F920J225MPA vs T491A105K016AT
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| Category | Tantalum Capacitors | Tantalum Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | KYOCERA AVX | KEMET |
| Description | CAP TANT 2.2UF 20% 6.3V 0805 | CAP TANT 1UF 10% 16V 1206 |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) | Cut Tape (CT) |
| Series | F92 | T491 |
| Type | Molded | Molded |
| Features | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 0805 (2012 Metric) | 1206 (3216 Metric) |
| Tolerance | ±20% | ±10% |
| Size / Dimension | 0.079" L x 0.049" W (2.00mm x 1.25mm) | 0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm) |
| Voltage - Rated | 6.3 V | 16 V |
| Lead Spacing | - | - |
| Ratings | - | - |
| Height - Seated (Max) | 0.039\" (1.00mm) | 0.071\" (1.80mm) |
| Capacitance | 2.2 µF | 1 µF |
| ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) | 12Ohm | 10Ohm |
| Lifetime @ Temp. | - | 2000 Hrs @ 125°C |
| Failure Rate | - | - |
| Manufacturer Size Code | P | A |

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1. What is the expected life of tantalum capacitors?
Under normal circumstances, it can range from thousands of hours to tens of thousands of hours, depending on the working conditions and manufacturer specifications.
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2. Why do tantalum capacitors explode?
The main reason is that excessive voltage or current shocks cause internal short circuits, which trigger thermal runaway.
Excessive ambient temperature may also exacerbate this situation. -
3. Can I use ceramic capacitors instead of tantalum capacitors?
It depends on the specific situation. If the size, ESR requirements are not high and a specific capacitance value is not required, you can consider replacing it.
But be aware that there are differences in physical properties between the two, and direct replacement may affect the working state of the circuit. -
4. What causes tantalum capacitors to burn out?
Common causes include applying a voltage exceeding the maximum allowable value, excessive current, high ambient temperature, and manufacturing defects.

