
A potential pin-compatible upgrade with higher voltage (10V) and lower ESR in the same 1206 package.
Find and compare alternatives for the AVX TAJA226K006RNJ, a 22µF 6.3V tantalum capacitor in a 1206 package. Review pin-compatible upgrades and functional alternatives with different packages or parameters.
Many alternatives are in different packages (1210, 2917), requiring a PCB redesign.
Some candidates have relaxed tolerance which must be verified for the application.
22µF tantalum capacitors are common components with many manufacturers.
Direct replacement for TAJA226K006RNJ should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
Start with Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates for TAJA226K006RNJ, then review parametric alternatives for package and electrical fit.
The primary risk is selecting an alternative with a different physical package, which would necessitate a board layout change.

A potential pin-compatible upgrade with higher voltage (10V) and lower ESR in the same 1206 package.
| Feature / factor | TAJA226K006RNJ | TPSA226K010R0900 | TAJD226K025RNJ | TAJE226K035RNJ | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 3216 (1206) | 1206 (3216 Metric) | 2917 (7343 Metric) | 7343 (E Case) | 1206 (3216 Metric) / 2917 (7343 Metric) / 7343 (E Case) / 3528 (1210) — Package codes match (1206).; TAJD226K025RNJ: Not a drop-in replacement; requires board redesign.; TAJE226K035RNJ: Not a drop-in replacement; requires board redesign.; TAJB226M016RNJ: Not a drop-in replacement; requires board redesign. |
| Voltage | 6.3V | 10V | 25V | 35V | 10V / 25V / 35V / 16V — Higher voltage rating provides more design margin.; TAJD226K025RNJ: Significantly higher voltage rating.; TAJE226K035RNJ: Significantly higher voltage rating.; TAJB226M016RNJ: Higher voltage rating. |
| Capacitance | 22µF | 22µF | 22µF | 22µF | 22µF — matched; TAJD226K025RNJ: matched; TAJE226K035RNJ: matched |
| Tolerance | 10% | 10% | - | - | 10% / 20% — matched; TAJB226M016RNJ: Wider tolerance may not be suitable for all circuits. |
| Esr | 3Ω | 0.9Ω | 0.9Ω | 0.5Ω | 0.9Ω / 0.5Ω / 2.3Ω — Lower ESR is generally an improvement.; TAJD226K025RNJ: Significantly lower ESR.; TAJE226K035RNJ: Significantly lower ESR.; TAJB226M016RNJ: Lower ESR is an improvement. |
Verified drop-in options for TAJA226K006RNJ are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.