GNM1M2R61A105ME17D

Capacitor Networks, Arrays, GNM1M2R61A105ME17D Application Field and Working Principle

Capacitors are used in numerous electrical and electronic applications. The GNM1M2R61A105ME17D capacitor is a part of a capacitor array or capacitor network, used for the purpose of storing and discharging electrical energy. Capacitor arrays act as current sources in power conditioning, resonant circuits, and high frequency filters. This article explains the applications, working principles and features of the GNM1M2R61A105ME17D capacitor array.

What is a Capacitor Network?

A capacitor network is a group of capacitors connected in such a way that a change in the voltage across the system creates a voltage difference across each capacitor in the network. Because capacitors store energy, they can be used to create and store charge in various circuit applications, such as power supplies, voltage multipliers, DC/DC converters, resonant circuits, and filters. A capacitor network can comprise different number and types of capacitors connected in series, parallel, and combination of both.

GNM1M2R61A105ME17D Capacitor features

The GNM1M2R61A105ME17D is part of a large capacitor array. It is a high quality Ceramic Capacitor from Murata and has a voltage rating of 16 Volts (DC). This capacitor contains two surface mount 30ga electrodes and is constructed with an oxygen developed ceramic. It also utilizes a low loss, modified-structured dielectric condition, in order to deliver a high capacitance value in a very small form factor. The capacitance value of the GNM1M2R61A105ME17D is 10μF and its ESR value is 6Ω.

GNM1M2R61A105ME17D Capacitor Application

The GNM1M2R61A105ME17D is used in numerous power conditioning and filtering applications. This capacitor is especially well suited for rectification and voltage multiplier circuits, such as switched mode power supplies. It is also used in LXC-based circuits, such as resonant converters, DC/DC converters, and impedance matching circuits. The GNM1M2R61A105ME17D can also be used in high frequency filters, in combination with inductors.

Working Principle

The working principle of a capacitor network is based on the fact that capacitors store energy in the form of electric charge. When a voltage is applied to a capacitor, the capacitor will charge up to the same voltage level as the source. If a different voltage is then applied, the capacitor will discharge slowly and create a voltage difference across it.

In capacitor networks, each capacitor is connected in such a way that the voltage difference created by one capacitor is transferred to another capacitor, resulting in a cascade effect. This cascade effect allows the capacitor network to store and discharge energy in a controlled and regulated manner, which is why they are used in many power conditioning and filtering applications.

Conclusion

The GNM1M2R61A105ME17D capacitor is part of a capacitor network, which is used for the purpose of storing and discharging electrical energy. This capacitor is constructed with an oxygen developed ceramic, and is used in numerous power conditioning and filtering applications, such as switched mode power supplies, LXC-based circuits, and high frequency filters. The working principle of a capacitor network is based on the transfer of voltage differences between capacitors, in a cascade effect.