Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are the most widely used type of capacitor because of their ability to offer relatively large capacitance values in a small size at a low cost. The KZE10VB102M8X20LL is a popular aluminum electrolytic capacitor from a manufacturer called Kemet.

Applications

The KZE10VB102M8X20LL aluminum electrolytic capacitor is mainly used for decoupling, filtering, bypassing, power smoothing, and energy control applications. It is a polarized capacitor so it can only be used in circuits with the positive terminal connected to a source of higher potential than the negative terminal.

This capacitor is designed for switch mode power supplies, computer motherboards, LED lighting, power line screens, backup circuits, or other digital devices. Other common applications include operating communication line cards, power modules, or power amplifiers.

Working Principle

The KZE10VB102M8X20LL aluminum electrolytic capacitor consists of two aluminum foils which are separated by a paper insulating layer that is soaked in electrolytic material. These foils are wound together around a core and housed within a cylindrical enclosure.

When a voltage is applied between the positive and negative terminals of the capacitor, an electric field is created that causes the electrolytic material to break down, forming a thin layer that stores a charge. This charge is then stored until the voltage is removed from the capacitor. The stored charge acts as a buffer between the applied voltage and the capacitor’s terminals.

The KZE10VB102M8X20LL aluminum electrolytic capacitor has an operating temperature range of -55℃ to +125℃, a frequency range of -55Hz to +20kHz, and a capacitance range of 10V to 102mF.

Conclusion

The KZE10VB102M8X20LL aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a popular choice for a wide variety of applications. It is small, inexpensive, and offers a relatively large capacitance value. This capacitor is designed to operate within a defined temperature range and frequency range, and its operating principles can be linked back to the electric field created when the voltage is applied.