Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TCME226M035R0025E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 35V 2917	295
TCJT476M006R0055E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1411	0
TCOD106M050R0150E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 10UF 50V 2917	500
F380J226MSA Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 6.3V 0805	2890
TCJE157M016R0040 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 16V 2917	1208
TCME477M006R0007 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 6.3V 2917	0
TCJB685M025S0090 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLYMER	0
TCJT226M010R0150 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 10V 1411	665
TCJY157M016R0040 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 16V 2917	10
TCJD336M035R0100 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 35V 2917	0
TCJC105M063R0300 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 1UF 63V 2312	71
TCJB227M004R0060 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 4V 1411	851
TCJX476M016R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 16V 2917	0
TCJX476M020R0070E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 20V 2917	2468
TCJB684M063R0300E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 0.68UF 63V 1411	1980
TCJC475M063R0200 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 4.7UF 63V 2312	18
TCJD227M006R0040E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 6.3V 2917	0
TCJE337M016R0050 Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 16V 2917	0
TCME477M004R0010E Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 4V 2917	800
F380J336MMALZT Elco (AVX)	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 6.3V 0603	5224

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.