63ZL15MEFC5X11

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors, with their long life spans, high capacitance value, solid structure and little physical size, are an essential part of most types of electrical and electronic circuits. This type of capacitor, categorized as polarized, will usually have the designation of 63ZL15MEFC5X11, which identifies it as an electrolytic aluminum capacitor of 15 micro-farad capacitance, rated at 63 volts.

As the name implies, these capacitors contain an electrolyte, usually a mixture of both an organic solvent and a hazardous chemical additive. It is during the manufacturing process that the electrolyte is impregnated onto the body of capacitor and this is what gives it the polarized capacity.

Application Field

Electrolytic capacitors can be used in a wide variety of electronic applications, such as power supply, switching, and control circuits, as well as digital and analog electronics. This is because, because they have high-temperature and high-voltage tolerances. The 63ZL15MEFC5X11 capacitor is designed for working in audio and video applications, such as home or car video systems. It can also be used in telecommunications devices, medical equipment, and portable electronics.

Working Principle

The working principle of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor is fairly simple. The capacitor consists of two layers of aluminum foil separated by a layer of activated charcoal or other insulating material, such as felt or paper. The layer of activated charcoal has tiny holes, called "micropores," which allows ions to pass through from one side of the foil to the other. Electrons from the external circuit can move through the micropores to the other side of the foil and this is how the capacitor charges.

When a voltage is connected across the two aluminum foils, electrons are drawn from the negative side of the aluminum foil and relocated to the positive side. This movement of electrons causes a charge to be built up on both sides of the foil and a corresponding voltage difference is created. This charge imbalance between the two foils creates an electrical field, which is known as an electrostatic field, and it is this electrostatic field that allows the capacitor to store electrical energy.

The 63ZL15MEFC5X11 aluminum electrolytic capacitors are specifically designed to provide a large amount of energy storage in a small form factor. They are able to do this because their design allows them to efficiently store an extremely large amount of energy in a very small space.

Conclusion

The 63ZL15MEFC5X11 aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a polarized capacitor that is designed for specific applications. It has a high capacitance value of 15 micro-farads, and is rated at 63 volts, making it suitable for use in audio and video applications, as well as in telecommunications, medical, and portable electronics. Its working principle is based on the move of electrons from one side of the capacitor’s foil to the other due to an applied voltage, creating an electrostatic field and allowing it to store electrical energy.