TPSV107M020R0200

Tantalum Capacitors

A tantalum capacitor, also known as a ta-cap, is a type of electrolytic capacitor and has become the most commonly used capacitor in modern electronics. It has a very high capacitance per unit volume and can offer more capacitance than aluminum and ceramic capacitors. Unlike other electrolytic capacitors these capacitors have a kind of anodic materiel and do not need any external circuitry to polarize.

The TPSV107M020R0200 is a type of surface mount tantalum capacitor. It is a very small, rugged device designed primarily for use in high performance applications where small size and reliability are the key requirements. The capacitor features a low ESR with very low inductance and is also very efficient with respect to power losses during switching cycles. The TPSV107M020R0200 also features a 105°C operation temperature and can thus provide high temperature resistance.

Application Field and Working Principle

Tantalum capacitors are primarily used for smoothing applications such as those found in power supplies and regulators. They are also used for general purpose decoupling and signal filtering. In addition, their very low ESR and small size make them suitable for use in high frequency switching applications from DC-to-DC converters and RF communications equipment.

The TPSV107M020R0200 is used for the same purposes as regular tantalum capacitors. Its main advantage over other capacitors lies in its small size and very low ESR values. This allows it to be used in a wide variety of applications and makes it an ideal choice for high frequency switching applications.

The working principle of a tantalum capacitor is similar to that of an electrolytic capacitor. The anode and cathode are separated by a dielectric, usually tantalum oxide. When a voltage is applied to the capacitor, the dielectric is partially polarized, increasing its capacitance. This change in capacitance, therefore, allows the capacitor to act as a low pass filter, allowing only specific frequencies to pass through it.

The TPSV107M020R0200 is a surface mount tantalum capacitor with a low ESR and very low inductance. This capacitor is suitable for high frequency switching applications and can be used for decoupling and signal filtering due to its low capacitance per unit volume. Moreover, its very low inductance allows for high efficiency switching cycles.

Tantalum capacitors, and especially the TPSV107M020R0200, are becoming increasingly popular due to their high capacitance per volume, reliability and small size. They are an ideal choice for high frequency switching applications and are very reliable in extreme temperature conditions.