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Surface Mount
Tantalum Capacitors
Index
Introduction
TAJ – Standard Series
TAJ – Low Profile Series
TPS – High Performance, Low ESR
TACmicrochip
TAZ – Specialist Series
CWR09 MIL-C-55365/4
CWR11 MIL-C-55365/8
Technical Summary & Application Guidelines
Packaging
Questions & Answers
Technical Publications
Fax Back Form
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Introduction
AVX Tantalum
AVX Paignton is the Divisional Headquarters for the Tantalum
division which has manufacturing locations in Paignton in the
UK, Biddeford in Maine, USA, Juarez in Mexico, Lanskroun
in the Czech Republic and El Salvador.
The Division takes its name from the raw material used to
make its main products, Tantalum Capacitors. Tantalum is
an element extracted from ores found alongside tin and
niobium deposits; the major sources of supply are Canada,
Brazil and Australasia.
So for high volume tantalum capacitors with leading edge
technology call us first -
AVX your global partner.
TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
The amount of capacitance possible in a tantalum capacitor
is directly related to the type of tantalum powder used to
manufacture the anode.
The graph following shows how the CV/g has steadily
increased over time, thus allowing the production of larger
and larger capacitances with the same physical volume.
CV/g is the measure used to define the volumetric efficiency
of a powder, a high CV/g means a higher capacitance from
the same volume.
These improvements in the powder have been achieved
through close development with the material suppliers.
AVX Tantalum is committed to driving the available technology
forwards as is clearly identified by the new TACmicrochip
technology and the standard codes under development.
If you have any specific requirements, please contact your
local AVX sales office for details on how AVX Tantalum can
assist you in addressing your future requirements.
Tantalum Powder CV/gm
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1975
CV/g ('000s)
1980
1985
1990
Year
1995
2000
WORKING WITH THE CUSTOMER
- ONE STOP SHOPPING
In line with our desire to become the number one supplier in
the world for passive and interconnection components, AVX
constantly feels the need to look forward and innovate.
It is not good enough to market the best products, the
customer must have access to a service system which suits
their needs and benefits their business.
The AVX ‘one stop shopping’ concept is already beneficial
in meeting the needs of major OEMs while worldwide
partnerships with only the premier division of distributors aids
the smaller user.
Helping to market the breadth and depth of our electronic
component line card and support our customers are a
dedicated team of commercial sales people, applications
engineers and product marketing managers. Their qualifica-
tions are hopefully always appropriate to your commercial
need, but as higher levels of technical expertise are required,
access directly to the appropriate department is seamless
and transparent.
Total quality starts and finishes with our customer service,
and where cost and quality are perceived as given quantities
the AVX service invariably has us selected as the preferred
supplier.
Facilities are equipped with instant worldwide computer and
telecommunication links connected to every sales and pro-
duction site worldwide. That ensures that our customers
delivery requirements are consistently met wherever in the
world they may be.
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Introduction
AVX Tantalum
APPLICATIONS
2-16 Volt
Low ESR
Low Profile Case
0603 available
Low Failure Rate
High Volumetric Efficiency
Temperature Stability
Stable over Time
50 Volt @ 85°C
33 Volt @ 125°C
Automotive range due
second half 1998
High Reliability
Temperature Stability
QS9000 approved
2-35 Volt
Low ESR
Low Profile Case
0603 available
Low Failure Rate
High Volumetric Efficiency
Temperature Stability
Stable over Time
QUALITY STATEMENTS
AVX’s focus is CUSTOMER satisfaction - customer satisfac-
tion in the broadest sense: product quality, technical support,
product availability and all at a competitive price.
In pursuance of the ethos and established goals of our
corporate wide QV2000 program, it is the stated objective
of AVX Tantalum to supply our customers with a world class
service in the manufacturing and supplying of electronic
components which will result in an adequate return on
investment.
This world class service shall be defined as consistently
supplying product and services of the highest quality and
reliability.
This should encompass, but not be restricted to all aspects
of the customer supply chain.
In addition any new or changed products, processes or
services will be qualified to established standards of quality
and reliability.
The objectives and guidelines listed above shall be achieved
by the following codes of practice:
1.
Continual objective evaluation of customer needs and
expectations for the future and the leverage of all AVX
resources to meet this challenge.
2.
By continually fostering and promoting culture of continu-
ous improvement through ongoing training and empowered
participation of employees at all levels of the company.
3.
By Continuous Process Improvement using sound engi-
neering principles to enhance existing equipment, material
and processes. This will involve the application of the
science of S.P.C. focused on improving the Process
Capability Index, Cpk.
All AVX Tantalum manufacturing locations are ISO9000
approved and Paignton is approved to QS9000 - Automotive
Quality System Requirements.
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TAJ Series
The TAJ standard series encompasses
the five key sizes recognized by major
OEMs throughout the world. The V case
size has been added to the TAJ range
to allow high CVs to be offered. The
operational temperature is -55°C to
+85°C at rated voltage and up to +125°C
with voltage derating in applications
utilizing recommended series resistance.
TAJ is available in standard and extended
ranges.
CASE DIMENSIONS:
millimeters (inches)
Code
A
B
C
D
E
V
EIA
Code
3216
3528
6032
7343
7343H
W+0.2 (0.008)
-0.1 (0.004)
1.6 (0.063)
2.8 (0.110)
3.2 (0.126)
4.3 (0.169)
4.3 (0.169)
6.1 (0.240)
L±0.2 (0.008)
3.2 (0.126)
3.5 (0.138)
6.0 (0.236)
7.3 (0.287)
7.3 (0.287)
7.3 (0.287)
H+0.2 (0.008)
-0.1 (0.004)
1.6 (0.063)
1.9 (0.075)
2.6 (0.102)
2.9 (0.114)
4.1 (0.162)
3.45±0.3
(0.136±0.012)
W
1
±0.2 (0.008)
1.2 (0.047)
2.2 (0.087)
2.2 (0.087)
2.4 (0.094)
2.4 (0.094)
3.1 (0.120)
A+0.3 (0.012)
-0.2 (0.008)
0.8 (0.031)
0.8 (0.031)
1.3 (0.051)
1.3 (0.051)
1.3 (0.051)
1.4 (0.055)
S Min.
1.1 (0.043)
1.4 (0.055)
2.9 (0.114)
4.4 (0.173)
4.4 (0.173)
3.4 (0.133)
W
1
dimension applies to the termination width for A dimensional area only.
HOW TO ORDER
TAJ
C
106
M
025
R
**
Type
Case Code
See table above
Capacitance Code
pF code: 1st two
digits represent
significant figures
3rd digit represents
multiplier (number of
zeros to follow)
Tolerance
K=±10%
M=±20%
Rated DC Voltage
Packaging
Consult page 42
for details
Additional
characters may be
added for special
requirements
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Data:
Capacitance Range:
Capacitance Tolerance:
Rated Voltage (V
R
)
Category Voltage (V
C
)
Surge Voltage (V
S
)
Surge Voltage (V
S
)
Temperature Range:
Environmental Classification:
Reliability
Qualification
All technical data relate to an ambient temperature of +25°C
0.1µF to 470µF
±20%; ±10%
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4
6.3
10
16
20
25
1.3
2.7
4
7
10
13
17
2.7
5.2
8
13
20
26
32
1.7
3.2
5
8
12
16
20
-55°C to +125°C
55/125/56 (IEC 68-2)
1% per 1000h at 85°C with a 0.1Ω/V series impedance, 60%
CECC 30801 - 005 issue 1
EIA 535BAAC
+85°C:
+125°C:
+85°C:
+125°C:
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