Tantalum Caps Span Wide Range December 2005 Issue Published Date: December 14, 2005
The SpeedPower II and III series tantalum chip capacitors offer greater diversification of equivalent series resistance (ESR) and capacitance values, as well as voltage ratings. Both series cover an ESR range from 40 mΩ to 15Ω and provide voltage ratings from 2.5V to 50V in case sizes from A to E. Using the lower-ESR types, connecting capacitors in parallel is not necessary, leading to more compact designs. The SpeedPower II series extends the range of capacitors in case sizes B to E with several gradations in ESR limits and introduces tantalum capacitors in size-A cases. The SpeedPower III series features an optimized anode design with a larger surface area for lower ESR. For more details, call EPCOS INC., Iselin, NJ. (732) 906-4300.
