TAP106M016CCS-LF Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TAP106M016CCS-LF is a 10 µF conformal coated tantalum capacitor rated at 16 V with ±20% tolerance, manufactured by KYOCERA AVX in the TAP series. This through-hole radial component is designed for general-purpose applications requiring reliable energy storage in compact form factors. The part is currently active in production with 614 units in stock. Substitute parts are identified to address application requirements for improved tolerance specifications, higher voltage ratings, or alternative packaging configurations while maintaining core electrical and mechanical compatibility.

Substiute Parts

TAP106M016CCS-LF

KYOCERA AVXIn Stock: 662TAP106M016CCS-LF Datasheet

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TAP106K016CCS

KYOCERA AVXIn Stock: 3958TAP106K016CCS Datasheet

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TAP106K020CCS

KYOCERA AVXIn Stock: 942TAP106K020CCS Datasheet

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TAP106K025CCS

KYOCERA AVXIn Stock: 2331TAP106K025CCS Datasheet

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TAP106M025CCS

KYOCERA AVXIn Stock: 1080TAP106M025CCS Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the TAP106M016CCS-LF are qualified based on the following criteria:

Capacitance: All substitute parts maintain 10 µF capacitance, ensuring functional equivalence in energy storage capacity.

Tolerance: Substitutes include both ±20% and ±10% tolerance grades. The ±10% tolerance variants (TAP106K016CCS, TAP106K020CCS, TAP106K025CCS) provide tighter capacitance accuracy where circuit design requires improved tolerance margins.

Voltage Rating: Substitutes span 16 V, 20 V, and 25 V ratings. Higher voltage-rated parts (20 V and 25 V) are electrically compatible in 16 V applications and provide additional voltage margin for circuit protection. Lower voltage ratings are not substitutable.

Type & Coating: All substitutes maintain conformal coating, preserving environmental protection characteristics.

Mounting & Package: All substitutes are through-hole radial components with compatible lead spacing (0.197" / 5.00 mm), ensuring PCB footprint compatibility.

ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): ESR values range from 2.5 Ohm to 3.2 Ohm across substitutes. Lower ESR values in higher voltage ratings indicate improved performance characteristics.

Compliance & Status: All substitutes are ROHS3 compliant, REACH unaffected, and maintain active production status.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

TAP106K016CCS is the direct tolerance upgrade from TAP106M016CCS-LF, maintaining identical voltage rating and physical dimensions while improving capacitance accuracy to ±10%. This substitution is appropriate when circuit design requires tighter tolerance specifications without voltage or size constraints. Inventory availability is significantly higher at 3860 units.

TAP106K020CCS and TAP106K025CCS provide voltage margin above the 16 V rating while maintaining ±10% tolerance. These parts utilize size code E (5.50 mm diameter) versus size code D (5.00 mm) for the original part. Substitution is valid only if PCB layout accommodates the increased diameter. Both parts feature reduced ESR values (2.9 Ohm and 2.5 Ohm respectively), indicating improved high-frequency performance characteristics.

TAP106M025CCS maintains ±20% tolerance matching the original part while providing 25 V voltage rating and reduced ESR. This substitution is appropriate for applications requiring voltage margin without tolerance specification changes. Size code E applies, requiring PCB layout verification.

All substitute parts maintain ROHS3 compliance, REACH unaffected status, and active production status, ensuring long-term supply chain reliability and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can TAP106K016CCS replace TAP106M016CCS-LF directly on the PCB?

A: Yes. TAP106K016CCS is a direct physical and electrical substitute with identical voltage rating (16 V), capacitance (10 µF), and size code (D). The only difference is improved tolerance (±10% versus ±20%), which is a performance upgrade. No PCB modifications are required.

Q: What is the difference between size code D and size code E?

A: Size code D (TAP106M016CCS-LF, TAP106K016CCS) has a 5.00 mm diameter. Size code E (TAP106K020CCS, TAP106K025CCS, TAP106M025CCS) has a 5.50 mm diameter. Both maintain identical height (10.50 mm) and lead spacing (5.00 mm). Substitution from D to E requires verification that PCB layout accommodates the larger diameter.

Q: Can I use a 25 V rated part in a 16 V application?

A: Yes. TAP106K025CCS and TAP106M025CCS are rated for 25 V and are electrically compatible in 16 V applications. The higher voltage rating provides additional safety margin. However, verify PCB layout accommodates size code E (5.50 mm diameter).

Q: What does ESR mean and why does it vary across substitutes?

A: ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) represents the internal resistance of the capacitor. Lower ESR values indicate better high-frequency performance and reduced heat generation. Higher voltage-rated parts in this series exhibit lower ESR values: 3.2 Ohm at 16 V, 2.9 Ohm at 20 V, and 2.5 Ohm at 25 V.

Q: Are all substitute parts ROHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. All listed substitute parts (TAP106K016CCS, TAP106K020CCS, TAP106K025CCS, TAP106M025CCS) are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, matching the compliance status of TAP106M016CCS-LF.

Q: Which substitute has the best inventory availability?

A: TAP106K016CCS has the highest inventory at 3860 units, compared to 614 units for the original TAP106M016CCS-LF. This part is the direct tolerance upgrade and offers superior supply chain availability.

Q: Can I substitute TAP106M016CCS-LF with a lower voltage-rated part?

A: No. Substitution with lower voltage ratings is not permitted. The original part is rated 16 V; only equal or higher voltage ratings are acceptable substitutes.