ATB477M016

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are components that use aluminum foil as electrodes, and are used to store electrical energy during an alternating current cycle. The ATB477M016 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor specifically designed for both high temperature operation and high ripple current applications. It is typically used in power management applications such as switching power supplies and motor control drives.

The ATB477M016 is a radial-type aluminum electrolytic capacitor. It consists of an aluminum cylinder with a liquid or solid electrolyte, and two aluminum foil electrodes, sealed and insulated into the aluminum cylinder. The aluminum foil electrodes are connected to the two metal leads which form the capacitor’s terminals. The capacitance of the ATB477M016 is variable; depending on the manufacturer, it can range from 0.10 to 20 μF, and it has a rated voltage of up to 35V. It is also relatively small in size, allowing it to be used in a variety of applications where space is a factor.

The ATB477M016 operates on an electrolytic principle; that is, it stores energy in the form of an electric field, produced by the current flowing through the electrolyte between the two electrodes. This electric field produces a capacitance which acts as a charge store, and is what enables this capacitor to store and release energy over a certain frequency range. It is this ability to store and release energy with a maximum ripple current rating of 500mA and a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C that makes the ATB477M016 especially useful in applications where high temperatures and high current are a consideration.

The ATB477M016 is commonly used in a variety of power management applications. One example is in switching power supplies, where it is used to produce substantial energy storage and to reduce peak currents and voltages. It is also used in motor control drives, particularly in applications with step motors and toroidal motors, to reduce noise and voltage shifting. The ATB477M016 is also commonly used in DC-DC converters, again providing stable energy storage to reduce voltage shifts and produce more consistent output.

The ATB477M016 is an excellent choice for applications where temperature and current are of particular concern. Its high temperature rating of +105°C and high ripple current make it suitable for a wide variety of demanding power management applications, from switching power supplies to motor control drives.