Because of its very thin and relatively high permittivity dielectric layer, the tantalum capacitor distinguishes itself from other conventional and electrolytic capacitors in having high capacitance per volume (high volumetric efficiency) and lower weight. Tantalum is a conflict resource.
Surface mount tantalum capacitors are used for power supply filtering in computer motherboards and cell phones due to their long-term stability and small size. Tantalum electrolytic capacitors are suitable for storing electrical energy and also for passing or bypassing low-frequency signals due to their large capacitance.
The tests and requirements to be met by aluminum and tantalum electrolytic capacitors for use in electronic equipment for approval as standardized types are set out in the following sectional specifications: Tantalum capacitors are the main use of the element tantalum. Tantalum ore is one of the conflict minerals.
In most applications, the capacitors are easily recharged to replenish the charge lost to leakage, and is of no concern. Wet tantalum capacitors: These can work at high voltages, from 100V to 630 V, with low ESR and lowest leakage current among electrolytic capacitors.
Voltage ratings of tantalum capacitors varies from 2V to greater than 500V. ESR value of this capacitor is 10 times less compare to aluminium electrolytic capacitor and hence it allows higher currents to pass through it with less heat. The typical specifications to be considered for selection of tantalum capacitors are as follows.
In data sheets of electrolytic capacitors, only the impedance magnitude |Z| is specified, and simply written as "Z". Regarding to the IEC/EN 60384-1 standard, the impedance values of tantalum electrolytic capacitors are measured and specified at 10 kHz or 100 kHz depending on the capacitance and voltage of the capacitor.
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