Needs validationmedium risk
A form-fit compatible upgrade with a higher voltage rating (10V) and lower ESR (0.9 Ohm).
Best Alternatives to TPSA106K006R1500
Finding a replacement for the AVX TPSA106K006R1500 10µF 6.3V tantalum capacitor involves matching the 1206 package and capacitance, while carefully considering voltage and ESR ratings. Several upgrades and alternatives exist.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskmedium
ESR and dielectric type vary significantly between candidates.
Package risklow
Many candidates share the same 1206 package.
Can it be replaced directly?
There are several pin-compatible parts, but a true 'drop-in' depends on your circuit's sensitivity to ESR. TPSA106K016R1000 is a strong candidate for a drop-in upgrade.
Best replacement path
Upgrade to a same-series (TPS) part with a higher voltage rating and lower ESR, such as TPSA106K016R1000.
Main risk
The main risk is selecting a part with higher ESR, which can compromise performance in decoupling and filtering applications.
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | TPSA106K006R1500 | TPSA106K010R0900 | TPSA106K016R1000 | TCJA106M016R0200 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1206 (3216 Metric) | 3216 (1206) | 1206 (3216 Metric) | 1206 (3216 metric) | 3216 (1206) / 1206 (3216 Metric) / 1206 (3216 metric) — Package matches target.; TPSA106K016R1000: Package matches target.; TCJA106M016R0200: Package matches target.; TAJA106K006RNJ: Package matches target. |
| Voltage | 6.3V | 10.0V | 16.0V | - | 10.0V / 16.0V / 6.3V — Higher voltage rating provides more margin.; TPSA106K016R1000: Higher voltage rating provides more margin.; TAJA106K006RNJ: Voltage rating matches target. |
| Esr | 1.5 Ohm | 0.9 Ohm | 1.0 Ohm | 0.2 Ohm | 0.9 Ohm / 1.0 Ohm / 0.2 Ohm / 4.0 Ohm — Lower ESR improves filtering performance.; TPSA106K016R1000: Lower ESR improves filtering performance.; TCJA106M016R0200: Significantly lower ESR is a major benefit.; TAJA106K006RNJ: Significantly higher ESR is a major downgrade. |
| Tolerance | 10.0% | - | 10.0% | 20.0% | 10.0% / 20.0% — Tolerance matches target.; TCJA106M016R0200: Wider tolerance may affect circuit precision. |
| Dielectric | Solid Tantalum | - | - | Polymer | Polymer — Different chemistry affects leakage and stability. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
TPSA106K016R1000 and TPSA106K010R0900 are excellent upgrades, offering the same package and capacitance with higher voltage ratings and lower ESR for improved performance and reliability.