Molded Guide
Vishay Polytech
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SOLID ELECTROLYTE TANTALUM CAPACITORS
TANTALUM CAPACITORS FOR ALL DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
Solid electrolyte designs are the least expensive for a given
rating and are used in many applications where their very
small size for a given unit of capacitance is of importance.
Also important are their good low temperature performance
characteristics and freedom from corrosive electrolytes.
Solid electrolyte capacitors contain manganese dioxide,
which is formed on the tantalum pentoxide dielectric layer
by impregnating the pellet with a solution of manganous
nitrate. The pellet is then heated in an oven, and the
manganous nitrate is converted to manganese dioxide.
The pellet is next coated with graphite, followed by a layer
of metallic silver, which provides a conductive surface
between the pellet and the leadframe.
Datasheets covering the various types and styles of
capacitors for consumer and entertainment electronics and
industry applications are available where detailed
performance characteristics must be specified.
Molded chip tantalum capacitor encases the element in
plastic resins, such as epoxy materials. After assembly, the
capacitors are tested and inspected to assure long life and
reliability. It offers excellent reliability and high stability for
consumer and commercial electronics with the added
feature of low cost.
Surface mount designs of “Solid Tantalum” capacitors use
lead frames as shown in the accompanying drawings.
MOLDED CHIP CAPACITOR, ALL TYPES EXCEPT TMCTX / TMCJ / NMC
Tantalum wire
Supporter
Epoxy encapsulation
Silver adhesive
Leadframe
Solderable cathode termination
Solderable anode termination
Carbon / silver coating
MnO2
Sintered tantalum
MOLDED CHIP CAPACITOR WITH BUILT-IN FUSE, TYPE TMCTX
Supporter
Tantalum wire
Sintered tantalum
Carbon / silver coating
Epoxy encapsulation
Fusible ribbon
Leadframe
Solderable cathode termination
Solderable anode termination
MnO2
Silver adhesive
MOLDED CHIP CAPACITOR 0603 SIZE, TYPE TMCJ
Silver adhesive
Tantalum wire
Epoxy encapsulation
Leadframe
Solderable anode termination
Solderable cathode termination
Carbon / silver coating
MnO2
Sintered tantalum
Revision: 11-Apr-16
Document Number: 40218
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