150D127X0010R2BE3

Tantalum Capacitors

A tantalum capacitor is an electrolytic capacitor, a passive component of electronic circuits. The name originates from the material from which the dielectric is fabricated, namely tantalum. They come in two main configurations namely solid sealed units, and conductive polymer units. The 150D127X0010R2BE3 is a solid sealed SMD tantalum capacitor.

Application Fields

Tantalum capacitors find several applications in many kinds of devices and products, such as consumer electronics, cellular phones, medical devices and military electronics. The 150D127X0010R2BE3 capacitor is used mainly in DC-DC regulators, where it acts as a filter for power supply lines that need to be kept free of anomalies (spikes, noise).

Working Principle

Tantalum capacitors take advantage of the electrolytic properties of tantalum, which makes it possible to create a very thin insulating oxide layer on the surface of the anode. This insulating layer acts as the dielectric of the capacitor. By connecting the capacitor to a DC power supply, the electrolyte is polarized and forms an electrical double layer. An electric field is generated, allowing current flow through the capacitor.

The 150D127X0010R2BE3 works on the same principle. It is a polarized solid electrolytic capacitor with a series of built-in features, like temperature compensation and protection against short-circuits. It can be used in open loop and closed loop control circuits, as it offers a high level of stability.

Bottom Line

The 150D127X0010R2BE3 is a type of tantalum capacitor, a passive electronic component used in many consumer electronic devices. Its unique construction and design make it suitable for use in DC-DC regulators as a power supply filter, and in open and closed loop control circuits.