B45396R0687K509 - EPCOS AG

Tantalum Chip Capacitors

Multiple Anode, Ultra-low ESR

Ordering code: B45396R3157+50*

Date: July 2006

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Features

Three parallel low-ESR tantalum capacitors

in one case

High volumetric efficiency

Ultra-low ESR values

High ripple current capability

Excellent solderability

Stable temperature and frequency

characteristics

Low leakage current, low dissipation factor

Low self-inductance

High resistance to shock and vibration

Suitable for use without series resistor

(recommended operating conditions see

www.epcos.com/tantalum_gti, section 4.4)

Lead-free and material content compatible

with RoHS

Technical data and ordering code

Ordering code (tinned terminals) B45396R3157+50*

Rated capacitance (20 °C, 120 Hz) CR150 µF

Rated voltage (up to 85 °C)

(up to 125 °C)

VR16

VDC

Operating temperature range Top 55 ... +125 °C

Maximum leakage current (20 °C, VR, 5 min) Ileak,max 24 µA

Maximum dissipation factor (20 °C, 120 Hz) DFmax 6 %

Maximum equivalent series

resistance

(20 °C, 100 kHz) ESRmax 40 mΩ

Maximum ripple current (20 °C, 100 kHz) IAC,max 2.6 A

Case size E

EIA code 7343-44

Dimensions (L x W x H) 7.3 ±0.3 x 4.3 ±0.3 x 4.1 ±0.3

(0.287 ±0.012 x 0.169 ±0.012

x 0.161 ±0.012)

(inch)

Failure rate

(1 fit = 110-9 failures/h)

(at 40 °C; ≤VR,

RS≤0.1 Ω/V) ≤288 fit

* = Code number for reel diameter + = Capacitance tolerance

6 = 330-mm reel

9 = 180-mm reel

M = ±20%

K = ±10%

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Ordering code structure

B45 396R 1 477 + 5 0 *

Tantalum

capacitor

Series

396R = Multiple Anode,

Ultra-low ESR, tinned terminals

Rated voltage

0=4V,1=6.3V,2=10V,3=16V,4=20V,

5=25V,6=35V,7=50V

Rated capacitance + exponent

C [pF] 10x

E.g.: 686 = 68 pF 106=68µF, 157 = 15 pF 107= 150 µF

Capacitance tolerance

M=±20%, K = ±10%

Case size

5=E

ESR quality

9 = standard quality

0 = premium quality

Reel diameter

9 = 180 mm, 6 = 330 mm

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Cautions and warnings at the end of this document.

Cautions and warnings

When using tantalum capacitors with a manganese dioxide coating, the following cautions and

warnings should be taken into account:

Polarity

Because tantalum capacitors are polar capacitors, it is important to observe their polarity

markings (positive pole on the anode, negative pole on the cathode). Any incorrect polarity

resulting from the sum of the AC and DC voltage components must be smaller than or equal to

the permitted polarity reversal voltage (see “General technical information”, section 4.6 and

section 4.8 under www.epcos.com/tantalum_capacitors). To avoid reducing their reliability, this

voltage may only occur for a short time, at most five times for a duration of one minute per hour.

Voltage

The maximum continuous voltage depends on the ambient temperature. Within the temperature

range of 55 to +85 °C, the rated voltage is equal to the maximum continuous voltage. Between

+ 85 and + 125 °C the maximum continuous voltage must be reduced linearly from the full rated

voltage to 2/3 of it (derating). At 150 °C (only B4519*P series) the voltage must be reduced to 1/2

and at 175 °C (only B4519*T series) to 1/3 of the rated voltage. Operation below the maximum

continuous voltage has a positive effect on the capacitor’s failure rate. The maximum continuous

voltage must not be exceeded (see“Quality and environment”, section 1.11 under

www.epcos.com/tantalum_capacitors).

All unfavourable operating conditions (such as possible line overvoltages, unfavourable

tolerances of the transformation ratio of the line transformer in the equipment, repeated

overvoltages when the equipment is switched on, high ambient temperatures) must be taken into

account when determining the operating voltage.

The surge voltage is the maximum voltage (peak value) that may be applied to the capacitor for

short periods, at most five times for a total duration of up to 1 minute per hour. The surge voltage

must not be applied for periodic charging and discharging in the course of normal operation and

cannot be part of the operating voltage. The permissible surge voltage for all capacitors in this

data book is 1.3 x the rated voltage. The occurrence of voltage impulses (transient voltages) that

exceed the surge voltage may lead to irreparable damage.

Capacitance

The actual capacitance of a capacitor can deviate from the rated capacitance by as much as the

full magnitude of the tolerance at delivery. The capacitance varies with the temperature (at

+125 °C +12% up to +20%) and decreases with increasing frequency (see “General technical

information”, section 5 under www.epcos.com/tantalum_capacitors).

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Low-resistance applications and voltage networks

For low-resistance applications, EPCOS recommends a maximum operating voltage of half the

permissible maximum continuous voltage, so that the capacitors have sufficient tolerance to

withstand voltage peaks. Depending on the conditions of use, the early failure rate is higher here

by a factor of 2 to 20 than in the range with a constant failure rate as specified in the data book

(see“Quality and environment”, section 1.11 under www.epcos.com/tantalum_capacitors).

When operated directly in a voltage network, the capacitor should be protected against

overvoltage, e.g. by a suppressor diode, and against polarity reversal by a diode. If a capacitor is

operated in an unprotected low-impedance circuit and fails because the permissible conditions for

the forward DC voltage, reverse DC voltage, surge current, power dissipation or temperature are

exceeded, the continued current flow through the overstressed capacitor may produce

overheating. The overheated capacitor may damage the surrounding components and the circuit

board (see“Quality and environment”, section 1.11 and “General technical information”, section

4.11 under www.epcos.com/tantalum_capacitors).

Storage conditions

Capacitors with solid electrolyte may be stored at temperatures down to –80 °C. The upper

storage temperature must not exceed +85 °C (for blister tape the temperature limit is +40 °C).

The storage conditions should not exceed +40 °C and 70% R. H. A drypack is useful to prevent

the effects of humidity.

Note

For more detailed information about cautions and warnings for tantalum electrolytic capacitors

(e.g. other electrical values beside those listed above), see “General technical information” and

“Quality and environment” under www.epcos.com/tantalum_capacitors.

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2. We also point out that in individual cases, a malfunction of passive electronic compon-

ents or failure before the end of their usual service life cannot be completely ruled out

in the current state of the art, even if they are operated as specified. In customer applica-

tions requiring a very high level of operational safety and especially in customer applications

in which the malfunction or failure of a passive electronic component could endanger human

life or health (e.g. in accident prevention or life-saving systems), it must therefore be ensured

by means of suitable design of the customer application or other action taken by the customer

(e.g. installation of protective circuitry or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by

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Important notes

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