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KYOCERA AVX tantalum capacitor sourcing

KYOCERA AVX publishes solid MnO₂ and conductive polymer tantalum families. TAJ and TCJ illustrate why the technology and full series designation must be established before comparing supply options.

Technology & family context

TAJ is a general-purpose molded SMD MnO₂ family; TCJ uses a conductive polymer electrode. Their electrical behavior and application guidance must be checked separately.

Manufacturer series references

Verified technical example

An example for document review, not an offer, stock declaration, lifecycle confirmation or approved substitute.

MPNTAJA106K016RNJ
SeriesTAJ
Capacitance10 µF
Rated voltage16 V at 85°C
CaseA / 3216-18
ESR3 Ω max. at 100 kHz
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Common procurement difficulties

Incomplete ordering suffixes, a required package height, or a proposed polymer replacement can make an apparently matching offer unsuitable. Confirm the whole code, case, tolerance, terminations and reel format.

What to verify

  • Full MPN, technology and manufacturer series
  • Capacitance, rated voltage, tolerance, ESR and leakage test conditions
  • Ripple, derating, temperature, polarity and application requirements
  • Case dimensions, land pattern, terminals and packaging suffix
  • Batch/date-code requirements, source documents and required qualification

Lifecycle & obsolete requirements

Confirm lifecycle at complete-MPN level, including suffix and date of the manufacturer notice. Separate discontinued, not recommended for new designs and temporarily unavailable. Historic documentation is not proof of current production. An alternative requires engineering approval before changing the BOM.

How TantalumCore supports you

We review the requested ordering code and documentation, research possible supply channels and organize offer-specific checks. We can help assemble an alternative comparison; your engineering team approves suitability. Quantity, price, source evidence and delivery require confirmation in a written offer.

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Manufacturer sources

Sources reviewed: 30 October 2026

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