Chip tantalum capacitors

TCO Series A Case

zFeatures (A) zDimensions (Unit : mm)

1) Conductive polymer used for the Anode mark

cathode material.
2) Ultra-low ESR. (Unit : mm)
(1/10 compared with the conventional type) L W1 Dimensions A case

3) Screening by thermal shock. H L 3.2 +

− 0.2
W1 1.6 +
− 0.2
W2 1.2 +
− 0.2
W2
H 1.6 +
− 0.2
S S S 0.8 +
− 0.3
+ −

zPart No. Explanation

Nominal capacitance in pF in
3 digits: 2 significant figures
followed by the figure
representing the number of 0's.

Series name Case style Nominal capacitance

T C O A 0 J 1 0 6 M 8 R

Rated voltage Capacitance tolerance 8 : Tape width

Code Rated voltage (V) Code Capacitance tolerance R : Positive electrode
on the side opposite
0E 2.5 M +− 20%
to sprocket hole
0G 4
0J 6.3
1A 10

zRated Table. Marking

TCO Series A Case
Rated voltage (V.DC)
µF 2.5 4 6.3 10
0E 0G 0J 1A
A 1.0
E 1.5
J 2.2
N 3.3 A
S 4.7 A A
W 6.8 A A A
a 10 A A A A
e 15 A A A
j 22 A A A
n 33 A A
s 47 A A
w 68 ∗A
∗ Under development

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TCO Series A Case Data Sheet

z Marking

The indications listed below should be given on the surface of a capacitor.

(1) Polarity : The polarity should be shown by bar. (on the anode side)
(2) Rated DC voltage : Due to the small size of A case, a voltage code is used as shown below.
(3) Visual typical example (1) voltage code (2) capacitance code

Voltage Rated DC Capacitance Nominal

Code Voltage (V) Code Capacitance (µF)
e 2.5 A 1.0
g 4 E 1.5
j 6.3 J 2.2
A 10 N 3.3
S 4.7
W 6.8
a 10
e 15
j 22
n 33
s 47

Voltage code
Capacitance code

Acase
(3216) ja

zCharacteristics
Test conditions
Item Performance
(based on JIS C 5101−1 and JIS C 5101−3)
Operating Temperature −55 C to +105 C Voltage reduction when temperature exceeds+85 C
Maximum operating +85 C
temperature with no voltage
derating
Rated voltage
2.5 4 6.3 10 at 85 C
(VDC)

Category voltage
(VDC) 2 3.2 5 8 at 105 C

Surge voltage
3.2 5.2 8 13 at 85 C
(VDC)

DC Leakage current 3µA or 0.1CV whichever is greater Rated voltage for 5min
Shown in " Standard list "

Capacitance tolerance +
−20% Shall be satisfied allowance range. Measuring frequency : 120+
−12Hz
Measuring voltage : 0.5Vrms
+1.5 to 2V.DC
Measuring circuit : DC Equivalent series circuit
Tangent of loss angle Shall be satisfied the voltage on " Standard list " Measuring frequency : 120 +
−12Hz
(Df, tan δ) Measuring voltage : 0.5Vrms
+1.5 to 2V.DC
Measuring circuit : DC Equivalent series circuit

ESR Shall be satisfied the voltage on " Standard list " Measuring frequency : 100 +
−10kHz
Measuring voltage : 0.5Vrms or less

Resistance to Appearance There should be nonsignificant abnormality. Dip in the solder bath
Soldering heat The indications should be clear. Solder temp +5 C
: 240−
Duration : 10+
−0.5s
L.C. Less than 300% of initial limit Repetition :1
∆C / C Within +
− 20% of initial value After the specimens, leave it at room temperature for
over 24h and then measure the sample.
tan δ Less than 300% of initial limit

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TCO Series A Case Data Sheet

Test conditions
Item Performance (based on JIS C 5101−1 and JIS C 5101−3)

Temperature Appearance There should be no significant abnormality. Repetition : 5 cycles

cycle (1 cycle : steps 1 to 4) without discontinuation.
L.C Less than 1000% of initial limit
Temp. Time
∆C / C Within+
−20% of intial value 1 +3 C
−55− 30−+3min
2 Room temp. 3min.or less
3 +2 C
105− 30−+3min
Df Less than 300% of initial limit 4 Room temp. 3min.or less
(tan δ)
After the specimens, leave it at room temperature
for over 24h and then measure the sample.

Moisture Appearance There should be no significant abnormality. After leaving the sample under such atmospheric
resistance The indications should be condition that the temperature and humidity are
40 +
− 2 C and 90 to 95% RH,respectiveiy,for 500 +
−24h
L.C Less than 300% of initial limit
leave it at room
∆C / C +30% / −20% temperature for over 24h and then measure the
sample.
Df Less than 300% of initial limit
(tan δ)
Temperature Temp. −55 C
Stebility
∆C / C Within 0/−20% of initial value
Df Shall be satisfied the voltage on " Standard list "
(tan δ)
L.C −
Temp. +105 C
∆C / C Within +50/0% of initial value
Df Shall be satisfied the voltage on " Standard list "
(tan δ)
L.C Less than 1CV
Surge Appearance There should be no significant abnormality. Apply the specified serge voltage every 5+
−0.5 min.
voltage for 30+
−5 s. each time in the atmospheric condition
of 85+
−2 C.
L.C Less than 200% of initial limit Repeat this rocedure 1,000 times.
∆C / C Within +
− 20% of initial value After the specimens, leave it at room temperature
Df Less than 200% of initial limit for over 24h and then measure the sample.
(tan δ)

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TCO Series A Case Data Sheet

Test conditions
Item Performance
(based on JIS C 5101−1 and JIS C 5101−3)
Loading at Appearance There should be nonsignificant After applying the rated voltage for 1000+72 h
High temperature abnormality.
without discontinuation via the serial resistance
L.C Less than 400% of initial limit +2 C, leave
of 3Ω or less at a temperature of 85 −
∆C / C Within +
− 20% of initial value the sample at room temperature / humidity for
Df 300% of initial limit less than over 24h and measure the value.
(tan δ)
Terminal strength Capacitance The measured value should be stable. A force is applied to the terminal until it bends
Appearance There should nonsignificant abnormality. to 1mm and by a prescribed tool maintain the
condition for5s.(See the figure below)
20 (Unit : mm)
50
F (Apply force)

R230

1mm

thickness=1.6mm

45 45

Adhesiveness The terminal should not come off. Apply force of 5N in the two directions shown
+ 1s after mounting the
in the figure below for 10 −
terminal on a circuit board.
product

C105
Apply force

YAA
a circuit board

Dimensions Refer to "External dimensions" Measure using a caliper of JISB 7507 Class 2
or higher grade.
Resistance to solvents The indication should be clear + 5s, at room
Dip in the isopropyl alcohol for 30 −
temperature.
Solderability 3/4 or more surface area of the solder coated Dip speed=25 + − 2.5mm / s
terminal dipped in the soldering bath should Pre−treatment(accelerated aging): Leave
be covered with the new solder. the sample on the boiling distilled water for 1 h.
Solder temp. . : 245+−5C
Duration : 3+
− 0.5s
Solder : M705
Flux : Rosin25%
IPA75%
Vibration Capacitance Measure value should not fluctuate during the Frequency : 10 to 55 to 10Hz/min.
measurement. Amplitude : 1.5mm
Time : 2h each in X and Y directions
Appearance There should no significant abnormality. Mounting : The terminal is soldered on a print
circuit board.

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TCO Series A Case Data Sheet

zStandard list, TCO series

< A case : 3216 size >
Df
Rated Category Surge Cap. Tolerance Leakage ESR
120Hz
Voltage Voltage Voltage 120Hz Current 100kHz
(%)
Part No. 85°C 105°C 85°C 25°C
1WV 5min
25°C
(V) (V) (V) (µF) (%) (µA) −55°C 105°C (mΩ)
85°C

TCO A 0E 106 10 3.0

TCO A 0E 156 15 3.8 6 6 9
TCO A 0E 226 2.5 2.0 3.2 22 +
− 20 5.5 200
TCO A 0E 336 33 8.3
10 10 15
TCO A 0E 476 47 11.7
TCO A 0G 685 6.8 3.0 300
TCO A 0G 106 10 4.0 6 6 9
TCO A 0G 156 15 + 6.0
4 3.2 5.2 − 20 200
TCO A 0G 226 22 8.8
TCO A 0G 336 33 13.2
10 10 15
TCO A 0G 476 47 18.8
TCO A 0J 475 4.7 3.0
300
TCO A 0J 685 6.8 4.3
TCO A 0J 106 6.3 5 8 10 +
− 20 6.3 6 6 9
TCO A 0J 156 15 9.5 200
TCO A 0J 226 22 13.9
TCO A 1A 335 3.3 3.3
TCO A 1A 475 4.7 + 4.7 300
10 8 13 − 20 6 6 9
TCO A 1A 685 6.8 6.8
TCO A 1A 106 10 10.0 200
=Tolerance(M : ± 20%)

zPackaging specifications
Tape [ A case ] Reek [ A case ]
1.75±0.1

φ1.5 +0.1
−0
t1
+1.0
9.0 0

A 11.4+
−1.0
3.5±0.05
8.0±0.2

B
−0.2

Chip
φ13+

φ180 −1.5

4.0±0.1 4.0±0.1
0

t2
φ60 +1
0

2.0±0.05

Feeding direction

Unit : [mm]
Case A+
−0.1 B+
−0.1 t1 +
− 0.05 t2 +
− 0.1
A 1.9 3.5 0.25 1.9 Pull direction
Labelsticling position EIAJ ET−7200B compatible

zPackaging style
Case code package Packaging style Symbol Basic ordering units

A Taping plastic taping φ180mmReel R 2,000pcs

z Damp proof package

One reel is packed in aluminum bag.
The size of aluminum bag is 240(a) x 250(b)mm.
The size up to 230(c)mm is to zipper.
A desiccant is packed with a reel.
The aluminum bag is heat-sealed.
The label of the same as the label on the reel is placed on the
aluminum bag.

b
C

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