Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TCJA107M006R0150E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 6.3V 1206	0
TCJY107M016R0050 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 16V 2917	0
TCJB107M002R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 2.5V 1411	0
TCJP105M025R0500 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 1UF 25V 0805	0
TCJ5337M016R0100E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 16V 2917	1200
TCJD686M016R0050 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 16V 2917	0
TCJP105M025R0500E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 1UF 25V 0805	2548
TCJK476M006R0150 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1206	0
TCJT336M010R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 10V 1411	0
TCJN226M006R0500E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 6.3V 0805	0
TCJD157M006R0040 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 6.3V 2917	630
TCJH686M006R0100E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 6.3V 1411	4999
TCJE476M035S0055 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 35V 2917	0
TCME108M004R0012E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 1000UF 4V 2917	730
TCJY336M016R0060E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 16V 2917	0
TCJT106M016R0200 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 16V 1411	766
TCJD685M063R0120 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 6.8UF 63V 2917	202
TCBD686M010CRSZ0700 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 10V 2917	1000
TCNS107M006R0250 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 6.3V 1206	4498
TCN4158M006R0055 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 1500UF 6.3V 2924	2824800

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.