TAP156M025SCS Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TAP156M025SCS is a 15 µF conformal coated tantalum capacitor rated at 25 V with radial through-hole mounting. Manufactured by KYOCERA AVX, this component is part of the TAP series and maintains Active product status. Substitute parts are identified when electrical specifications remain compatible within the allowed parameter tolerances for this capacitor category, ensuring functional equivalence in circuit applications.

Substiute Parts

TAP156M025SCS

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TAP156K025SCS

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The TAP156K025SCS qualifies as a direct substitute for the TAP156M025SCS based on the following criteria:

Matching Parameters:

• Capacitance: 15 µF (identical)
• Voltage Rating: 25 V (identical)
• Type: Conformal Coated (identical)
• ESR: 2 Ohm (identical)
• Mounting Type: Through Hole Radial (identical)
• Package / Case: Radial (identical)
• Physical Dimensions: 0.236" Dia (6.00mm), Height 0.394" (10.00mm), Lead Spacing 0.098" (2.50mm) (identical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to 125°C (identical)
• RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant (identical)

Tolerance Difference: The TAP156K025SCS features ±10% tolerance compared to the ±20% tolerance of the TAP156M025SCS. This represents a tighter tolerance specification, making it suitable for applications requiring higher capacitance accuracy while maintaining all other electrical and mechanical compatibility.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the TAP156M025SCS and TAP156K025SCS maintain Active product status from KYOCERA AVX and are ROHS3 Compliant. The TAP156K025SCS provides improved capacitance tolerance at ±10% versus ±20%, offering enhanced precision for applications where tighter capacitance specifications are required. Both components share identical electrical ratings, physical dimensions, and thermal characteristics, ensuring direct functional compatibility in circuit designs. Selection between these parts depends on tolerance requirements specific to the application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can TAP156K025SCS replace TAP156M025SCS in existing designs? A: Yes. Both parts share identical capacitance (15 µF), voltage rating (25 V), ESR (2 Ohm), physical dimensions, and operating temperature range. The TAP156K025SCS features tighter tolerance (±10% vs ±20%), making it suitable for direct substitution.

Q: What is the difference between ±20% and ±10% tolerance? A: Tolerance specifies the allowable deviation from the nominal 15 µF capacitance value. The ±20% part allows deviation from 12 µF to 18 µF, while the ±10% part allows deviation from 14.6 µF to 16.5 µF. Applications requiring higher capacitance accuracy benefit from the ±10% specification.

Q: Are the physical packages identical? A: Yes. Both parts use identical radial through-hole packaging with 0.236" diameter (6.00mm), 0.394" maximum seated height (10.00mm), and 0.098" lead spacing (2.50mm).

Q: Do both parts meet the same compliance standards? A: Yes. Both TAP156M025SCS and TAP156K025SCS are ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected, meeting equivalent regulatory requirements.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for both parts? A: Both parts operate across -55°C to 125°C with a lifetime specification of 1000 hours at 85°C.