Tantalum A (3216)

Case-A molded tantalum capacitor (3.2 × 1.6 mm).

Family	Tantalum
Terminals	2
Pitch	— (2-terminal)
Body (L × W)	3.2 × 1.6 mm
Height	1.6 mm
IPC land pattern	CAPMP3216X180
Also known as	EIA 3216-18, Kemet A, Case A

The smallest common molded tantalum case (EIA 3216). Polarized — the stripe marks the positive terminal, opposite to electrolytics, so orientation matters.

Working with it

Hand-soldering Beginner

Commonly holds Polarized tantalum capacitors

Note Polarized — check orientation before placing.

Supplied in

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The part's orientation in its carrier sets the pickup angle — the converter corrects that rotation for your machine.

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Dimensions are nominal for the family — verify against your part's datasheet.

More Tantalum

Tantalum B (3528) Tantalum C (6032) Tantalum D (7343) Tantalum E (7360) Tantalum S (3216-12, low-profile) Tantalum X (7343-43)