KYOCERA AVX TPS series, molded tantalum capacitor, 6.8 µF, 16 V rated, 1.5 Ohm ESR, 1206 (3216 Metric) surface-mount case, -55°C to 125°C operating range.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Molded |
| Series | TPS |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| ESR | 1.5Ohm |
| Voltage - rated | 16 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) |
| Features | General Purpose |
| Tolerance | ±20% |
| Capacitance | 6.8 µF |
| Case | 1206 (3216 Metric) |
| Manufacturer size code | A |
The TPSA685M016R1500: This 6.8 µF, 16 V rated molded tantalum carries a 1.5 Ohm ESR — that's the spec that governs ripple current handling and transient voltage droop in a decoupling or filter role. A lower-ESR part would be needed if the ripple current exceeds the thermal limit of this 1206 case.
Listed as Active with no NRND or EOL flag. No last-time-buy clock — this part is still in standard production from KYOCERA AVX.
Yes, it is a molded tantalum capacitor — polarity matters. The anode (+) is marked on the case. Reversing the voltage will cause catastrophic failure.
Confirm the ESR requirement — a lower-ESR part may be needed for high-ripple applications.