B43457B5108M000

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are used in a wide range of applications and are particularly popular in power electronics applications such as power supplies, voltage regulators and switching power supply designs. An aluminum electrolytic capacitor, such as the B43457B5108M000, is essentially a device that stores electrical energy in the form of an electrochemical reaction between two conductive surfaces separated by an insulating medium. This electrolyte acts as a sort of “solid-state” battery, allowing the capacitor to hold more energy for a given space than with other types of capacitors.

The B43457B5108M000 aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a snap-in radial-leaded device that is ideal for operating in a wide temperature range from -40 to +125°C. It features an excellent voltage over-temperature characteristics and a high ripple current rating, making it suitable for high-frequency operating equipment. It is rated at 16,000 µF and 160V, and is available in both surface-mount and through-hole mounting type.

The working principle of aluminum electrolytic capacitors is based on an oxide film formed on the inside of the capacitor, which acts as an insulation layer. This film is formed when a current passes through the porous anode and electrolyte solution, from the positive anode to the negative cathode. This anode is formed by an extremely thin layer of aluminum oxide, which is called the dielectric layer. The presence of this layer allows the capacitor to store voltage and energy in the form of an electric field.

The B43457B5108M jumbo snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor is mainly used for high-voltage energy storage and filtering applications. It is commonly used in applications such as automatic control circuits, switching power supplies, AC and DC filters, LED drivers, motor drivers, energy storage and power line filters. It is also used in applications such as electric guitars, audio equipment, uninterruptible power supplies, and voltage regulator modules.

The aluminum electrolytic capacitors are typically used in power electronics applications due to their high dielectric strength, which enables them to withstand a higher voltage than other types of capacitors. They also have a low equivalent series resistance (ESR), which allows them to operate over a wider range of frequencies. Furthermore, aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a longer expected life compared to other types of capacitors, which makes them a more reliable and cost-effective option in power electronics applications.