
Vishay Sprague
Functional alternative with matching voltage/capacitance but higher ESR and different tantalum technology. Package requires verification.
Reviewing alternatives for the Panasonic 35TQC10MYF, a 10µF 35V polymer tantalum capacitor. Substitutes often involve different capacitor technologies like solid tantalum or MLCCs, which require careful review of ESR, DC bias effects, and package footprint.
Most alternatives are MLCCs in different footprints, requiring a PCB redesign.
Key differences in ESR (for solid tantalum) and DC bias derating (for MLCCs) pose significant performance risks.
Polymer tantalum capacitors can have a more constrained supply chain than standard MLCCs.
No direct pin-to-pin replacement has been identified. The closest candidates have different electrical characteristics (higher ESR) or different packages (MLCCs) requiring a PCB redesign.
Find another polymer tantalum capacitor with 10µF, ≥35V, ESR ≤ 120mΩ in a D2 (EIA 7343) package.
Switching from polymer tantalum to MLCCs introduces significant DC bias derating, where effective capacitance drops under voltage. This can impact circuit performance.

Vishay Sprague
Functional alternative with matching voltage/capacitance but higher ESR and different tantalum technology. Package requires verification.
| Feature / factor | 35TQC10MYF | 593D106X9035D2TE3 | UMK325AB7106KMHP | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | D2 | D Case (7343-31) | 1210 (3225 Metric) | D Case (7343-31) / 1210 (3225 Metric) — Similar footprint, but height may differ. Verify land pattern.; UMK325AB7106KMHP: Completely different footprint requires PCB redesign. | |
| Technology | Polymer Tantalum | Solid Tantalum | MLCC (X7R) | Solid Tantalum / MLCC (X7R) — Different technology affects key parameters like ESR.; UMK325AB7106KMHP: MLCCs exhibit DC bias derating; capacitance drops with voltage. | |
| Esr | 120 mΩ | 300 mΩ | - | 300 mΩ — Significantly higher ESR may impact ripple filtering performance. | |
| Tolerance | ±20% | ±10% | ±10% | ±10% — Tighter tolerance is an improvement.; UMK325AB7106KMHP: Tighter tolerance is an improvement. | |
| Temperature | -55°C to +105°C | -55°C to +125°C | - | -55°C to +125°C — Wider operating temperature range. | |
| Voltage | 35V | - | 50V | 50V — Higher voltage rating provides more margin. |
The best alternative is another 10µF, 35V (or higher) polymer tantalum capacitor in a D2 (EIA 7343) package with an ESR of 120mΩ or less. Candidates from other technologies like MLCCs require significant design changes.