DCMX172T400BC2B

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are passive components used in electrical circuits to store energy and filter out unwanted signals. DCMX172T400BC2B is a series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors developed for general purpose applications.

DCMX172T400BC2B capacitors are housed in E case metric snap-in type packages. They possess capacitance ranging from 4.7µF to 4700µF and withstand up to 400V AC or DC. This series of capacitors offers long service life of up to 7,000 hours and low impedance levels. Their capacitance tolerance varies between -20% and +80%, and they can handle a maximum ripple current of 5.6A.

The aluminum electrolytic capacitor works by storing potential energy in an electric field layer formed between its layered plates. The plates are designed with electrode layers made from aluminum foil. The aluminum is then oxidized to form a dielectric layer and electrolytic solutions are then used to increase conductivity. This forms the basic principle of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, which is to store charges resulting from passing current through the terminals.

DCMX172T400BC2B capacitors are primarily used in switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), EMI filters, resonant circuits, and in various audio applications. Additionally, these capacitors are also suitable for industrial and automotive electronics, and low temperature and variable frequency applications. In switch-mode power supplies, they are used for energy storage and filtering, while in automotive electronics they are mainly used in engine control systems and in airbags for higher reliability and low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance).

To sum it up, DCMX172T400BC2B is a series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors suitable for use in power supplies, EMI filters, and automotive electronics. The capacitors are enclosed in E case metric snap-in type packages and have capacitance ranging from 4.7µF to 4700µF, withstanding up to 400V AC/DC. These capacitors are capable of enduring long service life as they can handle a maximum of 7,000 hours, with capacitance tolerance and low impedance levels ranging from -20% to +80% and 5.6A respectively.