T86C106M020ESSS

Tantalum capacitors, also called Ta capacitors, are one of the most widely used electronic components in microelectronics, communications, industrial and military equipment. They are used in a wide range of applications from consumer electronics to automotive, aerospace and medical devices. T86C106M020ESSS is one of the most popular models in the world.

Overview

T86C106M020ESSS is a surface-mount tantalum capacitor with a MnO2 solid electrolyte. It is designed for high frequency switching applications and has a low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and a wide operating temperature range. It is typically used in applications such as clock/timing circuits, voltage regulation, and power management.

Features

• ESR: T86C106M020ESSS has an ESR of less than 0.2 Ohms at 100kHz and 1.0V.
• Capacitance: It has a capacitance of 10µF.
• Voltage: The rated voltage is 6.3V.
• Temperature Range: It can operate at temperatures from -55℃ to 85℃.
• Package Type: It is available in a 12-pin, “H” shaped package.

Applications

T86C106M020ESSS has a wide range of applications including:

• Automotive ECUs and infotainment systems
• Hard disk drive voltage regulation
• Cell phones, PDAs and battery management systems
• Medical implantable devices
• Aerospace equipment
• Networking and industrial control equipment

T86C106M020ESSS is ideal for high frequency switching applications as it has a low ESR and can operate within a wide temperature range.

Working Principle

Tantalum capacitors consist of two metal plates – usually constructed from tantalum – and a solid electrolyte material, usually manganese dioxide (MnO₂). When a voltage is applied across the capacitor plates, an electrical charge is stored on the tantalum plate in the form of an electric field. This electric field generates a counter-electrostatic field that opposes any further increase in charge, thus limiting the amount of charge that can be held on the capacitor plates. This capacitance is inversely proportional to the spacing between the plates. The amount of charge that can be held on the capacitor is also related to the voltage applied across the capacitor.

The MnO₂ solid electrolyte provides a conducting path between the capacitor plates, allowing current to pass through the capacitor. This makes the capacitor ideal for applications such as clock/timing circuits and voltage regulation.

Conclusion

T86C106M020ESSS is a surface-mount tantalum capacitor with a low ESR and wide temperature range. It is commonly used in a variety of applications including automotive ECUs, hard disk drive voltage regulation, cell phones and medical implantable devices. Its working principle is based on the electrical field generated between two metal plates and the semiconductive properties of the solid electrolyte material.