MAL202129221E3

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are an essential electronic component used widely in an extensive range of applications. There are two different types of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, axial and radial. The MAL202129221E3 is a Radial type aluminum electrolytic capacitor.

Characteristics

The MAL202129221E3 has a high operating temperature range of -55 to +105°C and a voltage range of 10 to 500V. The capacitance range is 1000µF to 4700µF. It is large in size and has a cylindrical container with axial leads. It exhibits high ripple current capabilities and low impedance levels. The MAL202129221E3 has a lifetime rating of up to 5000 hours and an ultra-low ESR of less than 0.002 Ohm.

Application Field

The MAL202129221E3 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor is found in many different electronic devices. It is especially popular for use in Power Supplies, DC-DC Converters, High speed switching applications, UPS systems and in audio applications and switches.The capacitor is resistant to shock, vibration and ambient temperature changes.

Working Principle

The MAL202129221E3 utilizes two metallic plates that have a layer of aluminum oxide situated between them. This layer acts as an insulator and allows the capacitor to store charge. The capacitor is filled with an electrolyte, which absorbs ambient moisture and aids in the creation of a dielectric layer on the plates, further increasing the capacitance. The stored charge can then be released when needed.

Conclusion

The MAL202129221E3 radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor is an essential electronic component that can be found in a variety of applications. It has a wide variety of use cases due to its high operating temperature range, high ripple current capabilities, low impedance level and other excellent characteristics. Operating on the principals of conductance and capacitance it is able to effectively store and release charge as needed.