Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TCME687M006R0012 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 680UF 6.3V 2917	224
TCJE156M050R0100 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 15UF 50V 2917	400
F380J106MMAAH2 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 6.3V 0603	12340
TCJK476M006R0150E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1206	0
TCJB106M035R0200E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 35V 1411	14670
TCNT157M006R0200E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 6.3V 1411	4000
TCJB336M006R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 6.3V 1411	0
TCJT476M006R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1411	0
TCJB226M020R0090E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 20V 1411	3959
TCJA106M010R0300 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 10V 1206	13992
TCJX476M016R0045 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 16V 2917	678
TCJY156M035R0100 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 15UF 35V 2917	1936
TCJY337M004R0040 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 4V 2917	1626
TCBD106M035CRSZ0H00 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 35V 2917	964
TCJB105M050R0300 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 1UF 50V 1411	6086
TCJD156M035R0100E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 15UF 35V 2917	0
TCJA106M025R0150E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 25V 1206	1579
TCBB336M006CRSZ0700 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 6.3V 1411	4000
F381E225MMA Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 2.2UF 25V 0603	6295
TCJY107M016R0050E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 16V 2917	7717

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.