M39003/09-0151/TR

Tantalum Capacitors

Tantalum capacitors are an important component in many industrial, consumer, and medical electronics applications. In particular, they are used for power supplies, audio amplifier circuits, and rectification circuits.

The M39003/09-0151/TR capacitor is a tantalum capacitor manufactured by Texas Instruments. This type of capacitor has a variety of benefits over other types of capacitors, such as its small size, low cost, and stability. They also have a high capacitance-to-volume ratio and are capable of producing high ripple currents.

Application Field

The M39003/09-0151/TR tantalum capacitor is well suited for use in a variety of applications, such as power supplies, audio amplifiers, rectification circuits, and memory circuits. It can also be used in high-voltage exposure environments, like those in an automotive circuit.

It is particularly well suited for use in medical systems, where its low impedance and high reliability make it an ideal choice for powering devices such as pacemakers and electrocardiographs.

Working Principle

The M39003/09-0151/TR tantalum capacitor is a polarized capacitor, meaning that it only works in one direction. It is made up of a tantalum anode and cathode separated by a dielectric material, usually tantalum pentoxide (Ta₂O₅). When a positive voltage is applied, the positively charged anode attracts the electrons from the negative cathode, leading to a build-up of charge in the dielectric and an increase in capacitance.

The capacitor also acts as an energy storage element, storing the excess charge and releasing it when needed. This makes it ideal for use in providing quick bursts of current in applications such as audio amplifiers.

The M39003/09-0151/TR tantalum capacitor has a large temperature range, from -40°C to 85°C. This makes it suitable for a variety of uses, including industrial, consumer, and medical applications.