TLCT107M010XTA

Tantalum Capacitors

Tantalum capacitors are a form of electrolytic capacitor that offer distinct advantages over other forms of capacitors due to their high level of stability and low leakage current. This makes them ideal for a wide variety of applications and they have been available in most electronic systems for many years. The TLCT107M010XTA is a type of tantalum capacitor specifically designed for military and aerospace applications because it provides superior performance in these demanding environments.

Application Field

The TLCT107M010XTA is a tantalum capacitor with a case size of 10mm or less, suitable for use with high-density surface mounted devices such as chips, circuit boards, or other components in miniature devices. Examples of applications where this device may be used include: aircraft avionics, medical instrumentation, automotive electronics, communications equipment, computer and industrial control systems, instrumentation and test equipment, military, and space applications.

In these applications, the TLCT107M010XTA provides high-performance and reliability due to its low ESR, tight capacitance tolerance, and high-temperature operation capability. The low ESR characteristic allows for better frequency response in demanding high-frequency operation, while the tightly-controlled capacitor elements provide for less variation in the circuit performance. The high-temperature operation makes the component suitable for usage in wider range of temperature environments than other similar capacitors.

Working Principle

The TLCT107M010XTA uses the same working principle as all other tantalum capacitors since they all have a common operating principle. All of these devices have a total of four electrodes which are used to form a capacitor. These electrodes are typically composed of an anode and a cathode, connected by a dielectric material. The most common dielectric material used in these devices is tantalum, an electrolytic metal which is used because of its high dielectric constant and low dissipation factor.

When a voltage is applied to the device, the internal electric field pulls ions from the electrolyte through the anode and into the capacitors, thus forming a capacitive connection between them. This physical connection between the two electrodes forms the basis of the capacitor’s storage of energy. When the voltage is removed from the device, the ions move back into the electrolyte and the capacitance of the device decreases.

By combining its low ESR, tight capacitance tolerance, and high temperature operation feature, the TLCT107M010XTA tantalum capacitor uniquely provides high performance for military and aerospace applications. This device provides the reliability and high-performance solutions required by these demanding environment, making it the perfect choice for these applications.