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High-reliability Tantalum Capacitors for implantable applications



AVX has extended the voltage range of its TMC series of Tantalum Capacitors with 16V and 20V offerings. The TMC series is currently available in 0402, 0603, 0805 and 1206 or K, L, R and A case sizes with capacitance values from 0.47µF to 68µF and a rated voltage range of 3V to 20V.

The TMC series is currently available in 0402, 0603, 0805 and 1206 or K, L, R and A case sizes with capacitance values from 0.47µF to 68µF and a rated voltage range of 3V to 20V.

This series is approved
to HRC5000, the AVX specification for implantable grade Tantalum Capacitors.

The high volumetric efficiency of this construction allows for significant downsizing from the traditional leadframe style capacitors whilst maintaining performance and reliability, which is key in today's applications eg pacemakers and defibrillators. These devices have low leakage current specifications supporting extended battery life operation.

The TMC series meets Weibull grade level B as a minimum and each manufacturing lot is subjected to conformance testing prior to release. The series is approved over the temperature range -55ºC to +125ºC and is supplied in tape & reel or waffle pack and is available with either Tin or Gold termination finish.