What the 1.8 Ohm ESR means for your rail
The TAJB686K004RNJ: At 68 µF and 4 V rated, this TAJ-series tantalum delivers bulk capacitance for decoupling or hold-up on low-voltage rails. The 1.8 Ohm ESR sets the ripple current ceiling — at 100 kHz, the self-heating from ripple current through that ESR limits how much AC current the cap can absorb before the internal temperature rise exceeds the datasheet derating. But if the ripple doubles, the dissipation quadruples — watch the ripple budget.
The molded case and surface-mount 1411 (3528 Metric) footprint keep the board profile low — 2.10 mm seated height — for dense layouts.
