Tantalum Capacitor is among one of the types of the ‘Electrolytic capacitors’. This type of capacitor is Polarized in nature.  In this capacitor a porous tantalum metal is used as Anode. It is further covered by the conductive layer known as Cathode. There is a layer of oxide present in it which acts as the Dielectric. It is known for the capability of generating higher amounts of capacitance/volume. The reason for generating the capacitance high is that the dielectric in it is of very thin … [Read more...]