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KYOCERA AVX TPSC686K016H0125 — Specialty Capacitors

TPSC686K016H0125 KYOCERA AVX 68 µF Molded Tantalum Cap

MPNTPSC686K016H0125
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KYOCERA AVX TPS series, molded tantalum capacitor, 68 µF ±10%, 16 V, 125 mOhm ESR, -55°C to 125°C, surface-mount 2312 (6032 Metric) package.

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Specifications

TPSC686K016H0125 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeMolded
SeriesTPS
MountingSurface Mount
ESR125mOhm
Voltage - rated16 V
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 125°C
Size (Dimension)0.236\" L x 0.126\" W (6.00mm x 3.20mm)
Height - seated0.110\" (2.80mm)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
FeaturesGeneral Purpose
Tolerance±10%
Capacitance68 µF
Case2312 (6032 Metric)
Manufacturer size codeC

Product details

68 µF, 16 V, 125 mOhm ESR — bulk decoupling on a 16 V rail

The 125 mOhm ESR is the key loss term: it sets the ripple current the cap can absorb before self-heating shifts the capacitance. For a 16 V rail carrying a 500 mA ripple, the I²R loss is about 31 mW — well within the package's dissipation limit, but worth checking if your load draws continuous high-frequency ripple above 1 A.

That is the full military band — the same cap that sits on a satellite power bus at -55°C also works in an engine-bay ECU that sees 125°C ambient. No voltage derating is required across this range for a 16 V part, but the ESR roughly doubles at -55°C, so the ripple current capability drops. If your board cold-soaks below -40°C, budget for higher ESR in the ripple budget.

Listed as active from KYOCERA AVX. The TPS series is a broad family — if you need a different voltage or capacitance, the same case code and footprint may accept a sibling.

Surface-mount 2312 — footprint and reflow

Package is 2312 (6032 Metric), size code C. Dimensions: 6.00 mm x 3.20 mm footprint, seated height 2.80 mm max.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to TPSC686K016H0125 in the TPS family?

The TPS series includes many 2312 case-code parts with different capacitance and voltage ratings. A direct drop-in would be any other TPS cap in the same C case size (2312) with the same 16 V rating — for example, a 47 µF or 100 µF variant, provided the ESR and ripple current fit your circuit. No official second-source is listed, but other molded tantalum manufacturers (Kemet, Vishay) offer functionally equivalent parts in the same footprint.

What is the height of TPSC686K016H0125?

The seated height is 2.80 mm maximum. This is the dimension from the board surface to the top of the molded body after reflow.