150D186X0015B2B

Tantalum Capacitors

A 150D186X0015B2B capacitor is a type of tantalum capacitor, which is an electrolytic capacitor consisting of a pellet of tantalum metal as an anode, covered by a oxide layer acting as the dielectric, surrounded by liquid or solid electrolyte as the cathode. It is an axial-lead capacitor, meaning that it has two electrical connections on the either end of its body.

Application

Tantalum capacitors are suitable for a wide range of applications, ranging from filtering and decoupling, over precision timing and oscillator circuits, to high voltage and high temperature applications. The particular 150D186X0015B2B has a voltage rating of 35V and a capacitance of 15μF and a temperature rating from -55°C to 125°C, making them suitable for high temperature and high voltage applications, such as automotive equipment, automotive systems, and high power equipment.

Working Principle

Tantalum capacitors are polarised capacitors, meaning that they work by charging and discharging two electrodes into and out of a dielectric material (the oxide layer in this case). An electric field is created in the dielectric material separating the two electrodes from each other, this field increases as charge builds up thus creating an electric energy loss. Thus, the amount of electric energy that can be stored in the capacitor depends on the ratio of charge stored on the two electrodes. A tantalum capacitor is highly efficient at storing this energy, which is why it is widely used in a range of applications.

Conclusion

The 150D186X0015B2B capacitor is a type of tantalum capacitor, which is an electrolytic capacitor consisting of a pellet of tantalum metal as an anode, covered by a oxide layer acting as the dielectric, surrounded by liquid or solid electrolyte as the cathode. This type of capacitor is suitable for a variety of applications, such as automotive equipment, automotive systems, and high power equipment, due to its high voltage and high temperature ratings. The working principle of this capacitor is based on polarised capacitors, in which an electric field is created in the dielectric material separating the two electrodes, and the amount of electric energy that can be stored in the capacitor depends on the ratio of charge stored on the two electrodes.