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The TPSR106K006R1500: No stock-holding claim is made here; the supply posture is quoted-to-order through independent and authorized distribution.
The 1.5 Ohm ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) sets the ripple current handling and self-heating limit: a 10 µF tantalum at this ESR level can handle modest ripple without excessive internal temperature rise, but it is not a low-ESR polymer type — budget the ripple current per the manufacturer's derating curve. Size code R on the TPS series means the case is matched to the capacitance and voltage rating; no alternative case size exists for this electrical spec within the same series. Operating temperature spans -55 °C to 125 °C — this covers industrial and automotive ambient ranges without derating at the high end, though the manufacturer's voltage derating recommendation (typically 50 % at 125 °C) still applies. The molded construction with general-purpose feature set means it is a standard tantalum, not a low-leakage or high-reliability (COTS) grade.
TPS series — molded tantalum for surface-mount decoupling
The TPS series from KYOCERA AVX is a standard molded tantalum platform widely used for bulk decoupling on digital logic, DSP, and FPGA power rails. Molded construction means the capacitor body is encapsulated in epoxy resin — it provides mechanical stability during reflow and resists cracking from board flex, though it is not as robust as a conformal-coated style against moisture ingress.