Coin Type Super Capacitor for RTC Backup and IoT Power Hold-Up – TS12-01 Gold Capacitor

TL;DR: The TS12-01 coin type super capacitor provides 0.1F to 1.5F energy storage at 5.5V for RTC backup, memory retention, and IoT power hold-up with long cycle life up to 500,000 cycles.

What Is a Coin Type Super Capacitor?

A coin type super capacitor is an electrochemical energy storage device designed for short-term backup power and low-current hold-up applications. It is commonly used to maintain RTC operation and memory retention during power interruption.

TS12-01 Series Overview

The TS12-01 gold capacitor offers compact coin-type packaging with high capacitance density and long operational life. It supports rapid charge-discharge and maintenance-free backup power in embedded electronic systems.

Key Electrical Characteristics

  • Rated voltage: 5.5V
  • Surge voltage: 5.8V
  • Capacitance range: 0.1F to 1.5F
  • Operating temperature: -25°C to +70°C
  • Cycle life: up to 500,000 charge-discharge cycles
  • Stable ESR and capacitance over lifetime

Performance Advantages for Backup Power

In RTC and memory backup circuits, super capacitors provide faster charging and longer cycle life compared with coin cell batteries. The TS12-01 supports reliable power hold-up while reducing maintenance and replacement requirements.

Typical Applications

  • RTC backup in embedded systems
  • SRAM data retention
  • IoT power hold-up circuits
  • Industrial controllers and smart meters
  • Low-power consumer electronics

Super Capacitor vs Coin Cell Battery

Parameter Super Capacitor (TS12-01) Coin Cell Battery
Cycle Life Up to 500,000 cycles Limited
Charging Time Seconds to minutes Hours
Maintenance Maintenance-free Replacement required
Environmental Impact No battery disposal Requires battery handling

Selection Considerations for Hold-Up Time

When selecting a coin type super capacitor for RTC or memory backup, engineers should evaluate capacitance value, ESR, leakage current, and required hold-up duration to ensure reliable data retention.

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TS12-01 Coin Type Super Capacitor Datasheet

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