16ZL1200MEFCT810X23

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Electrolytic capacitors are divided into aluminum electrolytic capacitors and tantalum electrolytic capacitors based on the type of electrolyte used. The aluminum electrolytic capacitor is mainly composed of a core material of aluminum foil, an electrolyte, and a paper separator soaked in electrolyte. The working principle of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor is based on the principle of double-layer electric field.

The 16ZL1200MEFCT810X23 is part of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor family. It is a high grade cylindrical capacitor, built with a power-electronics grade combined with a radial lead. The body of the capacitor is made from a tough molded plastic which helps increase reliability and stability. Electrolytic capacitors are also known as polarized capacitors and the 16ZL1200MEFCT810X23 has a negative terminal and a positive terminal due to their polarity.

The unique feature of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor makes it a preferred choice for various applications such as power supplies, audio, video, communication and medical systems. The most common applications where the 16ZL1200MEFCT810X23 is used include, but are not limited to; high frequency filtering, pulse forming circuits, radio frequency applications and energy storage.

The 16ZL1200MEFCT810X23 aluminum electrolytic capacitor works on the principle of double-layer electric field. Aluminum foil is anodized to produce a thin layer of oxide on the surface of the foil and then connected to one side of the capacitor. Meanwhile, the electrolyte is soaked into the paper separator, which is then connected to the other side of the capacitor. When the capacitor is connected to a power source, the oxide on the aluminum foil acts as a dielectric and produces an electric field across the width of the capacitor. This electric field is also known as the double-layer electric field and is responsible for the capacitance of the capacitor, making it able to store an electric charge.

In conclusion, the 16ZL1200MEFCT810X23 aluminum electrolytic capacitor is used in many applications due to its unique features. The aluminum electrolytic capacitor works on the principle of double-layer electric field, which allows it to store an electric charge and be used in a wide variety of applications.