383LX272M200A062

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are one of the most commonly used components in many electrical and electronic devices, and the 383LX272M200A062 is one such example. This capacitor has capacitance values of 200µF, and its voltage/temperature coefficient is ±20% at 85°C. Additionally, its ESR is 1.4 ohms and it has an operating life of 2000 hours at rated voltage and temperature.

Applications

The 383LX272M200A062 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor is suitable for various applications, including:

• Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
• Audio Power Amplifiers
• DC-DC Converters
• Voltage Multipliers
• DC-AC Inverters
• Instrumentation
• Medical

It is perfect for these applications because the aluminum electrolytic provides better capacitance retention even at higher temperatures.

Working Principle

An aluminum electrolytic capacitor consists of two metallic plates, one made of aluminum and one made of aluminum oxide. An electrolyte is used to connect these two plates and act as an insulation material between them. When a potential is applied to the capacitor, the small amount of ions present in the electrolyte allows current to pass from one plate to the other, forming an electric field between the plates.

The electric field increases the electrostatic attraction between the plates, thus storing an electric charge and creating a voltage across the plates. This voltage across the plates is what constitutes a capacitor and provides the desired capacitance value. The amount of capacitance that the capacitor can store is determined by the formula: capacitance (in Farads) = area of one plate (in cm-squared) divided by the thickness of the dielectric (in cm).

Conclusion

The 383LX272M200A062 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor is suitable for many applications, providing good capacitance retention even at higher temperatures, and has an operating life of 2000 hours at rated voltage and temperature. Its working principle works on the principle that when a potential is applied across the two plates, an electric field is created between them, allowing an electric charge to be stored, thus forming a capacitor.