KYOCERA AVX TPS series, Molded tantalum capacitor, 1 µF, 20 V, ±20% tolerance, 1206 (3216 Metric) case, 3 Ohm ESR, -55°C to 125°C
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Molded |
| Series | TPS |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| ESR | 3Ohm |
| Voltage - rated | 20 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 | ±20% |
| Capacitance | 1 µF |
| Case | 1206 (3216 Metric) |
| Manufacturer size code | A |
The 20 V rating gives you 1.33× derating on a 15 V rail — standard practice for tantalum caps to keep the failure rate low. The 3 Ohm ESR sets the ripple current ceiling; at 1 µF the self-heating from ripple is modest, but if this cap sits on a switching regulator output, the ESR limits the ripple voltage to about 300 mV at 100 kHz with 100 mA ripple current.
Housed in a 1206 (3216 Metric) surface-mount case, 3.20mm x 1.60mm footprint, 1.80mm seated height.
Standard tantalum practice applies: derate to 50-60% of rated voltage for best reliability. At 20 V rated, a 12 V rail is safe; a 15 V rail gives 1.33× derating, which is acceptable for most designs but marginal for high-reliability applications.