For high-reliability applications, the extended SuperTan® 10004 features a glass-to-metal hermetic seal, operates over a temperature range of - 55 °C to + 85 °C, to + 125 °C with voltage derating, and provides low maximum ESR down to 0.25 Ω at + 120 Hz. With a unique cathode system that provides the highest capacitance per unit volume available, the 10004 represents a major breakthrough in wet tantalum capacitor technology. The device combines the inherent reliability of wet tantalum with the capacitance stability of solid tantalum to eliminate circuit impedance restrictions and dramatically increase capacitance ratings.
With a rugged, all-tantalum construction manufactured to withstand high stress and hazardous environments, the new capacitor provides reliable performance in low-voltage filtering and energy storage applications for demanding, high-stress military and aerospace systems including weapon systems, radars, transponders, and power supplies. The device offers capacitances from 180 µF to 10,000 µF, and capacitance tolerances of ± 20 % standard at 120 Hz and + 25 °C, with tolerances of ± 10 % available. By providing designers with a new high standard for capacitance in a single device, the new capacitor enables reduction of capacitor or component count, lowers the amount of board space required, and simplifies the overall manufacturing and assembly process. The device features standard tin/lead terminations.