KYOCERA AVX TAJ series, Molded tantalum capacitor, 1.5 µF ±10%, 16 V rated, 8 Ohm ESR, 1206 (3216 Metric) case, -55°C to 125°C operating range.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Molded |
| Series | TAJ |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| ESR | 8Ohm |
| Voltage - rated | 16 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 | ±10% |
| Capacitance | 1.5 µF |
| Case | 1206 (3216 Metric) |
| Manufacturer size code | A |
The molded construction provides consistent mechanical dimensions and a robust epoxy encapsulation suitable for automated assembly.
In a 16 V rail application, derating to 50% of rated voltage (8 V) is standard practice for tantalum capacitors to avoid surge failures; the 8 Ohm ESR means the ripple current should be kept below ~200 mA RMS to stay within a 2°C internal temperature rise.
Both are TAJ series Molded tantalum capacitors in the 1206 case with the same 16 V rating and ±10% tolerance. The TAJA155K016RNJ is 1.5 µF, while TAJA105K016RNJ is 1.0 µF. They share the same footprint and voltage rating, so the 1.5 µF part can replace the 1.0 µF part in most decoupling or filtering applications where the higher capacitance is acceptable — confirm the ESR difference (8 Ohm vs the TAJA105K016RNJ's spec) in your circuit's ripple current budget.