2917	0
TCJB337M002S0045 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLYMER	0
TCQD477M004R0025E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 4V 2917	307
TCN4107M025R0100 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 25V 2924	624
TCJB155M035R0200 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 1.5UF 35V 1411	741
TCNS106M025R0350E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 25V 1206	0
TCJB684M050R0400E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 0.68UF 50V 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.