M39003/03-0215H

Tantalum capacitors are a type of capacitor that is made using tantalum -- a metallic element. These capacitors are used in a wide variety of electronic applications as they are capable of providing a high capacitance in a relatively small size. The M39003/03-0215H is an example of a tantalum capacitor and in this article we will look at its application field and working principle.

The M39003/03-0215H is a small, low profile, surface mount, converted tantalum capacitor. It is suitable for applications in pulse and high speed signal processing, power supply bypassing and decoupling, and is ideal for use in board-level and system-level applications. It has a temperature range of -55 to +125 °C and can operate at frequencies up to 10 MHz.

The M39003/03-0215H is a two-terminal electrolytic type capacitor. It is constructed using a series of alternating layers of tantalum and dielectric material which act as an electrical insulator. The capacitor is filled with an electrolyte solution, most commonly a solid manganese dioxide, which is used to conduct current and store electrical charges. The capacitor is then constructed by attaching two metal electrodes to the metal plates, forming an electrical circuit between them.

The M39003/03-0215H has a capacitance value of 15uF and a maximum allowable voltage of 4V. This makes it suitable for applications which require high capacitance in a small size, such as power supply bypassing and decoupling, pulse and high speed signal processing, and board level and system level applications. Because of its small size, the M39003/03-0215H also requires a low profile mounting when mounted onto a board, making it an excellent choice for applications with space constraints.

The M39003/03-0215H works by using the principle of electrolysis. When an electrical charge is applied to the two metal electrodes, a current is generated which flows between them. This current causes a build up of charge on the dielectric material, which results in a capacitance change. The amount of capacitance change depends upon the amount of charge applied, and this in turn depends upon the voltage and current being applied.

The M39003/03-0215H is an excellent choice for applications which require high capacitance in a small size and low profile mounting, such as power supply bypassing and decoupling, pulse and high speed signal processing, and board level and system level applications. Its capacitance value of 15uF and maximum allowable voltage of 4V make it an ideal choice for these applications.