Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	T541X108K003CH8505 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 1000UF 3V 2917	0
	T540B107M003AH8510WAFL KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 3V 1411	0
	M551B127M100AA KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 120UF 100V CHAS MT	0
	T551B256M050AH4251 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 25UF 50V AXIAL	0
	T550B256K100TH4252 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 25UF 100V AXIAL	0
	T540B226K010AH86107280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 10V 1411	0
	T540D227M006AH87057610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 6.3V 2917	0
	T540D336M020AT8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 20V 2917	0
	T541X337M016DT8520 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 16V 2917	0
	T540B476K006CH87107280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1411	0
	T540D227K006BH8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 6.3V 2917	0
	T540B336M006CH8710 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 6.3V 1411	0
	T540B107M004CH86107610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 4V 1411	0
	M551B418K006AS KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 4100UF 6V CHAS MNT	0
	T540D477K2R5BH86057280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 2.5V 2917	0
	T530X108M004ATE006 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 1000UF 4V 2917	0
	T551B127K050AT4251 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 120UF 50V AXIAL	0
	T556B107K060AT KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 60V SMD	0
	T520V227M2R5ATE025 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 2.5V 2917	0
	T540B107M004DH86107610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 4V 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.