380LQ561M315J052

An apparent part of the electrical components used in electronic and electrical circuits is the capacitors. A capacitor is an energy storing device which stores and releases energy depending on its requirements. Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are the most commonly used capacitors in almost every circuit design, these capacitors feature many advantages, in standard electrical circuits, they usually have a capacitance of up to several farads. With the code ‘380LQ561M315J052’, the aluminum electrolytic capacitor can be identified easily.

Application Field

The aluminum electrolytic capacitors with code 380LQ561M315J052 are used primarily in DC power supplies. The DC power supply typically consists of an input voltage varying with time and an output voltage that maintains a constant level. Aluminum electrolytic capacitors ensure that the output voltage stays at a preferred level and uses for noise suppression, energy storage and filtering of circuit. In addition, they can be used in power supply circuits for analog indicators. This type of capacitor is found most commonly in computing applications, digital indicators and strobe lighting. It is also important that other types of electronics and electrical equipment have aluminum electrolytic capacitors, such as power supplies for television sets, radio receivers and amplifiers.

Working Principle

The aluminum electrolytic capacitor works on the principle of electrolysis. In this process, two dissimilar metals with an electrolyte solution (electrolyte) act as electrodes between which an electric current is induced. A current is established in the electrolyte resulting in the migration of electrons between the two electrodes. The aluminum electrolytic capacitor consists of two aluminum plates being an anode and a cathode and an electrolyte consisting of a metal oxide. When an electric field is applied, cations migrate towards the anode and get consumed while anions pass through to the electrolyte and get consumed at the cathode making a path for electric current to pass through. This enables the capacitance to remain large and constant.

The voltage handling capability of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor is determined by its design. The capacitors are designed with an appropriate thickness to enable it to store energy at a constant rate. The capacitance of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor is normally large and relatively constant, compared to other types of capacitors such as ceramic capacitors. This makes them perfect for energy storage and in applications where precision control of voltage or frequency is required.

To sum up, an aluminum electrolytic capacitor with code 380LQ561M315J052 is widely used in DC power supplies, analog indicators, computing applications, digital indicators and strobe lighting. The voltage handling capability and capacitance of the capacitor are mainly determined by its design, and they are able to store and release energy at a constant rate.