Suntan Tantalum capacitor advantages (1)
Tantalum Capacitors offer many advantages over other types of capacitor. This has meant that their use has risen considerably over the years, and now they are widely used in all forms of electronics equipment. The advantages of Tantalum Capacitors can be summarised:
Volumetric efficiency: Tantalum Capacitors offer a very high level of volumetric efficiency - much greater than many other types. In particular they are better than electrolytic capacitors which are their main rival.
Good frequency characteristics: The frequency response of Tantalum Capacitors is superior to that of electrolytic capacitors. This means that they are more suitable for use in a number of applications where electrolytics could not be used.
