What is the difference between standard and conductive polymer TCs?
The cathode terminal material differs between the two. Standard TCs use manganese dioxide (MnO2) while conductive polymer types (i.e. ROHM’s TCO/TCTO series) feature an organic substance, which is less combustible and provides much lower ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) characteristics (typically 1/10th). This makes them ideal for high frequency and large current applications.
