TPSD157M016R0060

Operating Temperature:	-55°C ~ 125°C
Failure Rate:	--
Features:	General Purpose
Manufacturer Size Code:	D
Lead Spacing:	--
Height - Seated (Max):	0.122" (3.10mm)
Size / Dimension:	0.287" L x 0.169" W (7.30mm x 4.30mm)
Package / Case:	2917 (7343 Metric)
Mounting Type:	Surface Mount
Lifetime @ Temp.:	--
Series:	TPS
ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance):	60 mOhm
Type:	Molded
Voltage - Rated:	16V
Tolerance:	±20%
Capacitance:	150µF
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)

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Introduction

Tantalum capacitors, also known as tantalum electrolytic capacitors, are polarized capacitors that use tantalum as its main component. Explosives, anti-jamming and other advantages have good performance after being applied in the fields of defense, aerospace, telecommunications, oil and gas pipelines, medical, industrial control, instrumentation and so on. There are also many applications of tantalum capacitors. Typical cases include decoupling and filtering, energy storage and high-frequency, high-density circuit boards. Among these capacitors, the TPSD157M016R0060 is a type of non-solid tantalum electrolytic capacitor manufacturing by AVX and belongs to a series of TPSD which has a higher voltage range between 16-50 volts and a case size including 1206 (3.2mm x 1.6mm) to 7343 (18.5mm x 7.3mm). As a drop-in replacement, this capacitor has become very popular due to its high reliability, long life and reliable failure mode operation.

Application field and working principle

The TPSD157M016R0060 has been designed for use in a variety of different applications, including those which call for high reliability under harsh environmental conditions, high frequencies, and high temperatures. In particular, it is ideal for use in military grade systems, including avionic and weapon systems, medical equipment, industrial automation and control systems, data acquisition systems, and industrial power systems. In addition to these applications, the TPSD157M016R0060 can also be used as a filtering capacitor for signal lines in motors, noise filters of power supplies, and high-efficiency power supplies. The high temperature and humidity characteristics also make it a valuable component for outdoor, thermal runaway protection circuits, high-voltage differential voltage protection circuits, and ultra-high frequency switching power supplies.The working principle of the TPSD157M016R0060 is quite simple. Firstly, most of these capacitors are composed of a dielectric ensemble, as well as two opposite electrodes. The electrodes are metallized, with one side (anode) being made of tantalum or manganese dioxide, while the other side (cathode) is made of another metal. When an electrical signal is applied across the two electrodes, electrical current flows from the anode to the cathode. This current flow produces an electrical force across the two electrodes that separates the charges, causing a charge storage capacity to be generated. This charge storage capacity is known as capacitance, which is what makes tantulum capacitors so effective in a wide range of applications.

Advantages

The advantages of the TPSD157M016R0060 are many. Firstly, it is capable of delivering high reliability and low equivalent series resistance (ESR) at very high temperatures. This makes them suitable for a wide range of high temperature and harsh environmental applications, where maximum performance needs to be achieved. Secondly, its electrical double layer (EDL) structure gives the capacitor excellent low-frequency characteristics. This can be important when used as a filter or in any application requiring low-frequency operations. Thirdly, the tantalum dielectric layer gives the device very high capacitance values, enabling them to be used in applications where higher speeds, longer life and greater power handling capabilities are required.

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of the TPSD157M016R0060 are few, though they should be taken into consideration. Firstly, because these tantalum electrolytic capacitors are polarized, they must be connected correctly in order to work properly. Secondly, the long life provided by these capacitors comes at the cost of the anodic metal dissolution. This can result in performance degradation over time, which may mean the capacitor needs replaced more often than it would with traditional aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Also, due to their high capacitance, they may store more energy than most other capacitors, thus making them possibly susceptible to higher levels of power failure. Finally, their relatively high cost means that they may not be suitable for all applications.

Conclusion

In summary, the TPSD157M016R0060 is a high-performance, high-voltage tantalum capacitor designed for use in a variety of applications. Its advantages, including its high reliability and long life, coupled with its simple working principle and good performance after being applied in harsh environment, make it the perfect choice for any application which calls for dependable electrical performance. At the same time, however, its disadvantages, such as its need to be connected correctly, limited lifetime and higher cost should be taken into account.

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