Section 3: Introduction

Foreword
AVX offers a broad line of solid Tantalum capacitors in a wide
range of sizes, styles, and ratings to meet any design needs.
This catalog combines into one source AVXs leaded tantalum capacitor information from its worldwide tantalum operations.
The TAP/TEP is rated for use from -55C to +85C at rated
voltage and up to +125C with voltage derating. There
are three preferred wire forms to choose from which are
available on tape and reel, and in bulk for hand insertion.
Four sizes of molded axials, the TAR series, are also
available. The TAR is fully marked and available on tape and
reel for high speed insertion. The TAA is a hermetically sealed
series also with four case sizes available.

AVX has a complete tantalum applications service available

for use by all our customers. With the capability to prototype
and mass produce solid tantalum capacitors in special
configurations, almost any design need can be fulfilled.
And if the customer requirements are outside our standard
testing, AVX will work with you to define and implement a test
or screening plan.
AVX is determined to become the world leader in tantalum
capacitor technology and has made, and is continuing to
make, significant investments in equipment and research to
reach that end. We believe that the investment has paid off
with the devices shown on the following pages.

Dipped Radial Capacitors

SOLID TANTALUM RESIN DIPPED
SERIES TAP/TEP
The TAP/TEP resin dipped series of miniature tantalum
capacitors is available for individual needs in both commercial
and professional applications. From computers to automotive
to industrial, AVX has a dipped radial for almost any application.

Tantalum

Graphite

Resin encapsulation

Tantalum wire

Terminal Wire

Silver

Solder

Manganese
dioxide
Tantalum
pentoxide

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Wire Form Outline
SOLID TANTALUM RESIN DIPPED TAP/TEP
Preferred Wire Forms
D

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

H1 + 4 (0.16)
max

2.0(0.08)
max

H1
+

L
S

S
S

d
2 (0.079)
min

Wire Form C

2 (0.079)
min

d
Wire Form B

Wire Form S

Non-Preferred Wire Forms (Not recommended for new designs)

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

D
H1 max
+0.118
(3.0)

H + 3.8 (0.15)
max

+
0.079 (2)
min

L
1.10 +0.25
-0.10
(0.4 +0.010
-0.004 )

S
d

S
Wire Form F

Wire Form D

Wire Form G

DIMENSIONS
Wire Form

Figure

millimeters (inches)
Case Size

L (see note 1)

Packaging
Suffixes Available*

Preferred Wire Forms

C

Figure 1

A - R*

16.04.00
(0.6300.160)

5.001.00
(0.2000.040)

0.500.05
(0.0200.002)

CCS
CRW
CRS

Bulk
Tape/Reel
Tape/Ammo

Figure 2

A - J*

16.04.00
(0.6300.160)

5.001.00
(0.2000.040)

0.500.05
(0.0200.002)

BRW
BRS

Tape/Reel
Tape/Ammo

Figure 3

A - J*

16.04.00
(0.6300.160)

2.500.50
(0.1000.020)

0.500.05
(0.0200.002)

SCS
SRW
SRS

Bulk
Tape/Reel
Tape/Ammo

Non-Preferred Wire Forms (Not recommended for new designs)

F

Figure 4

A-R

3.900.75
(0.1550.030)

5.000.50
(0.2000.020)

0.500.05
(0.0200.002)

FCS

Bulk

Figure 5

A - H*

16.04.00
(0.6300.160)

2.500.75
(0.1000.020)

0.500.05
(0.0200.002)

DCS
DTW
DTS

Bulk
Tape/Reel
Tape/Ammo

Figure 6

A-J
A-R

0.500.05
(0.0200.002)
0.500.05
(0.0200.002)

Bulk

Similar to
Figure 1

3.180.50
(0.1250.020)
6.351.00
(0.2500.040)

GSB

16.04.00
(0.6300.160)
16.04.00
(0.6300.160)

HSB

Bulk

Notes: (1) Lead lengths can be supplied to tolerances other than those above and should be specified in the ordering information.
(2) For D, H, and H1 dimensions, refer to individual product on following pages.
* For case size availability in tape and reel, please refer to pages 147-148.

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TAP Series
SOLID TANTALUM RESIN DIPPED CAPACITORS
TAP is a professional grade device manufactured with a flame retardant
coating and featuring low leakage current and impedance, very small
physical sizes and exceptional temperature stability. It is designed and
conditioned to operate to +125C (see page 182 for voltage derating
above 85C) and is available loose or taped and reeled for auto insertion.
The 15 case sizes with wide capacitance and working voltage ranges
means the TAP can accommodate almost any application.

MAXIMUM CASE DIMENSIONS:

millimeters (inches)

Wire
Case
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
R

C, F, G, H
H
8.50 (0.330)
9.00 (0.350)
10.0 (0.390)
10.5 (0.410)
10.5 (0.410)
11.5 (0.450)
11.5 (0.450)
12.0 (0.470)
13.0 (0.510)
14.0 (0.550)
14.0 (0.550)
14.5 (0.570)
16.0 (0.630)
17.0 (0.670)
18.5 (0.730)

B, S, D
*H1
7.00 (0.280)
7.50 (0.300)
8.50 (0.330)
9.00 (0.350)
9.00 (0.350)
10.0 (0.390)
10.0 (0.390)
10.5 (0.410)
11.5 (0.450)
12.5 (0.490)
12.5 (0.490)
13.0 (0.510)

4.50
4.50
5.00
5.00
5.50
6.00
6.50
7.00
8.00
8.50
9.00
9.00
9.00
10.0
10.0

D
(0.180)
(0.180)
(0.200)
(0.200)
(0.220)
(0.240)
(0.260)
(0.280)
(0.310)
(0.330)
(0.350)
(0.350)
(0.350)
(0.390)
(0.390)

HOW TO ORDER
TAP

475

035

SCS

Type

Capacitance Code
pF code: 1st two digits
represent significant figures,
3rd digit represents multiplier
(number of zeros to follow)

Capacitance Tolerance
K = 10%
M = 20%
(For J = 5% tolerance,
please consult factory)

Rated DC Voltage

Suffix indicating wire form

and packaging
(see page 140)

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TAP Series
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Data:
Capacitance Range:
Capacitance Tolerance:
Rated Voltage DC (VR )
Category Voltage (VC )
Surge Voltage (VS )

+85C:
+125C:
+85C:
+125C:

Temperature Range:
Environmental Classification:
Dissipation Factor:

Reliability:
Qualification:
Capacitance Range (letter denotes case size)
Capacitance
Rated voltage DC (VR )
F
Code
6.3V
10V
0.1
104
0.15 154
0.22 224
0.33
0.47
0.68

334
474
684

1.0
1.5
2.2

105
155
225

3.3
4.7
6.8

335
475
685

A
A
A

10
15
22

106
156
226

33
47
68

All technical data relate to an ambient temperature of +25C

0.1 F to 330 F
20%; 10% (5% consult your AVX representative for details)
6.3 10 16 20 25 35 50
4 6.3 10 13 16 23 33
8 13 20 26 33 46 65
5
9
12 16 21 28 40
-55C to +125C
55/125/56 (IEC 68-2)
0.04 for CR 0.1-1.5F
0.06 for CR 2.2-6.8F
0.08 for CR 10-68F
0.10 for CR 100-330F
1% per 1000 hrs. at 85C with 0.1/V series impedance, 60% confidence level.
CECC 30201 - 032

16V

20V

25V

35V
A
A
A

50V
A
A
A

A
A
A

A
A
B

A
A

A
A
A

A
A
A

A
A
B

C
D
E

A
A
B

A
B
C

B
C
D

B
C
D

C
E
F

F
G
H

B
C
D

C
D
E

D
E
F

E
F
H

E
F
H

F
H
K

J
K
L

336
476
686

E
F
G

F
G
H

F
J
L

J
K
N

J
M
N

M
N

100
150
220

107
157
227

H
K
M

K
N
P

N
N
R

330

337

Values outside this standard range may be available on request.

AVX reserves the right to supply capacitors to a higher voltage rating, in the same case size, than that ordered.

MARKING
Polarity, capacitance, rated DC voltage, and an "A" (AVX
logo) are laser marked on the capacitor body which is made
of flame retardant gold epoxy resin with a limiting oxygen
index in excess of 30 (ASTM-D-2863).

Polarity
Capacitance
Voltage
AVX logo

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Tolerance code:
20% = Standard (no marking)
10% = K on reverse side of unit
5% = J on reverse side of unit

+A
10
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TAP Series
RATINGS AND PART NUMBER REFERENCE
AVX
Part No.

Case
Size

Capacitance
F

DCL
(A)
Max.

DF
%
Max.

ESR
Max. ()
@ 100 kHz

AVX
Part No.

13.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
5.0
3.7
3.0
2.0
1.8
1.6
0.9
0.9
0.7

TAP 336(*)020
TAP 476(*)020
TAP 686(*)020
TAP 107(*)020

A
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
K
M
P

3.3
4.7
6.8
10
15
22
33
47
68
100
150
220
330

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.8
1.1
1.7
2.4
3.4
5.0
7.6
11.0
16.6

6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
10
10
10
10

10 volt @ 85C (6.3 volt @ 125C)

TAP 225(*)010
TAP 335(*)010
TAP 475(*)010
TAP 685(*)010
TAP 106(*)010
TAP 156(*)010
TAP 226(*)010
TAP 336(*)010
TAP 476(*)010
TAP 686(*)010
TAP 107(*)010
TAP 157(*)010
TAP 227(*)010
TAP 337(*)010

A
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
K
N
P
R

2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
15
22
33
47
68
100
150
220
330

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.8
1.2
1.7
2.6
3.7
5.4
8.0
12.0
17.6
20.0

6
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
10
10
10
10

13.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
5.0
3.7
2.7
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.5

16 volt @ 85C (10 volt @ 125C)

TAP 155(*)016
TAP 225(*)016
TAP 335(*)016
TAP 475(*)016
TAP 685(*)016
TAP 106(*)016
TAP 156(*)016
TAP 226(*)016
TAP 336(*)016
TAP 476(*)016
TAP 686(*)016
TAP 107(*)016
TAP 157(*)016
TAP 227(*)016

A
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
F
J
L
N
N
R

1.5
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
15
22
33
47
68
100
150
220

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.2
1.9
2.8
4.2
6.0
8.7
12.8
19.2
20.0

4
6
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
10
10
10

10.0
8.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.2
2.5
2.0
1.6
1.3
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.5

20 volt @ 85C (13 volt @ 125C)

TAP 105(*)020
TAP 155(*)020
TAP 225(*)020
TAP 335(*)020
TAP 475(*)020
TAP 685(*)020
TAP 106(*)020
TAP 156(*)020
TAP 226(*)020

A
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
H

1.0
1.5
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
15
22

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.7
1.0
1.6
2.4
3.5

4
4
6
6
6
6
8
8
8

Capacitance
F

DCL
(A)
Max.

DF
%
Max.

ESR
Max. ()
@ 100 kHz

20 volt @ 85C (13 volt @ 125C) continued

6.3 volt @ 85C (4 volt @ 125C)

TAP 335(*)006
TAP 475(*)006
TAP 685(*)006
TAP 106(*)006
TAP 156(*)006
TAP 226(*)006
TAP 336(*)006
TAP 476(*)006
TAP 686(*)006
TAP 107(*)006
TAP 157(*)006
TAP 227(*)006
TAP 337(*)006

Case
Size

10.0
9.0
7.0
5.5
4.5
3.6
2.9
2.3
1.8

J
K
N
N

33
47
68
100

5.2
7.5
10.8
16.0

8
8
8
10

1.4
1.2
0.9
0.6

25 volt @ 85C (16 volt @ 125C)

TAP 105(*)025
TAP 155(*)025
TAP 225(*)025
TAP 335(*)025
TAP 475(*)025
TAP 685(*)025
TAP 106(*)025
TAP 156(*)025
TAP 226(*)025
TAP 336(*)025
TAP 476(*)025
TAP 686(*)025

A
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
J
M
N

1.0
1.5
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
15
22
33
47
68

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.9
1.3
2.0
3.0
4.4
6.6
9.4
13.6

4
4
6
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
8

10.0
8.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.1
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.2
1.0
0.8

35 volt @ 85C (23 volt @ 125C)

TAP 104(*)035
TAP 154(*)035
TAP 224(*)035
TAP 334(*)035
TAP 474(*)035
TAP 684(*)035
TAP 105(*)035
TAP 155(*)035
TAP 225(*)035
TAP 335(*)035
TAP 475(*)035
TAP 685(*)035
TAP 106(*)035
TAP 156(*)035
TAP 226(*)035
TAP 336(*)035
TAP 476(*)035

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
E
F
F
H
K
M
N

0.1
0.15
0.22
0.33
0.47
0.68
1.0
1.5
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
15
22
33
47

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.9
1.3
1.9
2.8
4.2
6.1
9.2
10.0

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8

26.0
21.0
17.0
15.0
13.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.6
1.3
1.0
0.8

50 volt @ 85C (33 volt @ 125C)

TAP 104(*)050
TAP 154(*)050
TAP 224(*)050
TAP 334(*)050
TAP 474(*)050
TAP 684(*)050
TAP 105(*)050
TAP 155(*)050
TAP 225(*)050
TAP 335(*)050
TAP 475(*)050
TAP 685(*)050
TAP 106(*)050
TAP 156(*)050
TAP 226(*)050

A
A
A
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L

0.1
0.15
0.22
0.33
0.47
0.68
1.0
1.5
2.2
3.3
4.7
6.8
10
15
22

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.3
1.8
2.7
4.0
6.0
8.8

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
8
8
8

26.0
21.0
17.0
15.0
13.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.6
1.2
1.0

(*) Insert capacitance tolerance code; M for 20%, K for 10% and J for 5%
NOTE: Voltage ratings are minimum values. AVX reserves the right to supply higher voltage ratings in the same case size.

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Tape and Reel Packaging
SOLID TANTALUM RESIN DIPPED TAP/TEP
TAPE AND REEL PACKAGING FOR AUTOMATIC COMPONENT INSERTION
TAP/TEP types are all offered on radial tape, in reel or
ammo pack format for use on high speed radial automatic
insertion equipment, or preforming machines.

The tape format is compatible with EIA 468A standard for

component taping set out by major manufacturers of radial
automatic insertion equipment.

TAP/TEP available in three formats. See 140 for dimensions.

P

P2

h

B wires for normal automatic insertion on

5mm pitch.
BRW suffix for reel
BRS suffix for ammo pack
Available in case sizes A - J

H3
W2

d
H

H1
W1
S

P1

P

P2

h

C wires for preforming.

H3

CRW suffix for reel

CRS suffix for ammo pack

W2

d
H

H1
W1
S

Available in case sizes A - R

P1

P

P2

h

S and D wire for special applications,

automatic insertion on 2.5mm pitch.

H3
W2

d
H2

H1
W1
S

SRW, DTW suffix for reel

SRS, DTS suffix for ammo pack
Available in case sizes A - J

D
T

P1
P

S wire

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Tape and Reel Packaging
SOLID TANTALUM RESIN DIPPED TAP/TEP
DIMENSIONS:

millimeters (inches)

Description

Code

Dimension

Feed hole pitch

12.7 0.30 (0.500 0.010)

Hole center to lead

P1

3.85 0.70 (0.150 0.030)

to be measured at bottom
of clench

REEL CONFIGURATION AND

millimeters (inches)
DIMENSIONS:
Diameter 30
(1.18) max.

5.05 1.00 (0.200 0.040)

for S wire
Hole center to component center

P2

6.35 0.40 (0.250 0.020)

Change in pitch

1.00 ( 0.040)

53 (2.09) max.

Lead diameter

0.50 0.05 (0.020 0.003)

Lead spacing

See wire form table

Component alignment

0 2.00 (0 0.080)

Feed hole diameter

4.00 0.20 (0.150 0.008)

Tape width

18.0 + 1.00 (0.700 + 0.040)

- 0.50
- 0.020)

Hold down tape width

W1

6.00 (0.240) min.

Hold down tape position

W2

1.00 (0.040) max.

Lead wire clench height

16.0 0.50 (0.630 0.020)

19.0 1.00 (0.750 0.040)
on request

Hole position

H1

9.00 0.50 (0.350 0.020)

Base of component height

H2

18.0 (0.700) min. (S wire only)

Component height

H3

32.25 (1.300) max.

Length of snipped lead

11.0 (0.430) max.

Total tape thickness

0.70 0.20 (0.030 0.001)

45 (1.77) max.
40 (1.57) min.
80
(3.15)
360 (14.17) max.

Manufactured from cardboard with plastic hub.

cardboard with plastic hub.

H ldi

t id

Holding tape outside. Positive terminal leading.

Carrying card
0.50 0.10 (0.020 0.005)

PACKAGING QUANTITIES
Style

Case size
A

TAP
TEP

For bulk products

For Ammo pack

For Reels

B, C, D
E, F

No. of pieces

Style

1500
1250
1000

G, H, J

750

K, L, M, N, P, R

500

TAP
TEP

Case size

No. of pieces

A, B, C, D

3000

E, F, G

2500

H, J

2000

K, L, M, N, P, R

1000

Style
TAP
TEP

Case size

No. of pieces

A to H

1000

J to L

500

M to R

100

AMMO PACK DIMENSIONS

GENERAL NOTES

millimeters (inches) max.

Resin dipped tantalum capacitors are only available taped in

the range of case sizes and in the modular quantities by case
size as indicated.
Packaging quantities on tape may vary by 1%.

Height 360 (14.17), width 360 (14.17), thickness 60 (2.36)

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