F921A105MPA vs F931E684MAA
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| Category | Tantalum Capacitors | Tantalum Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | KYOCERA AVX | KYOCERA AVX |
| Description | CAP TANT 1UF 20% 10V 0805 | CAP TANT 0.68UF 20% 25V 1206 |
| Package | Cut Tape (CT) | -Reel® |
| Series | F92 | F93 |
| 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% | ±20% |
| 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 | 10 V | 25 V |
| Lead Spacing | - | - |
| Ratings | - | - |
| Height - Seated (Max) | 0.039\" (1.00mm) | 0.071\" (1.80mm) |
| Capacitance | 1 µF | 0.68 µF |
| ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) | 12Ohm | 7.6Ohm @ 100kHz |
| 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. Will tantalum capacitors deteriorate?
Yes, tantalum capacitors may gradually lose some of their performance when stored for a long time or in adverse environments.
For example, long-term exposure to high temperature and humidity may cause the electrolyte to evaporate or chemically change. -
4. 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.

