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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are fixed electrochemical capacitors that use an aluminum oxide insulating layer on the surface of its anode and thus separate the anode from its cathode. This insulating layer is formed by applying voltage to the capacitor, which is then used to store electrical energy. A key feature of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors is that they are electrolytic in nature, meaning that they have two main parameters that can be adjusted: the capacitance (measured in Farads) and the maximum voltage (measured in Volts). The capacitance of a capacitor is the maximum amount of electrical charge it can store, while the voltage is the maximum voltage that can be applied to the capacitor.

MAL204216109E3 is an example of an Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor. It is a bipolar, molded-case aluminum electrolytic capacitor with an oxide layer composed of aluminum oxide. It is usually employed in electronic circuits in order to facilitate a smooth current flow and provide an energy store. The rated capacitance of MAL204216109E3 is up to 2.2μF, with voltage ratings varying from 10V to 350V. Additionally, it has a temperature range of -40°C to 125°C, and a nominal capacitance tolerance of twenty percent (20%).

Application Field

When it comes to its application field, MAL204216109E3 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are widely used in different applications. Generally, they are used in AC motor drives, electric vehicles, machine tools, domestic appliances, industrial robots, elevators, street lamps, HID lamps, UPS systems, elevators, robots, power supplies, and others.

Moreover, this capacitor can also be used in the Automotive industry, where it is employed in solar cells, motor controllers, electronic control units, and wire harness technologies, as well as in other automotive applications. Additionally, it can be used in audio applications, such as in high-end car audio sound systems, condenser microphones, and other audio components.

Working Principle

The MAL204216109E3 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor works by storing electrical energy when a DC voltage is applied between the two plates of the capacitor. Since the terminal layers of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are not completely sealed, small amounts of electrolyte can pass through the insulating layer, allowing current to flow from the anode to the cathode. This establishes an electric field between the capacitor plates, which causes electric charge to accumulate on the two plates.

When the voltage is removed from the capacitor’s plates, the electric charge is stored on the two plates. This stored charge provides energy back into the circuit when the capacitor is discharged. The amount of charge stored in the capacitor is dependant on the capacitance of the capacitor and on the applied voltage.

In summary, MAL204216109E3 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors offer convenience and reliability to a wide range of applications, from automotive to audio applications, due to their wide range of capacitance and voltage ratings. Additionally, they are electrolytic in nature, allowing them to store energy when a DC voltage is applied, and discharge the stored energy when the voltage is removed.