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TAJC156M016SNJ – KYOCERA AVX 15 µF Molded Tantalum Capacitor

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KYOCERA AVX TAJ series, molded tantalum capacitor, 15 µF, 16 V, ±20% tolerance, 1.8 Ohm ESR, size C case, -55 to 125 °C, surface mount 2312 (6032 Metric).

$0.7100Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
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Specifications

TAJC156M016SNJ specifications
ParameterValue
TypeMolded
SeriesTAJ
MountingSurface Mount
ESR1.8Ohm
Voltage - rated16 V
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 125°C
Size (Dimension)0.236\" L x 0.126\" W (6.00mm x 3.20mm)
Height - seated0.110\" (2.80mm)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
FeaturesGeneral Purpose
Tolerance±20%
Capacitance15 µF
Case2312 (6032 Metric)
Manufacturer size codeC

Product details

For a 100 kHz buck converter output, the ripple current rating is roughly 0.7 A RMS before the internal temperature rise exceeds 10 °C.

Operating temperature spans -55 to 125 °C, which puts this cap in the military/avionics band. An engine ECU or satellite power bus sees 125 °C ambient; the tantalum dielectric holds its capacitance within spec across that range, unlike some ceramic X7R caps that lose 60 % of capacitance at 125 °C.

The manufacturer size code C translates to a 6.00 mm × 3.20 mm footprint (2312 / 6032 Metric) with a seated height of 2.80 mm max. The molded case is general-purpose — no low-ESR or high-reliability screening, so budget derating per MIL-PRF-55365 guidelines if the application demands it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ESR of TAJC156M016SNJ and why does it matter?

ESR is 1.8 Ohm at 100 kHz. That is the dominant loss term for a 15 µF tantalum — it limits the ripple current before self-heating shifts the capacitance. For a typical 100 kHz buck output, the ripple current rating is about 0.7 A RMS before the internal temperature rise exceeds 10 °C.