B45197A2227K509 – KEMET

Overview

The KEMET B45197A2227K509 is a solid tantalum capacitor designed for demanding applications where stable capacitance and low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) are paramount. Its primary function is energy storage and filtering, critical for maintaining signal integrity in sensitive circuits. A key design consideration for solid tantalum capacitors, including this 220 µF, 10 VDC part, is their susceptibility to overvoltage conditions, which can lead to catastrophic failure. Therefore, careful derating and robust voltage regulation are essential engineering practices when integrating this component into a system, ensuring long-term reliability beyond its nominal specifications.

Key Features

• Capacitance: 220 µF
• Voltage Rating: 10 VDC
• Tolerance: ±10%
• ESR: Low (Standard Grade)
• Termination Style: SMD/SMT
• Package Dimensions: Compact footprint for high-density PCB assembly

Applications

The component is engineered for deployment in systems requiring high reliability and performance under specific operating conditions. It provides functional stability across the stated design envelope.

• Decoupling and bypassing for high-speed digital logic ICs
• Power supply filtering in portable electronic devices
• Input/output capacitance for voltage regulators
• Smoothing in battery-powered instrumentation