EKZN160ELL392MK35S

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

The EKZN160ELL392MK35S is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for use in applications with high voltage and high temperatures. It is a long life capacitor, with a minimum rated life of 10,000 hours at 120°C. The high temperature and high voltage rating of the capacitor makes it suitable for use in power electronic circuits, high voltage switching circuits and high voltage motor drive applications.

An aluminum electrolytic capacitor is an electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrical charge. It consists of two capacitive plates; one is made of aluminum foil and the other is made of a metal oxide layer. The plates are separated by an electrolyte material, usually a liquid electrolyte or a gel, and roll insulation between them. The electrolyte stores the charge and prevents unintended shorting of the capacitance plates during operation or when the capacitor is not in use.

When an AC or DC voltage is applied to the capacitor, an electrochemical process occurs between the capacitor plates and the electrolyte. The plate made of aluminum foil is the positive charged plate, and the oxide plate is the negative charged plate. This causes an electric current to flow between the two plates, storing energy electrostatically in the capacitor. The positive plate becomes charged with positive charges while the negative plate is charged with negative charges.

As the capacitor stores current, the electrolyte also acts as a dielectric between the plates, which increases the capacitance of the capacitor. The amount of capacitance is determined by the surface area of the plates, the distance between them, and the permittivity of the electrolyte material. Increasing the plate area increases the capacitance, while decreasing the distance between them will also increase the capacitance. The use of different electrolyte materials can also influence the effective capacitance of the capacitor as different materials have different permittivity.

The EKZN160ELL392MK35S aluminum electrolytic capacitor is an ideal choice for use in high voltage, high temperature applications due to its long life and high voltage rating. Its long life and high voltage rating make it suitable for use in power electronic circuits, high voltage switching circuits and high voltage motor drive applications. It is also widely used in semiconductor fabrication and other industrial applications.