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KYOCERA AVX TPSA156M006R0700 — Specialty Capacitors

KYOCERA AVX TPSA156M006R0700 – 15 µF Molded Tantalum

MPNTPSA156M006R0700
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KYOCERA AVX TPS series, Molded tantalum capacitor, 15 µF ±20%, 6.3 V rated, 700 mOhm ESR, 1206 (3216 Metric) package, Tape & Reel

$0.2067Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
KYOCERA AVX TPSA156M006R0700 datasheet (PDF)
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Specifications

TPSA156M006R0700 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeMolded
SeriesTPS
MountingSurface Mount
ESR700mOhm
Voltage - rated6.3 V
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 125°C
Size (Dimension)0.126\" L x 0.063\" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm)
Height - seated0.071\" (1.80mm)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
FeaturesGeneral Purpose
Tolerance±20%
Capacitance15 µF
Case1206 (3216 Metric)
Manufacturer size codeA

Product details

Active production — 15 µF, 6.3 V, 700 mOhm ESR

The TPSA156M006R0700 is a molded tantalum capacitor from the KYOCERA AVX TPS series, rated at 15 µF with ±20% tolerance and a 6.3 V DC voltage rating. The 700 mOhm ESR at 100 kHz is the number that matters for ripple current: it sets the self-heating under AC load, so a 15 µF cap on a 100 kHz buck output sees about 0.5 A ripple before the internal temperature rise becomes a derating concern.

Housed in a 1206 (3216 Metric) case measuring 3.20 mm x 1.60 mm with a seated height of 1.80 mm, this capacitor fits standard reflow profiles and hand-soldering without special pad geometry.

Frequently asked questions

What are the exact specifications of TPSA156M006R0700?

KYOCERA AVX TPS series, molded tantalum, 15 µF ±20%, 6.3 V DC rated, 700 mOhm ESR, 1206 (3216 Metric) package, operating temperature -55°C to 125°C, on Tape & Reel. The datasheet covers full derating curves and ripple current ratings.

Can I replace TPSA156M006R0700 with a ceramic capacitor?

A ceramic capacitor of the same 15 µF and 6.3 V rating in a 1206 package (e.g., X5R or X7R dielectric) is a functional alternative in many decoupling roles, but the comparison is not pin-compatible — the ceramic part will have lower ESR (typically <10 mOhm) and different DC bias and temperature coefficients. The tantalum's 700 mOhm ESR provides controlled ripple current and predictable aging that ceramics lack. Evaluate the circuit's ESR tolerance and DC bias sensitivity before swapping.