EKXJ221ETS151MM20S

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are the most widely used capacitors in the electronics world. They are the workhorses in every circuit, providing energy storage and voltage filtering. Known commonly by their industry standard model numbers, the EKXJ221ETS151MM20S is an example of such a capacitor. It is a radial leaded electrolytic capacitor with a capacitance of 15 uF and a voltage rating of 35 volts-DC. This particular part is most suited for use in consumer electronic applications such as TVs, radios, air conditioning units, medical devices, automotive electronics, home audio systems, etc.

The working principle of aluminum electrolytic capacitors is based on the phenomenon of electrolysis. This process involves the provision of an electrolyte which serves as the medium through which electricity is conducted. The electrolyte is also necessary for storing electrical energy in the capacitor. A series of alternating electrolyte/insulator layers are created which are used to store electrical energy. When a capacitor is used in a circuit, the alternating layers produce an electric field across which electronic charges can flow. This electric field is able to store energy and thus the capacitor acts as an energy storage component.

Capacitors are inherently reactive components. This reaction is determined by the capacitance or the ability to store and release energy. The EKXJ221ETS151MM20S capacitor has a capacitance of 15 uF, which means it has the ability to store and release 15 micro-Farads of energy when connected to a circuit. The voltage rating of 35 volts-DC is the maximum voltage the capacitor can handle before becoming unstable and breaking down.

In addition to energy storage, aluminum electrolytic capacitors are also useful for their filtering capabilities. They are often used to filter out higher frequencies and can be used as frequency selecting components in circuits. This is due to the inherent capacitive nature of the capacitor, meaning that higher frequencies are blocked due to the reaction of the electric fields within the capacitor.

The EKXJ221ETS151MM20S aluminum electrolytic capacitor is specifically suited for use in consumer electronic applications which require a 15 uF capacitance rating and a35 volts-DC voltage rating. This capacitor has a wide range of uses, primarily due to its ability to store and release energy and its frequency selecting capabilities. Its applications include, but are not limited to, TVs, radios, air conditioning units, medical devices, automotive electronics, and home audio systems.