EGXL160EC5331MJC5S

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are an important part of electronic components and are widely used. They are mainly used in power supplies, circuit oscillators, output smoothing circuits, and tuning circuits. Specifically, the EGXL160EC5331MJC5S is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a capacitance of 5.331mF and rated voltage of 160V.

Application Field

EGXL160EC5331MJC5S is a low impedance aluminum electrolytic capacitor, suitable for general purpose applications. It is primarily used for the purpose of decoupling, e.g. to effectively reduce AC interference to other parts of a circuit. This type of capacitor can be used in a wide range of consumer electronic devices like TVs, radios, amplifiers and professional audio equipment. The capacitor is also suitable for power supply filtering, smoothing, and feedback purposes. It can be used in switching power supplies, LED lightings, signal filters, electric motors, and household appliances.

Working Principle

The principle of operation of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor lies in its construction. The capacitor consists of two electrodes called an anode and cathode, which are placed in aluminum foil. A non-polar dielectric material, typically a paper soaked in an electrolyte oil, is placed between them. Electrons get trapped between the two plates, which store energy and create a charge. When a constant voltage is applied across the electrolytic capacitor, the charges are repelled and moved from one plate to another. The positive charge accumulates on the anode and the negative charge on the cathode, and in this way, the capacitor is able to store energy.

The fact that the electrodes of EGXL160EC5331MJC5S are made from aluminum foil enables it to possess excellent characteristics, such as high capacitance, low series resistance, and low leakage. The combination of these features makes the capacitor suitable for use in various high-performance applications.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the EGXL160EC5331MJC5S aluminum electrolytic capacitor is an excellent choice for general purpose applications due to its low impedance, high capacitance, and low series resistance. Its use in switching power supplies, LED lightings, signal filters, electric motors and household appliances can benefit from its low loss and high working voltage capabilities.