{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"TAJA685K016H","brand":"KYOCERA AVX","brandSlug":"kyocera-avx","productSlug":"TAJA685K016H","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TAJA685K016H","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/TAJA685K016H","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"KYOCERA AVX TAJ series, Molded Tantalum, 6.8 µF, 16 V, ±10 %, 1206 (3216 Metric), 3.5 Ohm ESR, -55 to 125 °C","salesMarkdown":"## 6.8 µF at 16 V — what it buys the board The TAJA685K016H: 6.8 µF capacitance with 16 V rated voltage — the standard 80 % derating guideline keeps this cap below 12.8 V in service, giving margin against rail transients. ESR is 3.5 Ohm typical. That is on the higher side versus polymer or MLCC alternatives — expect a higher ripple voltage on the output if used as a bulk cap after a regulator. For filter or timing roles where ESR is less critical, it still fits cleanly. ## Package and footprint — 1206 case, size code A 1206 (3216 Metric) case, size code A per the TAJ series. Footprint is 3.20 mm x 1.60 mm, seated height 1.80 mm max. Standard reflow profile for tantalum — no special pad geometry beyond the datasheet recommendation. Supplied on Tape & Reel (TR) — pick-and-place ready. No special MSL handling beyond the typical tantalum level 3 if molded; confirm with the lot-specific reel label. The TAJ series is a broad-production line from KYOCERA AVX, so supply continuity is stable. Available through independent distribution. No stock-holding claim; sourced per RFQ.","metaTitle":"TAJA685K016H KYOCERA AVX 6.8 µF 16 V Molded Tantalum","metaDescription":"TAJA685K016H KYOCERA AVX TAJ series molded tantalum capacitor, 6.8 µF ±10 %, 16 V, 1206 case, ESR 3.5 Ohm, -55 to 125 °C. Active production.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Specialty Capacitors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"KYOCERA AVX","Type":"Molded","Series":"TAJ","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR)","Features":"General Purpose","Tolerance":"±10%","Capacitance":"6.8 µF","Failure Rate":"-","Lead Spacing":"-","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"1206 (3216 Metric)","Product Status":"Active","Voltage - Rated":"16 V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Lifetime @ Temp.":"-","Size / Dimension":"0.126\\\" L x 0.063\\\" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)","Height - Seated (Max)":"0.071\\\" (1.80mm)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 125°C","Manufacturer Size Code":"A","ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)":"3.5Ohm"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/ce09bb895bbc5407352e9a690f57411c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Can I replace TAJA685K016H with a Kemet or Vishay part?","answer":"Yes — Kemet T491 series and Vishay 293D series offer pin-compatible molded tantalum caps in the same 1206 case, same 6.8 µF / 16 V / ±10 % rating. The ESR values vary by manufacturer (Kemet T491 typically 2.5–4 Ohm, Vishay 293D around 3 Ohm). Confirm the ESR tolerance against your circuit's ripple budget before swapping."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TAJA685K016H","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TAJA685K016H when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}