Professional Tantalum Capacitor Recommendation

Are solid tantalum capacitors a good choice for surface mount assembly?

The stability and resistance to elevated temperatures of the tantalum / tantalum oxide / manganese dioxide system make solid tantalum capacitors an appropriate choice for today's surface mount assembly technology.

Are tantalum capacitors polarized?

Tantalum capacitors are electrolytic capacitors, which means the capacitor is formed by an oxide layer formed on the anode and is thus polarized. A tantalum capacitor includes a tantalum powder anode, a Ta2O5 oxide layer dielectric, and a cathode that can be MnO2 or a solid polymer.

Why is the capacitance of a tantalum capacitor high?

As the dielectric constant of the tantalum pentoxide is high, the capacitance of a tantalum capacitor is high if the area of the plates is large: Tantalum capacitors contain either liquid or solid electrolytes. In solid electrolyte capacitors, a dry material (manganese dioxide) forms the cathode plate.

What are Talum electrolytic capacitors?

Tantalum electrolytic capacitors are the preferred choice in applications where volumetric efficiency, stable electrical parameters, high reliability, and long service life are primary considerations.

Are MnO2 tantalum capacitors a good choice?

For most electrical circuit applications, MnO2 tantalum capacitors are a good choice. They have been proven in use for several decades, so their characteristics and reliability are well understood. They have a high volumetric efficiency (CV) and very stable parameters.

Are tantalum capacitors better than aluminum capacitors?

This coloring occurs on the tantalum electrodes of all types of tantalum capacitors. Rating for rating, tantalum capacitors tend to have as much as three times better capacitance / volume efficiency than aluminum electrolytic capacitors.