Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
M550B418M006AG KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 4100UF 6V CHAS MNT	0
T541X158K2R5DH8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 1500UF 2.5V 2917	0
M550B757M075BA KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 750UF 75V CHAS MNT	0
T541X107M020AH8510 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 20V 2917	0
T540D337M2R5AH8605WAFL KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 2.5V 2917	0
T540D227M004BH85057280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 4V 2917	0
T591V227M2R5ATE009 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 2.5V 2917	416
M551B208M015AA KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 2000UF 15V CHAS MT	0
T540D226M030BH8605 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 22UF 30V 2917	0
T541X476M030BT8610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 30V 2917	0
T556B686K030AH KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 30V SMD	0
T520X477M006AHE018 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 6.3V 2917	0
T540D477M2R5AH8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 2.5V 2917	0
T541X687M004CH8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 680UF 4V 2917	0
T540B157M003CH87107610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 3V 1411	0
T541X158K2R5DT8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 1500UF 2.5V 2917	0
T540B157M003DH87107280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 3V 1411	0
T523H337M016APE070 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 16V 2924	1297
T545X337M016ATE025 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 16V 2917	2720
T550B756M075AH4252 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 75UF 75V AXIAL	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.