ST15-100T1KI

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Tantalum capacitors are one of the most fascinating elements within the world of electronics. Not only do they provide, significantly, the highest capacity of all surface mount capacitors, but they’re also incredibly reliable and energy efficient when compared to competing technologies. The ST15-100T1KI’s internal construction incredibly beneficial for engineers and designers alike, with its innovative design enabling robust performance.

The ST15-100T1KI\'s construction consists of a heavily doped dielectric layer made of tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5) sandwiched between two metallic electrodes. This versatile capacitor is also capable of functioning with two types of electrolytic pastes: electrolytes that use a solid electrolyte interface, such as an organic solvent containing small concentrations of metallic ions; and liquid electrolytes, which normally comprise a solution of metallic salts.

These tantalum capacitors are mainly used in a range of cutting-edge applications and systems that require an incredibly high operating temperature, such as in circuit boards used for aerospace and automotive applications. Furthermore, its high-temperature dielectric absorbance makes the ST15-100T1KI ideal for military- and medical-grade applications, as well as in communication and datacom devices.

The ST15-100T1KI’s working principle is all based on electrostatic energy and the control of electric charge, with its energy coming from the anode and collecting on the cathode. This energy will create an electric field that will store energy in the form of a charge. The charge stored is proportional to the peak voltage applied to the device. What\'s more, it\'s incredibly important to note that unlike other surface mount capacitors, the ST15-100T1KI exhibits no significant time constants or leakage characteristics.

The ST15-100T1KI also features several additional characteristics which differentiate it from comparable capacitors from other manufacturers. It features extremely high capacitance values, greater than 1.3µF, and extremely low ESL (Equivalent Series Resistance) values which allow for a quicker charge/discharge times. These capacitors are also designed to store relatively low voltages, ranging between 10-100V, making them ideal for a vast range of applications. Lastly, owing to their efficient construction and design, these capacitors can also manage incredibly high pulsed currents.

The ST15-100T1KI is an incredible testament to modern manufacturing and engineering within the capacitor industry. With its range of impressive characteristics, as detailed above, it\'s no surprise that this surface mount component is becoming an increasingly popular choice for a vast range of applications, particularly in military and medical-grade applications where its efficiency and effective power management is becoming invaluable.

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