13008-041MESZ

Tantalum capacitors, also known as tantalum electrolytic capacitors, are a type of electrolytic capacitor that uses tantalum pentoxide as a dielectric material. The 13008-041MESZ is an application-specific variant of this type of capacitor that is specifically used in mobile handsets, providing a cost-effective solution for applications where space and power capabilities are limited.

The 13008-041MESZ application field is focused on low voltage and low power circuits, such as those used in mobile phones. The advantages of using this specific variant of the capacitor is that it offers low leakage current, good capacitance over a wide range of temperatures, and high volumetric efficiency, and the component is easily surface mountable.

The working principle of the 13008-041MESZ is based on the concept of a capacitive divider. This means that the capacitor is composed of two series capacitors, one on each side of the capacitor. As current passes through the component, the charge is divided, meaning that each capacitor will experience only half of the current. This helps to reduce power consumption in low voltage and low power circuits, while at the same time providing excellent capacitance characteristics.

The 13008-041MESZ is composed of a solid tantalum pentoxide dielectric, two metalized electrodes, and an organic electrolyte. The dielectric is comprised of approximately 20-40% manganese dioxide by weight, and is responsible for the excellent capacitance characteristics. The electrode layers are made up of either a stainless-steel or nickel-plated layer, and the organic electrolyte provides the necessary electrochemical protection to the component.

The 13008-041MESZ is an excellent choice for applications that require low voltage, low power, and excellent capacitance over the component’s operating temperature range. It is an ideal choice for high-density applications such as mobile handsets, where both cost and performance are important considerations.