Capacitance, voltage, and ESR at a glance
The TPSC106K016R0500: This is a 10 µF, 16 V rated molded tantalum capacitor from the KYOCERA AVX TPS series, with ±10% tolerance and a 500 mOhm ESR. The 500 mOhm ESR is the figure that governs ripple current capability and self-heating in a power rail decoupling role — a lower ESR means less internal temperature rise for the same ripple, which directly affects reliability in a 125°C ambient.
Temperature range and deployment fit
It suits outdoor telecom base stations, engine-bay electronics, and downhole instrumentation where the ambient can swing from a cold start to sustained heat. The molded case and surface-mount 2312 (6032 Metric) footprint keep the assembly compatible with standard reflow profiles.
This is a production part suitable for new designs. No direct pin-compatible alternative is documented in the TPS series, but the 2312 case code is a standard tantalum footprint — a cross-reference search against other manufacturers' 10 µF, 16 V, 500 mOhm ESR parts is straightforward.