{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"TPSE686M020R0200","brand":"KYOCERA AVX","brandSlug":"kyocera-avx","productSlug":"TPSE686M020R0200","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TPSE686M020R0200","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/TPSE686M020R0200","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"KYOCERA AVX TPS series molded tantalum capacitor, 68 µF, 20 V, ±20% tolerance, 200 mOhm ESR, 2917 (7343 Metric) case, -55°C to 125°C.","salesMarkdown":"## 68 µF, 20 V, 200 mOhm — the ESR drives the ripple rating The TPSE686M020R0200: For a 68 µF part in the 2917 case, this ESR translates to roughly 1.2 A ripple current capability before the internal temperature rise exceeds 10°C — check the derating curve for your operating frequency. The -55°C to 125°C operating range covers the full industrial temperature envelope, but MnO2 tantalum capacitors require voltage derating above 85°C. At 125°C, the applied voltage should not exceed 50% of the 20 V rating — 10 V maximum — to stay within the safe operating area and avoid field failures from dielectric breakdown. This package gives the lowest ESR per capacitance in the TPS series, but the 4.30 mm height may conflict with low-profile board stacking — verify the keep-out zone above the capacitor before layout. ## Active lifecycle — standard distribution sourcing The molded construction (Type Molded) uses a conformally coated MnO2 tantalum element, not a dipped or polymer cathode. This is the standard construction for the TPS series, offering a balance of ESR, leakage, and surge current capability for general-purpose decoupling and hold-up applications.","metaTitle":"KYOCERA AVX TPSE686M020R0200 Tantalum Cap, 68 µF, 20 V","metaDescription":"KYOCERA AVX TPSE686M020R0200 molded tantalum capacitor, 68 µF ±20%, 20 V, 200 mOhm ESR, 2917 case, -55 to 125°C. Active production, sourced 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) Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"General Purpose","Tolerance":"±20%","Capacitance":"68 µF","Failure Rate":"-","Lead Spacing":"-","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"2917 (7343 Metric)","Product Status":"Active","Voltage - Rated":"20 V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Lifetime @ Temp.":"-","Size / Dimension":"0.287\\\" L x 0.169\\\" W (7.30mm x 4.30mm)","Height - Seated (Max)":"0.169\\\" (4.30mm)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 125°C","Manufacturer Size Code":"E","ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)":"200mOhm"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$5.8400","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/b00017213ae4c6777a643c3e703ff6ae.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the ESR of TPSE686M020R0200 and why does it matter?","answer":"The ESR is 200 mOhm at 100 kHz. This value determines the ripple current the capacitor can handle before self-heating becomes a reliability concern. For a 68 µF part at 20 V, the 200 mOhm ESR is typical for the 2917 case size in the TPS series — lower than the 500 mOhm+ found in smaller case codes, but higher than polymer tantalum alternatives."},{"question":"What temperature range does TPSE686M020R0200 cover?","answer":"This covers automotive under-hood ambient and industrial enclosures. Note that MnO2 tantalum capacitors require voltage derating above 85°C — at 125°C the applied voltage should not exceed 50% of the 20 V rating (10 V maximum) to maintain reliability."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TPSE686M020R0200","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/kyocera-avx/TPSE686M020R0200 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}}