AVX claims smallest tantalum capacitors

AVX has extended its F38 series of polymer tantalum capacitors, introducing the smallest, highest capacitance-voltage (CV) version yet.

Packaged in an 0603 (1608 metric) M case with an 0.9mm maximum profile, the 6.3V 47μF capacitors “nearly halve the footprint of the next smallest polymer tantalum capacitor with equivalent CV – a 0805 [2012 metric] case with a 1.0mm profile”, said AVX. The components are robust against ignition, “making them a safer alternative to comparable MnO₂ types”.

They are rated for use in operation from -55 to +105°C.

Applications are expected in power supply circuits in smartphones, tablet PCs, hand-held gaming systems, wireless modules, and hearing aids.

M case capacitors come in 6.3 and 10V versions, spanning 2.2 to 47μF.

F38 S case (0805, 2012 metric, 0.7-0.9mm profile) are 6.3V and 22-47μF.

Extensions, including a 6.3V 33μF M case, and 4V 100μF, 6.3V 68μF, and 10V 22μF S cases, are planned.

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