T491C106K025AT7280 vs TAJA685K020RNJ
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| Category | Tantalum Capacitors | Tantalum Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | KEMET | KYOCERA AVX |
| Description | CAP TANT 10UF 10% 25V 2312 | CAP TANT 6.8UF 10% 20V 1206 |
| Package | Cut Tape (CT) | Cut Tape (CT) |
| Series | T491 | TAJ |
| 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 | 2312 (6032 Metric) | 1206 (3216 Metric) |
| Tolerance | ±10% | ±10% |
| Size / Dimension | 0.236" L x 0.126" W (6.00mm x 3.20mm) | 0.126" L x 0.063" W (3.20mm x 1.60mm) |
| Voltage - Rated | 25 V | 20 V |
| Lead Spacing | - | - |
| Ratings | - | - |
| Height - Seated (Max) | 0.110\" (2.80mm) | 0.071\" (1.80mm) |
| Capacitance | 10 µF | 6.8 µF |
| ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) | 1.5Ohm | 2.4Ohm |
| Lifetime @ Temp. | 2000 Hrs @ 125°C | - |
| Failure Rate | - | - |
| Manufacturer Size Code | C | A |

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1. Disadvantages of tantalum capacitors
The price is relatively high.
If used improperly or the circuit design is defective, it may fail, including explosion.
It is polarity sensitive and can only work in the specified direction.
It may fail easily under certain conditions (such as overvoltage, surge current). -
2. 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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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. Is tantalum better than tungsten?
It depends on the application. For capacitors, tantalum is preferred due to its unique properties; while in some other industrial uses, such as making filaments, tungsten is preferred.

