The TAJA475M016RNJ is a surface mount tantalum capacitor manufactured by AVX Corporation. It's part of the TAJ series, known for its reliability and performance in various electronic applications. This capacitor features a molded case construction and is designed for automated pick-and-place assembly.

Applications:

• Decoupling: Used in decoupling circuits to reduce noise and stabilize voltage levels.
• Bypass: Directs high-frequency noise to ground in bypass applications.
• Filtering: Smooths out voltage variations and reduces ripple in power supplies.
• Timing circuits: Provides stable capacitance for timing applications.
• General-purpose applications: Suitable for use in a variety of electronic devices where a stable and reliable capacitor is needed.

Features:

• Capacitance: 4.7 µF (Microfarads)
• Voltage Rating: 16 V (Volts)
• Tolerance: ±20%
• Case Size: A Case (EIA 3216-18 metric)
• Termination: Surface Mount
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
• RoHS Compliant: Free from hazardous substances.

Benefits:

• Stable performance: Tantalum capacitors offer excellent stability over temperature and frequency.
• High reliability: AVX tantalum capacitors are known for their long life and low failure rate.
• Small size: The compact A case size saves valuable board space.
• Easy assembly: Surface mount design facilitates automated assembly processes.
• Wide operating temperature range: Suitable for use in a broad range of environments.

Additional Details:

The TAJA475M016RNJ utilizes tantalum as the dielectric material, offering a high volumetric efficiency. It features a relatively low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) which contributes to better performance in high-frequency applications. The molded case provides mechanical and environmental protection. This part is available in tape and reel packaging for automated placement. The breakdown of the part number TAJA475M016RNJ is as follows: TAJ signifies AVX Tantalum capacitor, A denotes the Case Size, 475 represents 4.7uF, M specifies +/-20% tolerance, 016 indicates the 16V rating, R refers to standard termination and NJ stands for Lead-Free termination.