Molded tantalum, 2.2 µF at 35 V — the scorch-mark tells you
The TPSA225K035A1500: This is a molded tantalum capacitor from the KYOCERA AVX TPS series, rated 2.2 µF at 35 V with ±10% tolerance. The 1.5 Ohm ESR is the number that matters when you're tracing a hot rail — a high-ESR part in a switching supply output will run warm and eventually bulge or short.
1206 footprint, size code A
The 1206 (3216 Metric) package measures 0.126" x 0.063" (3.20 mm x 1.60 mm) with a seated height of 0.071" (1.80 mm). The manufacturer size code is A — this is the smallest body size in the TPS series for this capacitance and voltage combination.
For a repair bench that means you can still order fresh date-code parts rather than hunting surplus.
