Low-profile solid tantalum SMD chip capacitors in smaller packages

With new devices featuring smaller case sizes and lower profiles, Vishay has announced that it has broadened its offering of solid tantalum surface-mount moulded chip capacitors. The TMCJ and TMCP are offered in the J (1608-09) and P (2012-12) case sizes, respectively, while the TMCU is available in the ultra-flat, low-profile UA (3216-12) and UB (3528-12) packages. Suitable for high-density packaging, the compact packages of the TMCJ, TMCP, and TMCU save PCB space, and their low profiles optimize the devices for mounting on mezzanine cards. The capacitors will be used for power management, battery decoupling, and energy storage in industrial systems, audio-visual equipment, and general-purpose applications. The devices feature capacitance values from 0.1µF to 220µF - with tolerances down to ± 10 % - over voltage ratings from 2.5VDC to 25VDC. The capacitors operate over a temperature range of -55C to +125C with voltage derating above +85C. Featuring lead (Pb)-free terminations, TMCJ, TMCP, and TMCU capacitors are RoHS-compliant and available with halogen-free and 'Vishay GREEN' options. The devices are compatible with high-volume automatic pick-and-place equipment and offer a Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) of 1 for the J, P, and UA case sizes, and 3 for the UB case size, says the company.