TM3C226K016CBA

Tantalum Capacitors

Tantalum capacitors are dry capacitors constructed from a tantalum metal foil or wire and a thinly oxidized film into a steel anode can. They are available in small sizes, and can offer higher levels of capacitance than ceramic disc capacitors for the same size. They have a voltage rating for 64V to 450V, and have very low impedance values when compared to Electrolytic, Ceramic, or some film capacitors.

TM3C226K016CBA Application Field and Working Principle

TM3C226K016CBA is a tantalum capacitor with high specific power and low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance). It is mainly used for power management in portable communications, medical systems, consumer applications, and automotive electronics. The main feature of the TM3C226K016CBA is its very low specific power. It offers very good resistance to ripple current, making it a suitable capacitor for use in power supplies. Additionally it can handle high operating temperature range, which makes it useful in many different types of circuits.

The working principle of the TM3C226K016CBA is relatively simple. It is constructed using a tantalum oxides film separated from the anode can by an internal isolator. When a voltage is applied to the capacitor, the electrical field causes the electric charges to build up between the dielectric and the anode can. This creates a capacitance, which is the amount of electric charge that can be stored in the capacitor. As the voltage increases, the capacitance stored also increases. When the maximum voltage is exceeded, the capacitor will short out, thus protecting the circuit from damage.

When it comes to comparing the TM3C226K016CBA with other types of capacitors, the main advantages are its very low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) and its very low specific power. The low ESR helps reduce losses due to heat build up, and the low specific power helps reduce losses due to poor dielectric absorption. Additionally, the TM3C226K016CBA can offer a high temperature range (-55°C to +105°C) which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Overall, the TM3C226K016CBA tantalum capacitor offers many great features to make it an ideal component for a range of high-reliability applications. It provides excellent charge storage capabilities, high temperature ranges, low ESR and low losses. They are also smaller than ceramic disc capacitors and can offer higher levels of capacitance for the same size. Therefore, they are a popular choice for many power management applications.