KYOCERA AVX TAJ series, Molded tantalum capacitor, 10 µF ±20%, 10 V rated, 3 Ohm ESR, 1206 (3216 Metric) package, -55°C to +125°C operating range.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Molded |
| Series | TAJ |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| ESR | 3Ohm |
| Voltage - rated | 10 V |
| Operating temperature | -55°C ~ 125°C |
| Size (Dimension) | 0.126\" L x 0.063\" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm) |
| Height - seated | 0.071\" (1.80mm) |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) |
| Features | General Purpose |
| Tolerance | ±20% |
| Capacitance | 10 µF |
| Case | 1206 (3216 Metric) |
| Manufacturer size code | A |
Its 3 Ohm equivalent series resistance (ESR) is typical for a size A case in this family — suitable for bulk decoupling and general-purpose filtering where the ripple current stays modest. The 1206 (3216 Metric) footprint, 1.80 mm seated height, and surface-mount construction make it a drop-in for standard PCB layouts requiring a low-profile tantalum cap.
The difference is the capacitance tolerance: TAJA106M010RNJ is ±20% (M code), while TAJA106K010RNJ is ±10% (K code). All other ratings — 10 µF, 10 V, 3 Ohm ESR, 1206 package, -55°C to +125°C — are identical.
With a 3 Ohm ESR, this tantalum capacitor is better suited for bulk decoupling and low-frequency filtering than for high-frequency bypass. For switching supplies or RF decoupling, a ceramic capacitor with lower ESR would be a more appropriate choice.