M551B108K050AA

Tantalum - Polymer Capacitors

The M551B108K050AA is a tantalum-polymer surface mounted capacitor (SMD). This type of capacitor consists of a combination of tantalum, an adhesive, and a conducting polymer which is all encapsulated into a cylindrical SMD body. As a type of capacitor, they are excellent components for a variety of electronic applications.

A tantalum-polymer component is essentially a combination of technologies, including solid electrolytic capacitors, solid dielectric capacitors, and metal/polymer systems. They have properties that make them attractive for both analog and digital applications. This type of capacitor has great current handling and voltage ratings, exceptional size and mounting flexibility, and smaller resistance values than other types of capacitors.

Application Field and Working Principles

Tantalum-polymer capacitors are used principally in analog applications such as audio circuits, low and medium voltage power supplies, motor control circuits, electric instruments, and medical electronics. They are also used in digital circuits, such as microprocessors, ASICs, and memory chips. The M551B108K050AA is a practical choice for a variety of applications.

The working principle of this type of capacitor is similar to that of a ceramic or electrolytic component. The core component of the capacitors contains a conductive material, this post is coated with a thin layer of adhesive and the thin polymer film is then added to the component. When a voltage is applied, an electric current passes through the polymer, allowing for charging and discharging of the capacitor. The electric current passing between the two layers of the capacitor is what provides the capacitance.

The M551B108K050AA is a popular choice for its excellent energy storage density and robust mechanical and electrical characteristics. THey have a high working temperature, making them suitable for high temperature applications. Additionally, they are relatively low ESR components, which means they are very stable when supplying current.

To sum up, the M551B108K050AA tantalum-polymer capacitor is an excellent choice for a variety of analog and digital applications. It has great current handling and voltage ratings, exceptional size and mounting flexibility, and lower ESR values than other types of capacitors. The working principle is similar to that of ceramic and electrolytic components, in which an electric current activates an electric current between two layers of material. In this way, the M551B108K050AA is able to provide excellent energy storage density, robust mechanical and electrical characteristics, and high working temperatures.