The 293D157X9016E2TE3 is a tantalum capacitor manufactured by Vishay. Tantalum capacitors are known for their small size, high capacitance, and stability over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies. This particular capacitor is part of the 293D series, which is designed for general-purpose applications where reliability and performance are crucial.

Applications

• General-purpose DC filtering
• Bypass capacitors in electronic circuits
• Power supply decoupling
• Signal coupling and decoupling
• Timing circuits

Features

• Surface-mount technology (SMT) for automated assembly
• Solid tantalum capacitor
• Molded case for durability and protection
• High capacitance to volume ratio
• Stable electrical performance over temperature and frequency
• RoHS compliant

Benefits

• Provides reliable and stable performance in demanding environments
• Reduces board space due to its small size
• Simplifies assembly with surface-mount technology
• Offers long operational life
• Contributes to environmentally friendly products due to RoHS compliance

Specifications

The 293D157X9016E2TE3 has a capacitance of 150μF (microfarads) with a tolerance of ±10%. The voltage rating is 16V (volts) DC. It operates over a temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. The ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) is a critical parameter for tantalum capacitors, influencing their ripple current handling capability. Specific ESR values can be found in the Vishay datasheet for this part number. The case size is EIA 5343. Tantalum capacitors also exhibit a characteristic known as DCL (DC Leakage Current), which is the small amount of current that leaks through the capacitor when a DC voltage is applied. Refer to the official datasheet for precise values.