22 µF bulk decoupling on a 16 V rail — what the ESR buys you
The TPSC226M016R0300: At 22 µF and 16 V, this TPS-series molded tantalum sits in the sweet spot for secondary-side bulk decoupling on a 12 V or 15 V bus where the ripple current stays under the 300 mOhm ESR limit. That temperature grade matches military and avionics environments — think engine control modules, satellite power supplies, or downhole instrumentation where standard tantalums would be derated or fail.
For the BOM engineer, this means the part is orderable for new designs without a last-time-buy deadline.
Package and footprint — 2312 case, tape-and-reel delivery
Supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) packaging, the 2312 (6032 Metric) case measures 6.00 mm x 3.20 mm with a seated height of 2.80 mm max. The C-size code footprint is standard for this capacitance and voltage — the reflow profile follows the typical tantalum ramp-soak-spike curve. No special bake-out required if the moisture barrier bag is intact.