{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"TAJS156M006RNJ","brand":"KYOCERA AVX","brandSlug":"kyocera-avx","productSlug":"TAJS156M006RNJ","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TAJS156M006RNJ","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/TAJS156M006RNJ","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"KYOCERA AVX TAJ series, molded tantalum capacitor, 15 µF ±20%, 6.3 V rated, 4 Ohm ESR, 1206 (3216 Metric) case, -55°C to +125°C operating range.","salesMarkdown":"The TAJS156M006RNJ is a molded tantalum capacitor from the TAJ series, rated 15 µF at 6.3 V with ±20% tolerance. The 1206 (3216 Metric) case is the standard footprint for this density and voltage — it fits the same land pattern as other 1206 tantalum capacitors, so a BOM swap to a different manufacturer's 15 µF/6.3 V 1206 part requires no board layout change. For a 15 µF capacitor on a 6.3 V rail, this ESR is typical for the case size — it keeps the output ripple voltage within a few tens of millivolts for most decoupling and bulk-filtering applications. If the design requires lower ESR for higher ripple current (e.g., a switching regulator output), a TPS or other low-ESR series would be a better fit. The molded case provides mechanical stability across the temperature cycle.","metaTitle":"TAJS156M006RNJ – 15 µF 6.3 V Molded Tantalum Capacitor, 1206","metaDescription":"KYOCERA AVX TAJS156M006RNJ: 15 µF ±20%, 6.3 V, 4 Ohm ESR, 1206 case, -55°C to +125°C. Active production. Sourced per RFQ.","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":"±20%","Capacitance":"15 µF","Failure Rate":"-","Lead Spacing":"-","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"1206 (3216 Metric)","Product Status":"Active","Voltage - Rated":"6.3 V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Lifetime @ Temp.":"-","Size / Dimension":"0.126\\\" L x 0.063\\\" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)","Height - Seated (Max)":"0.047\\\" (1.20mm)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~125°C","Manufacturer Size Code":"S","ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)":"4Ohm"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/ce09bb895bbc5407352e9a690f57411c.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/TAJS156M006RNJ/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is TAJS156M006RNJ active or obsolete?","answer":"Active. KYOCERA AVX lists this part as in production with no end-of-life notice. It is suitable for new designs and ongoing BOM replenishment."},{"question":"What is the case size of TAJS156M006RNJ?","answer":"1206 (3216 Metric) — 0.126\" x 0.063\" (3.20 mm x 1.60 mm) with a seated height of 0.047\" (1.20 mm). Manufacturer size code S."},{"question":"What is the ESR of TAJS156M006RNJ?","answer":"4 Ohm equivalent series resistance."},{"question":"Can TAJS156M006RNJ be replaced with a TPS series tantalum capacitor?","answer":"The TPS series from KYOCERA AVX is a low-ESR alternative in the same 1206 case. A TPS part with the same 15 µF and 6.3 V rating would have lower ESR (typically 1-2 Ohm) and higher ripple current capability. The footprint is identical, so a board layout change is not required — but confirm the voltage derating and ripple current requirements before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TAJS156M006RNJ","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TAJS156M006RNJ 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}}