EKMG350ETD470ME11D

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors (also known as electrolytic capacitors) are one of the most commonly used capacitors. They belong to the family of electrochemical capacitors and use an electrolyte to store the charge. Generally speaking, they consist of two aluminum foil electrodes separated by an insulating layer of dielectric material, which is typically composed of an oxide layer on the surface.

The EKMG350ETD470ME11D aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a radial type capacitor and is composed of a cylindrical dielectric that wraps around two electrodes. The noise reduction and ripple current capability of aluminum electrolytic capacitors such as this limits the application field of the capacitor, which is in power electronics. It\'s mainly used in gaming consoles, traditional consumer electronics (TVs and phones) as well as industrial control and computer power management systems.

The working principle behind aluminum electrolytic capacitors is simple. When a positive voltage is applied to the positive electrode, electrons collect on its surface. This allows an area of negative charge in the electrolyte, which is attracted to the positive electrode. The negative charge in the form of ions then collects on the surface of the negative electrode. This process causes a charge dipole to form, which allows the capacitor to store charge. Additionally, the electrons create an electric field, which counteracts the power of gravity. This keeps the electrons from falling off the capacitor\'s surface, allowing for electrical charge storage for longer periods of time.

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors such as the EKMG350ETD470ME11D are highly reliable and offer long lifetimes, with the added benefit of significantly reduced overall system noise. They are also well suited for high-ripple current applications. It is because of these qualities that aluminum electrolytic capacitors are used in power electronics to regulate and efficiently manage energy.