TAJA155K016HNJ – KYOCERA AVX 1.5 µF 16 V Molded Tantalum

1.5 µF, 16 V — bulk decoupling in a 1206 case

The TAJA155K016HNJ is a molded tantalum capacitor from the KYOCERA AVX TAJ series, rated 1.5 µF at 16 V with ±10% tolerance. The 1206 (3216 Metric) case fits standard reflow profiles and occupies the same footprint as a generic 1206 MLCC, though the tantalum construction gives it a higher ESR floor — 8 Ohm typical at 100 kHz — which limits ripple current but provides stable capacitance over temperature and bias voltage.

At 8 Ohm typical ESR, the TAJA155K016HNJ dissipates more heat per ripple-current ampere than a low-ESR polymer or MLCC alternative.