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Tantalum capacitors offer several advantages over conventional multi-layer ceramic chip capacitors, such as larger capacitance in a more compact form factor and superior temperature and DC bias characteristics. Kingtronics broad lineup of tantalum capacitors include models that utilize a bottom electrode configuration, low ESR conductive polymer types, units with an open structure to prevent combustion and damage to peripheral components, and standard products featuring excellent mount ability and reliability.

ESR has been significantly reduced due to utilization of a conductive polymer instead of conventional manganese dioxide. In addition the conductive polymer type reduces the risk of smoke or ire compared with conventional products.

Tantalum electrolytic capacitors exploit the tendency of tantalum to form a protective oxide surface layer, using tantalum powder, pressed into a pellet shape, as one "plate" of the capacitor, the oxide as the dielectric, and an electrolytic solution or conductive solid as the other "plate". Because the dielectric layer can be very thin (thinner than the similar layer in, for instance, an aluminium electrolytic capacitor), a high capacitance can be achieved in a small volume. Because of the size and weight advantages, tantalum capacitors are attractive for portable telephones, personal computers, and automotive electronics.

Kingtronics short for Kt (logo) produce tantalum capacitors since 1997, include dipped tantalum capacitors (through hole capacitors), general purpose chip tantalum capacitors (surface mount) and Low-ESR chip tantalum capacitors (surface mount).We have a full instruction about Tantalum Capacitors in our website www.kingtronics.com  each series of Tantalum Capacitors have detailed PDF and other information.