Conductive Polymer Tantalum Capacitor
NeoCapacitor
8th edition
Correct Use of NeoCapacitor (Please Read)
[Notes]
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Be sure to read "Notes on Using The NeoCapacitor" (p21 - p24) and "Cautions" (p27) before
commencing circuit design or using the capacitor.
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Confirm the usage conditions and rated performance of the capacitor before use.
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Ninety percent of the failure that occurs in this capacitor is caused by an increase in leakage
current or short-circuiting. It is therefore important to make sufficient allowances for redundant
wiring in the circuit design.
[Quality Grades]
NEC devices are classified into the following quality grades in accordance with their application (for
details of the applications, see p29).
The quality grade of all devices in this document is "standard"; the
devices in this document cannot be used for "special" or "specific" quality grade applications. Customers
who intend to use a product or products in this document for applications other than those specified
under the "standard" quality grade must contact an NEC sales representative in advance (see the
reverse side of the cover for contact details).
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Standard: This quality grade is intended for applications in which failure or malfunction of the
device is highly unlikely to cause harm to persons or damage to property, or be the source of any
negative effects or problems in the wider community.
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Special: This quality grade is intended for special applications that have common requirements,
such specific industrial fields. Devices with a "special" quality grade are designed, manufactured,
and tested using a more stringent quality assurance program than that used for "standard" grade
devices. There is a high possibility that failure or malfunction of the device when being used for
applications in this category will cause harm to persons or damage to property, or create negative
effects or problems in the wider community.
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Specific: Devices with a "specific" quality grade are designed, manufactured, and tested using a
quality assurance program that is designated by the customer or that is created in accordance
with the customer's specifications. There is an extremely high possibility that failure or malfunction
of the device when being used for applications in this category will cause harm to persons or
damage to property, or create serious problems in the wider community. Customers who use
NEC's products for these "specific" applications must conclude an individual quality agreement
and/or development agreement with NEC. A quality assurance program designated by the
customer must also be determined in advance.
CONTENTS
What's NeoCapacitor ……………………………………………………………………… 3
PS/L Series (Ultra-low ESR) ……………………………………………………………… 4
Packaging ………………………………………………………………………………… 19
Notes on Using The NeoCapacitor …………………………………………………… 21
What's NeoCapacitor
NeoCapacitor has the same structure as a conventional chip tantalum capacitor.
It has a low-resistance cathode of conductive polymer as a substitute for manganese dioxide of a con-
ventional capacitor.
It features high permissible ripple current and effective noise reduction in a high frequency application
with its ultra low ESR (equivalent series resistance).
NeoCapacitor is manufactured in the factories certified by the International standards, the ISO9001
and the QS-9000.
(S
•
m
–1
)
10
4
Conductive polymer
TCNQ
(organic semiconductor)
Conductance
10
3
10
2
10
1
Manganese dioxide
(MnO
2
)
Anode
(tantalum)
Conductive glue
Silver paste
Electrolyte
Dielectric
(tantalum oxide)
Graphite layer
Conductive polymer
NeoCapacitor's Structure
Features
Rich product line-up
Small size (the same as conventional chip)
Ultra Low ESR/low impedance
Suitability for surface mounting
High permissible ripple current
Applications
DC / DC converter
Suppression of oscillation for general purpose regulator
Video camera
Portable cassette / CD player
Personal handy phone
Game machine
Line Up of NeoCapacitor
PS/L series of the highest operating temperature 125˚C which was developed to become lower ESR further are
provided.
Series
Operating Temperature
DC Rated
Range (˚C)
Voltage Range (V)
–55 to +105
4 to 10
Capacitance
Range (
µ
F)
2.2 to 470
Capacitance
Tolerance (%)
±20
DC Leakage
Current (
µ
A)
0.1 CV or 3,
(J case, 10
µ
A)
whichever greater
Tangent of
Loss Angle
0.04 to 0.1
Features
PS/L
Ultra-low ESR
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Specifications (PS/L Series)
Dimensions
J, P, A2 and A case
L
W
1
H
H
B3, B2 and V case
L
W
1
C and D case
L
W
1
Y
W
2
H
Z
Z
Z
Z
W
2
Z
Z
W
2
Unit : mm (inch)
Case code
J
P
A2
A
B3
B2
C
V
D
EIA code
–
2012
3216L
3216H
–
3528
6032
–
7343
L
W
1
W
2
H
Z
Y
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.4 C
(0.016)
—
0.5 C
(0.020)
1.6
±
0.1
0.8
±
0.1
0.6
±
0.1
0.8
±
0.1
0.3
±
0.15
(0.061±0.004) (0.031±0.004) (0.024±0.004) (0.031±0.004) (0.012±0.006)
2.0
±
0.2
1.25
±
0.2
0.9
±
0.1
1.1
±
0.1
0.5
±
0.1
(0.079±0.008) (0.049±0.008) (0.035±0.004) (0.043±0.004) (0.020±0.004)
3.2
±
0.2
1.6
±
0.2
1.2
±
0.1
1.1
±
0.1
0.8
±
0.2
(0.126±0.008) (0.063±0.008) (0.047±0.004) (0.043±0.004) (0.031±0.008)
3.2
±
0.2
1.6
±
0.2
1.2
±
0.1
1.6
±
0.2
0.8
±
0.2
(0.126±0.008) (0.063±0.008) (0.047±0.004) (0.061±0.008) (0.031±0.008)
3.5
±
0.2
2.8
±
0.2
2.2
±
0.1
1.1
±
0.1
0.8
±
0.2
(0.138±0.008) (0.110±0.008) (0.087±0.004) (0.043±0.004) (0.031±0.008)
3.5
±
0.2
2.8
±
0.2
2.3
±
0.1
1.9
±
0.2
0.8
±
0.2
(0.138±0.008) (0.110±0.008) (0.091±0.004) (0.075±0.008) (0.031±0.008)
6.0
±
0.2
3.2
±
0.2
2.2
±
0.1
2.5
±
0.2
1.3
±
0.2
(0.236±0.008) (0.126±0.008) (0.087±0.004) (0.098±0.008) (0.051±0.008)
7.3
±
0.2
4.3
±
0.2
2.4
±
0.1
1.9
±
0.1
1.3
±
0.2
(0.287±0.008) (0.169±0.008) (0.094±0.004) (0.075±0.004) (0.051±0.008)
7.3
±
0.2
4.3
±
0.2
2.4
±
0.1
2.8
±
0.2
1.3
±
0.2
(0.287±0.008) (0.169±0.008) (0.094±0.004) (0.110±0.008) (0.051±0.008)
C–V Value Reference by Case Code
Rated voltage
(V)
Capacitance
(
µ
F)
4
6.3
J
J, P
J, P
P, A
P, A2, A
A, B2
A, B3, B2
B3, B2
B2, C
C
B2, C
C, V, D
D
D
10
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
15
22
33
47
68
100
150
220
330
470
4
P, A
B2
A
A, B3
C
B2
C
V, D
D
D
A
A2, A
A, B2
A, B2
B2, C
B2, C
B2, C
C, V, D
V, D
V, D
D
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Markings
J case
J
DC rated voltage and
Capacitance (See
Marking code)
Polarity stripe (+)
P case
S J
DC rated voltage
(J : 6.3 V)
Capacitance code
(S : 4.7
µ
F)
Polarity stripe (+)
A2 and A case
K j W6
Capacitance code
DC rated voltage
(g : 4 V, j : 6.3 V, A : 10 V)
Production date code
Polarity stripe (+)
B3 and B2 case
Production date code
C, V and D case
Polarity stripe (+)
Production date code
NEK
A
A7
NE for NEOCAP
NEK
Capacitance code
NE for NEOCAP
A
A8
Capacitance code
DC rated voltage
DC rated voltage
Polarity stripe (+)
zJ
case Marking codex
µ
F
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
U
R
4V
6.3 V
10 V
zP
case Marking codex
µ
F
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
AG
U
R
4V
6.3 V
NJ
SJ
WJ
AJ
10 V
Capacitance code
Code
Number
A
1
E
1.5
J
2.2
N
3.3
S
4.7
W
6.8
Code
Multiplier
6
10
6
7
10
7
8
10
8
Example) A7 = 1
×
10
7
= 10
7
(pF) = 10 (
µ
F)
Procuction date code
Month
Year
Jan.
A
N
a
n
Feb.
B
P
b
p
Mar.
C
Q
c
q
J
J
2001
2002
2003
2004
(NOTE)
Date code will resume beginning in 2005.
PART NUMBER SYSTEM
[Bulk]
PSL D 0G 477 M (18)
Special numbering for ESR spec.
Maximum ESR in Milliohms @ 100 kHz
ex. (18) shows 18 mΩ
Capacitance tolerance
±20%
Capacitance in pF
First two digits represent significant
figures. Third digit specifies number
of zeros to follow.
Rated voltage
0G: 4 V, 0J: 6.3 V
1A: 10 V
Case code
PS/L Series
Tape and reel
J
Apr.
D
R
d
r
May
E
S
e
s
f
t
Jun.
F
T
Jul.
G
U
g
u
Aug.
H
V
h
v
Sep.
J
W
j
w
Oct.
K
X
k
x
Nov.
L
Y
l
y
Dec.
M
Z
m
z
[TAPE & REEL]
TE PSLD0G477M 12 R
Part number of bulk
(see left)
Packing orientation
R: Cathode on the side of
sprocket hole
Tape width
8 : 8 mm
12 : 12 mm
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