The TPME686M025H0055: This cap is safe to design into a new BOM or replenish for an existing production line without obsolescence risk.
55 mOhm ESR — ripple and filtering headroom
The 55 mOhm ESR is the key spec for a molded tantalum in power-supply output filtering or decoupling. Lower ESR means the cap can handle higher ripple current before self-heating becomes a concern — a 68 µF at 25 V with this ESR comfortably supports a 2-3 A switching regulator output stage without excessive temperature rise.
-55 to 125 °C — military and industrial temperature grade
The molded case construction handles thermal cycling without the cracking risk of conformally-coated chips.
2917 footprint — standard tantalum land pattern
Housed in the 2917 (7343 Metric) case with size code E, the TPME686M025H0055 uses the same 7.30 mm x 4.30 mm footprint as the industry-standard 2917 tantalum. The 4.30 mm seated height fits within the common profile for this case size.