F380G336MSA Capacitors

Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

Tantalum – Polymer capacitors are powerful and reliable components used in a variety of applications, especially in high frequency and high current conditions. The F380G336MSA is a good example and can be found in many areas of engineering.

Applications

The F380G336MSA is a durable tantalum – polymer capacitor with a rating of 3.3V. This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including DC-DC converters, power supply filters and filtering of high frequency signals. It also has excellent temperature characteristics, and can be used in applications subjected to extreme temperatures.

The F380G336MSA is also widely used in motor control applications due to its high power and robust construction. It can provide efficient speed control while also having a very low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) of only 42 milliohms, allowing adequate voltage regulation to be maintained. Furthermore, due to its high power rating, it can easily cope with continuous operation.

In addition, the F380G336MSA is also used in automotive applications, as its low ESR rating makes it suitable for low power consumption in car batteries, inverters and air conditioning systems. This is especially important for cars which are frequently subjected to extreme temperatures.

Working Principle

Tantalum – polymer capacitors work on a charge/discharge principle, wherein electrical charges stored in the capacitor’s cells are exchanged between one another. This allows current to be transferred between the cells and stored in the capacitor.

When the voltage across its terminals increases, the capacitor’s ‘dielectric’ layer, made up of polymer material, becomes less resistant to changes in current. This allows more electrical current to flow into the capacitor, and vice versa.

The F380G336MSA is designed to work within a voltage range of up to 3.6V and at temperatures between -55°C and 125°C. It is also able to store up to 10mF of charge and has an extremely low ESR rating to ensure a maximum ripple current is maintained.

Conclusion

The F380G336MSA tantalum – polymer capacitors are robust, reliable components with a wide range of applications. They are well suited to high power and high temperature applications, as their low ESR and wide temperature range make them capable of efficient current regulation. Furthermore, their high power rating allows for continuous operation and makes them a great choice for automotive applications.