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The cathode terminal material differs between the two. Standard TCs use manganese dioxide (MnO2) while conductive polymer types (i.e. ROHM's TCO/TCTO series) feature an organic substance, which is less combustible and provides much lower ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) characteristics (typically 1/10th). This makes them ideal for high frequency and large current applications.
