UPGRADE
PTB
Series
Tantalum Solid
Functional
Polymer Chip
65% Lower ESR
Than Polymer
PT Series
Lead-Free
Construction
105 C
Maximum
Temperature
Engineering Bulletin Jul 03
Actual
Size
The PTB series is a tantalum electrolytic chip capacitor series that is designed with a solid functional
polymer as the electrolyte and constructed of lead-free non-combustible materials. These PTB chips,
which are enhanced versions of the polymer PT series, offer 65% lower ESR than the polymer PT
series and also allow higher ripple current submission. The PTB chips provide stable electrical
parameters and high reliability over a rated life of 1,000 hours at 105 C. The PTB series capacitors
can withstand high temperature lead-free alloy melting points over 230 C for 40 seconds max.during
reflow soldering. Target applications include DC-DC converters, voltage regulators and decoupling
applications where very low ESR at high frequency is required.
TANTALUM CHIP
The PTB series capacitors are solvent proof. Refer to the Mini-Glossary for cleaning guidelines and
recommended cleaning agents that are compatible with United Chemi-Con products.
PTB
Summary of Specifications
Surface mount lead terminals.
Capacitance range: 47 to 1,000µF.
Voltage range: 2.5 to 10VDC.
Category temperature range: 55 C to 105 C.
Standard capacitance tolerance: 20%
Nominal case size (L W H): 3.5 2.8 1.9mm to 7.3 4.3
Rated lifetime: 1,000 hours at 105 C.
3.8mm.
United Chemi-Con, Inc. 9801 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 Tel 847-696-2000 Fax 847-696-9278 www.chemi-con.com
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