M39003/01-5217/TR

The M39003/01-5217/TR is a tantalum capacitor, a type of capacitor with unique design and characteristics that make it well suited for certain applications. The term “tantalum capacitor” comes from the material from which the electrodes of the capacitor are formed; namely, tantalum. As with all capacitors, the M39003/01-5217/TR is an electrical component which stores electrical energy. Capacitors act as a sort of bridge between two different areas of a circuit, allowing for electrical energy to transition from one circuit to the other. In addition, capacitors are used to filter unwanted frequencies, act as timing devices, and for regulating power supply and voltage.

The M39003/01-5217/TR is a non-polarized capacitor, meaning that the polarity of the electrodes does not matter when it is connected to the circuit. This type of capacitor is used in cases where the gain of the signal should not be affected by the charges passing through the capacitor. As such, it is predominantly used in devices that employ “AC” or “alternating current”. The M39003/01-5217/TR, due to its structure, has a low-temperature coefficient, meaning that its capacitance does not increase significantly in different temperatures. As a result, this capacitor is highly suitable for circuits that require a steady, consistent capacitance reading over a long period of time.

The working principle of the M39003/01-5217/TR is the same as any other capacitor. It stores electrical energy in the form of an electrostatic field which is created by the capacitor’s two electrodes. The electrodes are made of either an oxide coated tantalum plate or an anode-cathode aluminum-polymer film. The oxide and polymer serve as the dielectric, creating the electrostatic field between the two electrodes. To properly operate, the capacitor is connected to an external source, usually a coil, which provides a flow of electrons to charge the capacitor. As the capacitor is charged, the amount of electrical energy stored in the electrostatic field grows, up to a certain maximum.

The M39003/01-5217/TR is available in a number of different sizes and shapes. It also features an extremely wide range of voltages (2-200V) and capacitance values (1-220µF). This makes the capacitor suitable for a variety of uses; from consumer electronics to automotive and telecommunications applications. Furthermore, the capacitor is available in a variety of package styles including surface mount, through-hole, and “chip-in-tube” configurations. The latter allows for a minimal external footprint, making the M39003/01-5217/TR especially useful for space constrained applications.

Overall, the M39003/01-5217/TR is an ideal choice for applications requiring very low leakage over a wide temperature range and where absolute stability of capacitance is critical. The most common use for this type of capacitor is in AC filtering applications, as the low-temperature coefficients prevent capacitance values from fluctuating significantly over a wide temperature range. Additionally, the M39003/01-5217/TR is a popular choice for applications requiring a small, thin component, due to its availability in various package styles and its wide range of capacitance values.