TAP336M020SCS Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TAP336M020SCS is a 33 µF conformal coated tantalum capacitor rated at 20 V with ±20% tolerance, manufactured by KYOCERA AVX in the TAP series. This through-hole radial component is designed for general purpose applications requiring stable capacitance performance across the operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. As an active product with ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, substitute parts are identified to provide options for design flexibility, inventory optimization, or performance enhancement while maintaining electrical and mechanical compatibility.

Substiute Parts

TAP336M020SCS

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TAP336K020SCS

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TAP336K025SCS

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the TAP336M020SCS is determined by the following criteria:

Primary Compatibility Requirements:

• Capacitance value: 33 µF (fixed)
• Mounting type: Through Hole (fixed)
• Package type: Radial (fixed)
• Physical dimensions: 0.315" Dia (8.00mm), Height 0.453" (11.50mm), Lead Spacing 0.098" (2.50mm) (fixed)
• Operating temperature range: -55°C to 125°C (fixed)
• Conformal coated type (fixed)

Allowable Variation Parameters:

• Tolerance: Can be tightened from ±20% to ±10%
• Voltage rating: Can be increased from 20 V to 25 V
• ESR: Can be reduced from 1.4 Ohm to 1.2 Ohm

The identified substitutes maintain all fixed parameters while offering improvements in tolerance accuracy and voltage margin, with corresponding ESR optimization.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All three parts maintain active product status with identical ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected certification, ensuring regulatory consistency across substitution options.

TAP336K020SCS provides tolerance improvement from ±20% to ±10% while maintaining the same 20 V voltage rating and 1.4 Ohm ESR. This substitution is applicable when tighter capacitance accuracy is required without modifying voltage margin specifications.

TAP336K025SCS offers both tolerance tightening to ±10% and voltage rating increase to 25 V, with ESR reduction to 1.2 Ohm. This substitution is applicable when enhanced voltage margin and lower series resistance are beneficial to circuit performance, provided the PCB layout and component footprint accommodate the identical physical dimensions.

All substitutes share identical physical packaging, mounting configuration, and thermal operating range, ensuring direct board-level compatibility without design modification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can TAP336K020SCS replace TAP336M020SCS in existing designs? A: Yes. TAP336K020SCS maintains identical voltage rating (20 V), ESR (1.4 Ohm), and physical dimensions while improving tolerance from ±20% to ±10%. No circuit redesign is required.

Q: What is the primary difference between TAP336K025SCS and TAP336M020SCS? A: TAP336K025SCS increases voltage rating from 20 V to 25 V, reduces ESR from 1.4 Ohm to 1.2 Ohm, and tightens tolerance to ±10%. Physical dimensions remain identical. The higher voltage rating provides additional safety margin in the circuit.

Q: Are all three parts mechanically interchangeable? A: Yes. All three parts share identical physical dimensions (0.315" Dia, 0.453" Height, 0.098" Lead Spacing), mounting type (Through Hole Radial), and package configuration. Direct PCB substitution is possible without layout modification.

Q: Do tolerance differences affect circuit functionality? A: Tolerance differences determine capacitance accuracy. TAP336M020SCS allows ±20% variation (26.4 µF to 39.6 µF), while TAP336K020SCS and TAP336K025SCS allow ±10% variation (29.7 µF to 36.3 µF). Selection depends on circuit requirements for capacitance precision.

Q: Is voltage rating upgrade from 20 V to 25 V beneficial? A: Voltage rating upgrade increases component reliability margin and extends operational lifespan under stress conditions. It is beneficial when circuit voltage levels approach the rated specification or when enhanced reliability is required.

Q: Are all parts ROHS3 compliant? A: Yes. TAP336M020SCS, TAP336K020SCS, and TAP336K025SCS are all ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting current environmental and regulatory standards.