35PK33MEFCTA5X11

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

35PK33MEFCTA5X11 Application Field and Working Principle

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors, also known as "Al caps" or "electrolytics," are passive electronic components used commonly in power supplies, amplifiers, and other filtration and control circuits. The 35PK33MEFCTA5X11 is a type of aluminum electrolytic capacitor, one of the most versatile and widely used capacitor types. It has a metalized aluminum case with a snap-in connection for through-hole mounting, and is designed specifically for use in demanding power applications.

The 35PK33MEFCTA5X11 is used in many power-related applications, such as DC-DC converters, back-up batteries, energy-efficient LED lighting systems, switching power supplies, and chokes. In addition to these power applications, the 35PK33MEFCTA5X11 is also suitable for PCBs, ground-loop control, distributed system decoupling, and rectifier filtering. Its snap-in design ensures a secure installation in many environments, and its low-dissipation factor helps guarantee a long product life in power-critical applications.

Working Principle

The working principle of the 35PK33MEFCTA5X11 is that of a conventional aluminum electrolytic capacitor. The principle of operation is called “charge transfer” and it involves the movement of electrons between electrodes. The 35PK33MEFCTA5X11 features two electrodes, one of which is aluminum foil and the other anoxized aluminum. These two electrodes are separated by an electrolyte which serves as an insulating material and allows electron migration. When the capacitor is charged, electrons migrate from the negative side to the positive side, transferring charge and creating a potential difference. As the capacitor discharges, electrons migrate back to the negative side, thus restoring the capacitor to its original state.

In addition to its charge transfer principle, the 35PK33MEFCTA5X11 aluminum electrolytic capacitor has a number of other features which make it an ideal choice for a variety of power applications. These include its wide operating temperature range (-55 to +125°C), its low ESR and ESL values, and its low DC leakage. The 35PK33MEFCTA5X11 is also particularly suitable for high-power circuits because of its low dissipation factor, which helps protect the circuit from thermal degradation.

Conclusion

The 35PK33MEFCTA5X11 aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a versatile and widely used capacitor, suitable for a variety of power applications. Its charge transfer principle, wide operating temperature range, low ESR and ESL values, low DC leakage, and low dissipation factor make it an ideal choice for many power-related applications, such as DC-DC converters, back-up batteries, energy-efficient LED lighting systems, switching power supplies, and chokes. Its snap-in design ensures a secure installation in many environments, and its low-dissipation factor helps guarantee a long product life in power-critical applications.