500R223U063BC2B

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

An aluminum electrolytic capacitor, or \'electrolytic\', is a type of capacitor that uses an electrolyte to achieve a larger capacitance per unit volume than other capacitor types. The part number 500R223U063BC2B is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor. It is a non-polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a capacitance of 2200µF and a voltage rating of 25V. The part has a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.

Application Field

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a wide range of applications in power supply units, interface modules, communication systems, voltage regulators, switching power supplies, inverters and motor control circuits. The 500R223U063BC2B is a popular choice for low ripple and long life in power supplies because of its wide temperature range and high ripple current. It can also be used in pulse-width-modulated circuits and other circuits that require low ESR and high ripple current.

Working Principle

An aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a type of capacitor that uses an electrolyte to achieve a larger capacitance per unit volume than other capacitor types. There are three basic components to an aluminum electrolytic capacitor: the aluminum anode, the separator, and the electrolyte. The aluminum anode has a layer of oxide on it which acts as an insulator. The separator is a spacer between the anode and the electrolyte, preventing the two from coming into direct contact with each other. The electrolyte is a conductive liquid which helps to charge and discharge the capacitor. The 500R223U063BC2B uses an electrolyte of a gel-like consistency to ensure high reliability and long life.

When a voltage is applied across the terminals of the capacitor, the electrolyte charges up and the oxide layer on the anode forms a capacitor dielectric. This allows electrons to flow across the capacitor, creating a charge. As the voltage is increased, an increasing amount of electrons flow across the capacitor and its capacitance increases. The 500R223U063BC2B has a maximum capacitance of 2200µF, which allows it to store a large amount of electrical energy.

When the applied voltage is removed, the storage charge is slowly released through the charged electrolyte. The rate at which this happens is determined by the electrical leakage of the capacitor. Aluminum electrolytics are typically known to have high leakage, meaning that it may take some time for the charge to be completely released. The 500R223U063BC2B has a low leakage current, ensuring that the charge stored in the capacitor is released quickly and efficiently.

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are able to store a large amount of electrical energy when compared to other capacitor types. This makes them ideal for applications like power supplies and voltage regulators where high energy storage is required. They also feature a wide temperature range and high ripple current, making them well suited for applications where high temperature and/or high current fluctuation is expected. The 500R223U063BC2B aluminum electrolytic capacitor combines these features and more to provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for most applications.