The TPSA225K016R0450 is a tantalum capacitor from AVX Corporation's TPSA series. It is a surface-mountable component suitable for a variety of general-purpose applications in electronic circuits. The capacitor is characterized by its compact size and consistent performance over a wide range of operating temperatures.

Applications

• Power supply filtering applications
• Bypassing in digital circuits
• DC-DC converters
• Decoupling capacitor applications
• Portable electronic devices

Features

• Surface mount design
• Molded case construction
• Capacitance: 2.2µF
• Rated Voltage: 16V DC
• Capacitance Tolerance: ±20%
• Operating Temperature: -55°C to +125°C
• RoHS Compliant

Benefits

• Small footprint allows for high-density PCB layouts.
• Reliable performance across varying temperatures.
• Simplifies automated assembly processes.
• Low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) enhances circuit efficiency.
• Environmentally friendly due to RoHS compliance.

Technical Specifications

The TPSA225K016R0450 has a capacitance of 2.2µF with a capacitance tolerance of ±20%, and a rated voltage of 16V DC. Its ESR is 4.5 Ohm at 100kHz. It is designed to withstand reflow soldering and operate in a temperature range from -55°C to +125°C. It has a 1210 EIA case size. The ripple current rating is approximately 163mA.