KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – Industrial
Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) Electrolytic Stack, 3 – 63 VDC
Overview
The KEMET Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) Electrolytic
Capacitor is designed to provide the highest CV
(capacitance/voltage) ratings in a surface mount
configuration. All of KEMET's Polymer Electrolytic Solutions
are available in a stack configuration.The only exceptions
are the facedown series (T523,T527,T528, and T529).
These capacitors are utilized in stacks of 2,3,4, and 6
components to achieve a broad range of capacitance,
ESR, and voltage ratings. The TSP series may be operated
at steady state voltages up to 90% of rated voltage for
part types with rated voltage less than or equal to 10
volts and up to 80% of rated voltage for part types greater
than 10 volts. Stacking configurations allow for custom
capacitance/voltage solutions and very low ESR options.
The TSP series is the first polymer electrolytic capacitor
available with failure rate options when utilizing KEMET's
T540 and T541 Series. The failure rate is determined by
utilizing accelerated conditions (voltage and temperature)
applied to board mounted samples to assess long term
device reliability. The failure rates available are B (0.1% per
1,000 hours), C (0.01% per 1,000 hours), and D (0.001% per
1,000 hours). This method was developed based on over ten
(10) years of research and is described in numerous papers
available on www.kemet.com.
Note: Custom stacking solutions are also available with other KEMET
Polymer Electrolytic Surface Mount products. Please contact KEMET Sales
for availability.
Benefits
• Polymer cathode technology
• High capacitance
• Surface mountable
• Capacitance values of 20 – 6,000 µF
• Capacitance can be custom specified
• Voltage ratings of 3 – 63 VDC
• High volumetric efficiency
• Ultra low ESR
• Surge capability
• Operating temperature range of −55˚C to +125˚C
• Laser-marked case
• Use up to 90% of rated voltage for part types ≤ 10 V
• Use up to 80% of rated voltage for part types > 10 V
• KEMET's PERA method testing
Applications
Typical applications include decoupling and filtering in a variety of market segments. The T540 Polymer COTS stack devices
can be utilized in defense and aerospace applications. Other KEMET series can be utilized in filtering and decoupling
applications to service various market segments.
Environmental Compliance
RoHS Compliant (6/6) according to Directive 2002/95/EC when ordered with 100% Sn solder.
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KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – Industrial
Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) Electrolytic Stack, 3 – 63 VDC
K-SIM
For a detailed analysis of specific part numbers, please visit ksim.kemet.com to access KEMET's K-SIM software. KEMET
K-SIM is designed to simulate behavior of components with respect to frequency, ambient temperature, and DC bias levels.
Ordering Information
T540/T541 Discrete Component
T
Capacitor
Class
T = Tantalum
SP
Series
Stacks
Polymer
Cathode
2D
207
M
010
A
H
65
Surge
(Discrete)
65 = 4 cycles at 25°C ±5°C
66 = 10 cycles at 25°C
67 = 10 cycles at -55°C
+0°C/-5°C and 85°C
85 = 4 cycles at 25°C ±5°C
and improved humidity
capability
86 = 10 cycles at 25°C ±5°C
and improved humidity
capability
87 = 10 cycles at -55°C
+0°C/-5°C and +85°C ±5°C
and improved humidity
capability
*** E = None
** S = 10 cycles at 25°C
** W = 10 cycles at -55°C
and 85°C
20
ESR
(Stack)
05 = ESR - High
10 = ESR -
Standard
20 = ESR-Low
D
540
Rated
Failure Termination
Case Capacitance Capacitance
Voltage
Rate
Finish
Size Code (pF)
Tolerance
(VDC) (Discrete) (Discrete)
2B
3B
4B
6B
2C
3C
4C
6C
2D
3D
4D
6D
2O
3O
40
6O
2X
3X
4X
6X
First two digits K = ±10%
represent
M = ±20%"
significant
figures. Third
digit specifies
number of
zeros.
003 = 3
A = N/A
004 = 4
B = 0.1%/
006 = 6.3
KHrs
010 = 10
C = 0.01%/
016 = 16
KHrs
025 = 25 D = 0.001%/
035 = 35
KHrs"
050 = 50
063 = 63
H = Standard
solder
coated
(SnPb 5% Pb
minimum)
T = 100%
Matte Tin
(Sn)-plated
Termination Discrete
Finish
Component's
(Stack)
Series
D = Silver-
plated (Ag)
H = Solder-
plated
(SnPb 5% Pb
minimum)
T = 100% Tin
(Sn)
540 = T540
541 = T541
T543 Discrete Component
T
Capacitor
Class
T = Tantalum
SP
Series
Stacks
Polymer
Cathode
6X
207
M
050
A
H
E
Surge
(Discrete)
E = None
S = 10cycles @ 25°C
W = 10 cycles -55°C and
85°C
040
ESR
(Stack)
ESR in mΩ
D
543
Rated
Failure Termination
Case Capacitance Capacitance
Voltage
Rate
Finish
Size Code (pF)
Tolerance
(VDC) (Discrete) (Discrete)
First two digits K = ±10%
represent
M = ±20%
significant
figures. Third
digit specifies
number of
zeros.
003 = 3
004 = 4
006 = 6.3
010 = 10
016 = 16
025 = 25
035 = 35
050 = 50
063 = 63
A = N/A
H = Standard
solder
coated
(SnPb 5% Pb
minimum)
T = 100%
Matte Tin
(Sn)-plated
Termination Discrete
Finish
Component's
(Stack)
Series
D = Silver-
plated (Ag)
H = Solder-
plated
(SnPb 5% Pb
minimum)
T = 100% Tin
(Sn)
543 = T543
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KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – Industrial
Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) Electrolytic Stack, 3 – 63 VDC
Ordering Information (cont.)
T520, T521, T525, T530, T545 Discrete Component
T
Capacitor
Class
T = Tantalum
SP
Series
Stacks
Polymer
Cathode
2X
667
M
10
A
T
E
Surge
(Discrete)
002
ESR
(Stack)
ESR in mΩ
D
530
Rated
Failure Termination
Case Capacitance Capacitance
Voltage
Rate
Finish
Size Code (pF)
Tolerance
(VDC) (Discrete) (Discrete)
First two digits K = ±10%
represent
M = ±20%
significant
figures. Third
digit specifies
number of
zeros.
003 = 3
004 = 4
006 = 6.3
010 = 10
016 = 16
025 = 25
035 = 35
050 = 50
063 = 63
A = N/A
Termination Discrete
Finish
Component's
(Stack)
Series
D = Silver-
plated (Ag)
H = Solder-
plated
(SnPb 5% Pb
minimum)
T = 100% Tin
(Sn)
520 = T520
521 = T521
525 = T525
530 = T530
545 = T545
H = Standard E = None
solder
coated
(SnPb 5% Pb
minimum)
T = 100%
Matte Tin
(Sn)-plated
Note: Custom discrete component stacking solutions are also available with other KEMET Polymer Electrolytic Surface Mount series/products.
Please contact KEMET Sales for availability.
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KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – Industrial
Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) Electrolytic Stack, 3 – 63 VDC
Performance Characteristics
Item
Operating Temperature
Rated Capacitance Range
Capacitance Tolerance
Rated Voltage Range
DF (120 Hz)
ESR (100 kHz)
Leakage Current
−55°C to 125°C
20 – 6,000 μF at 120 Hz/25°C
M Tolerance (20%)
3 – 63 V
Refer to Part Number Electrical Specification Table
Refer to Part Number Electrical Specification Table
≤ 0.1 CV (µA) at rated voltage after 5 minutes
Performance Characteristics
Qualification
Test
Endurance
Condition
Δ C/C
105°C at rated voltage, 2,000 hours
125°C at 2/3 rated voltage, 2,000 hours
DF
DCL
ESR
Δ C/C
KEMET specified test, mounted, −55°C to 125°C,
5 cycles
DF
DCL
ESR
Δ C/C
DF
DCL
ESR
Δ C/C
DF
DCL
ESR
Δ C/C
DF
DCL
Characteristics
Within −20/+10% of initial value
≤ initial limit
1.25 x IL at 125°C
2 x initial limit
Within ±5% of initial value
Within initial limits
Within 1.25 x initial limit
Within initial limits
Within ±5% of initial value
Within initial limits
Within initial limits
Within initial limits
Within ±5% of initial value
Within initial limits
Within initial limits
Within initial limits
Within ±10 of initial value
Within initial limits
Within initial limits
Thermal Shock
Surge Voltage
85°C, 1.15 x rated voltage 1,000 cycles
Surge Voltage
125°C, 0.77 x rated voltage 1,000 cycles
Mechanical Vibration
MIL–STD–202, Method 204, Condition D,
10 Hz to 2,000 Hz, 20 G peak
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KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP
®
) – Industrial
Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) Electrolytic Stack, 3 – 63 VDC
Reliability
KO-CAP capacitors have an average failure rate of 0.5 %/1,000 hours at category voltage, U
C
, and category temperature, T
C
.
These capacitors are qualified using industry test standards at U
C
and T
C
. The minimum test time (1,000 or 2,000 hours) is
dependent on the product.
The actual life expectancy of KO-CAP capacitors increases when application voltage, U
A
, and application temperature, T
A
, are
lower than U
C
and T
C
. As a general guideline, when U
A
< 0.9 * U
C
and T
A
< 85°C, the life expectancy will typically exceed the
useful lifetime of most hardware (> 10 years).
The lifetime of a KO-CAP capacitor at a specific application voltage and temperature can be modeled using the equations
below. A failure is defined as passing enough current to blow a 1-Amp fuse. The calculation is an estimation based on
empirical results and is not a guarantee.
VAF =
where:
( )
U
A
U
C
n
[ (
TAF = e
E
a
k
1
273+T
A
1
273+T
C
)]
VAF = acceleration factor due to voltage, unitless
U
C
= category voltage, volt
U
A
= application voltage, volt
n = exponent, 16
where:
TAF = acceleration factor due to temperature, unitless
E
a
= activation energy, 1.4 eV
k = Boltzmann’s constant, 8.617E-5 eV/K
T
A
= application temperature, °C
T
C
= category temperature, °C
AF = VAF * TAF
where:
AF = acceleration factor, unitless
TAF = accerlation factor due to temperature, unitless
VAF = acceleration factor due to voltage, unitless
where:
Life
U ,T
= Life
U ,T
* AF
A
A
C
C
Life
UA, TA
= guaranteed life application voltage
and temperature, years
Life
UC, TC
= guaranteed life category voltage
and temperature, years
AF = acceleration factor, unitless
Reliability Table 1 – Common temperature range classifications
85°C (T
R
) /
85°C (T
C
)
105°C (T
R
) /
105°C (T
C
)
105°C (T
R
) /
125°C (T
C
)
Rated Voltage (U
R
)
Category Voltage (U
C
)
Rated Voltage (T
R
)
Category Voltage (U
C
)
Rated Voltage (T
R
)
Category Voltage (U
C
)
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
1.7
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
2.7
6.3
6.3
6.3
6.3
6.3
4.2
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.4
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
6.7
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
8.4
16.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
10.7
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
13.4
25.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
16.8
35.0
35.0
35.0
35.0
35.0
23.5
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
33.5
63.0
63.0
63.0
63.0
63.0
42.2
75.0
75.0
75.0
75.0
75.0
50.3
Terms:
Category Voltage, U
C
: Maximum recommended peak DC operating voltage for continuous operation at the category temperature, T
C
Rated Voltage, U
R
: Maximum recommended peak DC operating voltage for continuous operation up to the rated temperature, T
R
Category Temperature, T
C
: Maximum recommended operating temperature; voltage derating may be required at T
C
Rated Temperature, T
R
: Maximum recommended operating temperature without voltage derating; T
R
is equal to or lower than T
C
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