Electrolytic Capacitor

Key Features

• High Capacitance Density: Provides significantly more energy storage than ceramic capacitors of the same size.
• Polarity Indicators: Easy-to-read “minus” stripe and staggered lead lengths to prevent reverse installation.
• Safety Vent: Integrated top-vent design to safely release pressure in the event of an overload.
• High Temperature Stability: Available in 105°C ratings for long-life performance in warm environments (like power adapters).
• Low Leakage Current: Optimized for efficient energy retention in timing and coupling circuits.

Technical Specifications

Capacitance Range         0.1µF to 10,000µF+

Voltage Ratings               6.3V, 10V, 16V, 25V, 35V, 50V, 100V, 400V, 450V

Tolerance                         ±20% (Standard M class)

Temperature Rating       85°C (General Purpose) or 105°C (High Temp/Long Life)

Form Factor                     Radial Leaded (Through-Hole)

Case Diameters               5mm, 6.3mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 18mm

Common Applications

• Power Supply Filtering: Smoothing out “ripple” voltage after rectification in AC-to-DC converters.
• Energy Storage: Providing a reservoir of power for circuits that have high momentary current demands.
• Audio Coupling: Passing AC signals while blocking DC components between amplifier stages.
• Voltage Smoothing: Protecting sensitive microcontrollers from sudden voltage drops or spikes.
• Timing Circuits: Used in conjunction with resistors for simple delay or pulse-width modulation circuits.