TR3C106M016C0450

Tantalum Capacitors

A tantalum capacitor is an electronic component made from a tantalum metal oxide as one of its electrodes. It is used in a variety of applications, most often in decoupling circuits, signal bypassing, and bulk capacitance. The TR3C106M016C0450 is a type of tantalum capacitor that is designed specifically for low-ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) and high ripple current application.

Application Field

TR3C106M016C0450 capacitors are used in a variety of applications and can be found in products such as telecommunication systems, consumer electronics, audio/video equipment, automotive systems, and military/aerospace applications. They are also used in power system shut-down circuits and are ideal for applications requiring low ESR and high ripple current such as computer power supplies and DC-DC converters. This type of capacitor also has excellent high temperature performance, with an operating temperature range of -55 to +125 degrees Celsius.

Working Principle

Tantalum capacitors are based on the dielectric principles of electrolytic capacitors. The anode of the capacitor is made from a tantalum metal oxide film and the cathode is made from a tin-lead alloy or silver anode coating. The two electrodes are separated by an electrolyte solution, usually water or a non-aqueous electrolyte. The dielectric of the capacitor is formed by the tantalum metal oxide film. The Ta2O5 layer acts as the dielectric and stores electrical energy, similar to other capacitor types.

When the capacitor is charged and discharged, the current flows through the oxide layer and creates an electric field. This electric field creates an electric dipole within the oxide, resulting in a change in the polarization of the oxide and a shift in the electrical charge stored in the oxide. This charge and polarization shift creates a capacitance, allowing the capacitor to store energy.

Tantalum capacitors can be found in a variety of different capacitance and voltage ratings. The TR3C106M016C0450 capacitor has a capacitance value of 10microFarads and voltage rating of 16 Volt. It is designed with an extremely low ESR and a high ripple current, making it ideal for applications requiring low ESR and high ripple current such as power supplies and DC-DC converters.

Tantalum capacitors are used in a variety of applications due to their excellent performance characteristics at high temperatures and their low ESR. The TR3C106M016C0450 capacitor is an example of a specially designed high ripple current capacitor that is ideal for power supply designs and DC-DC converters.