Molded tantalum, 3.3 µF at 20 V — the derating decision
The TPSA335K020R2500: This is a KYOCERA AVX TPS series molded tantalum capacitor rated at 3.3 µF with ±10% tolerance and a 20 V DC voltage rating. The 2.5 Ohm ESR sets the ripple current ceiling — at 20 V, a 50% derating to 10 V working voltage is standard practice for tantalum to avoid surge failures, especially on power rails with low impedance.
The TPS series is a standard molded tantalum line with broad distributor coverage — sourcing is straightforward for both prototype reels and production volumes.
