TH3A225K010E4600

Tantalum Capacitors

Tantalum capacitors are electrochemical devices which are composed of two conducting metal layers or electrodes separated by an insulating electrolyte. The metal layers are usually metal plates or foils which are especially constructed to increase the capacitance of the capacitor. These capacitors have high capacitance as compared to electrolytic capacitors and are widely used in a variety of applications.

TH3A225K010E4600 application field and working principle

The TH3A225K010E4600 from Vishay is a high capacitance, high frequency electrical component used in various electronic applications. This tantalum capacitor has a capacitance of 1.5µF, a voltage rating of 10V, and an operating temperature range of -55° to +125° C. It is a miniaturized chip style device with a footprint of 6.5mm x 6.1mm.

The capacitor is suitable for use with digital circuits, and is employed for by-pass, coupling and filtering applications, voltage sensing and snubbing, and return to zero operations. The component has a low equivalent series inductance of 5.5 nH and a maximum Ohmic resistance of 0.010 W. It has a high energy density of 100 µFc, with a minimum capacitance tolerance of ±20%. This class 1 capacitor has a loading life of 1,000 hours at 125° and a maximum humidity of 85%.

The working principle of the component is based on the Faraday’s law of electrolysis. According to this law, when a potential is applied across a polarized electrolyte, a current is flow through the two electrodes across which the potential is applied. This current flow charges the electrodes, resulting in a potential difference across the electrodes. This potential difference on the electrodes of the capacitor is the capacitance of the component.

The TH3A225K010E4600 component from Vishay is a robust and reliable component that can withstand high temperatures and is suitable for various applications. It is an efficient component for coupling and filtering applications, and has a low equivalent series inductance for high frequency operations. Its high capacitance and low ohmic resistance make it an ideal choice for various applications.