Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
T540D337M006DH87107610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 6.3V 2917	0
T540D156M035BH8510 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 15UF 35V 2917	0
T540B157M003BH86107280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 3V 1411	0
T551B107M060AH KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 60V AXIAL	0
T540B686K004AH8610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 68UF 4V 1411	0
T540B476M006AH85107610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 47UF 6.3V 1411	0
T520D687M2R5ATE040 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 680UF 2.5V 2917	668
T551B187M010AH4251 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 180UF 10V AXIAL	0
T541X157K016BT8610 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 16V 2917	0
T540D337K003AH8705 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 330UF 3V 2917	0
T540D477K2R5AH8605 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 2.5V 2917	0
T540B336K006DH87107280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 6.3V 1411	0
T540D336M030CH8710 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 33UF 30V 2917	0
T540D477M2R5BH85057280 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 470UF 2.5V 2917	0
T556B107K050AT KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 50V SMD	0
T541X687K004AT8505 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 680UF 4V 2917	0
T598V157M006AHS025 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 150UF 6.3V 2917	0
T520B227M2R5ATE035 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 220UF 2.5V 1411	626
M551B108K060AS KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 1000UF 60V CHAS MT	0
T598V107M010AHS045 KEMET	CAP TANT POLY 100UF 10V 2917	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.