EGXF401ELL470MU30S

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are traditionally the most widely used type of capacitor. They are used in many applications ranging from low frequency signal filtering and timing circuits to general power supplies. They provide relatively large amounts of capacitance for their size and cost when compared with other types of capacitor, and are ideally suited for power supply and timing applications.

EGXF401ELL470MU30S Application Field and Working Principle

The EGXF401ELL470MU30S is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a rated capacitance of 470 μF and a rated voltage of 16V. This capacitor is specifically designed for use in applications where its high capacitance and long life are needed, such as in power supply and timing circuits. It is also suitable for applications that require high ripple current and low leakage current.

The working principle of aluminum electrolytic capacitors is based on the use of two thin metal foils separated by a thin layer of an electrolyte. The metal foils are the electrodes – one is anode and the other is cathode. A voltage applied across the two foils causes ions of the electrolyte to be attracted to one of the electrodes while the other electrode repels them away, thus creating a charge imbalance. This charge imbalance enables the capacitor to store electrical charge.

The construction of aluminum electrolytic capacitors is usually made up of a metal shell, an anode foil, a cathode foil, an insulating paper, an electrolyte and a sealing gasket. The electrostatic field created by the two foils is the basis of the functioning of these capacitors.

The EGXF401ELL470MU30S has a capacitance of 470 μF and a rated voltage of 16V, making it suitable for use in applications where its high capacitance and long life are needed. This capacitor is specifically designed for use in power supply and timing circuits since its high ripple current and low leakage current suit those applications perfectly. Additionally, as it is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, the operating temperature range is wide and its high capacitance and long life make it a great choice for many applications.