{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"TPSC156M020R0450","brand":"KYOCERA AVX","brandSlug":"kyocera-avx","productSlug":"TPSC156M020R0450","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TPSC156M020R0450","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/TPSC156M020R0450","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"KYOCERA AVX TPS series, Molded tantalum capacitor, 15 µF ±20%, 20 V rated, 450 mOhm ESR, -55 to 125 °C, 2312 (6032 Metric) case, Tape & Reel","salesMarkdown":"## 15 µF at 20 V with 450 mOhm ESR floor The TPSC156M020R0450 is a molded tantalum capacitor from the KYOCERA AVX TPS series, rated 15 µF ±20% at 20 V. The 450 mOhm ESR is the dominant loss term — it sets the ripple current capability and self-heating under AC load, which is the first check for a bulk decoupling or output filter role on a 12 V rail. Rated for -55 to 125 °C, this cap covers the full military temperature band — avionics, downhole instrumentation, and outdoor telecom enclosures where the ambient swings well past commercial limits. The 2312 (6032 Metric) case is a standard footprint; the molded body reflows cleanly with a typical 260 °C peak profile. The TPS series is a broad tantalum line; if a lower ESR is needed, the sibling TPSC156M020R0300 (300 mOhm) is a direct footprint swap, but the 450 mOhm variant is the standard-grade option.","metaTitle":"TPSC156M020R0450 15 µF 20 V Tantalum Cap, 450 mOhm ESR","metaDescription":"KYOCERA AVX TPS series molded tantalum capacitor, 15 µF ±20%, 20 V rated, 450 mOhm ESR, -55 to 125 °C, 2312 case. Active production — quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Specialty Capacitors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"KYOCERA AVX","Type":"Molded","Series":"TPS","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR)","Features":"General Purpose","Tolerance":"±20%","Capacitance":"15 µF","Failure Rate":"-","Lead Spacing":"-","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"2312 (6032 Metric)","Product Status":"Active","Voltage - Rated":"20 V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Lifetime @ Temp.":"-","Size / Dimension":"0.236\\\" L x 0.126\\\" W (6.00mm x 3.20mm)","Height - Seated (Max)":"0.110\\\" (2.80mm)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~125°C","Manufacturer Size Code":"C","ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)":"450mOhm"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.6360","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/b00017213ae4c6777a643c3e703ff6ae.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Can TPSC156M020R0450 replace TPSC156M020R0300?","answer":"Both share the same 15 µF capacitance, 20 V rating, and 2312 case — they are footprint-identical. The difference is ESR: 450 mOhm on this part versus 300 mOhm on the R0300. If your circuit's ripple current or transient response is marginal at 450 mOhm, the R0300 is the lower-loss drop-in. For general bulk decoupling, the 450 mOhm variant is adequate."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TPSC156M020R0450","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TPSC156M020R0450 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}}