MAL204248229E3

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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors, such as the MAL204248229E3, are devices used to store and release energy in an electrical circuit. These capacitors employ an electrolyte, such as a solution of sulfuric acid, a paste, or a gel, between two aluminum plates along with a separator, usually composed of paper saturated with an electrolyte. When voltage is present, the electrolyte will form a electric field around the plates, allowing current to flow from one plate to the other, creating an electrical connection between the two, and ultimately storing energy.

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors differ from other types of capacitors in that they are not polarized, meaning they work the same regardless of the voltage’s polarity. This is in contrast to a polarized capacitor, which works differently depending on the voltage’s polarity. Furthermore, aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a much higher capacity than other types, and as such, they are often used in applications that require a large amount of stored energy, such as in car and motor starter circuits.

The MAL204248229E3, in particular, is typically used in power supply filters, input stages of power amplifiers, and motor drives. It has a capacitance of 2400 µF, with a maximum DC voltage rating of 25 VDC, and a maximum ripple current rating of 8.2 mA. The MAL204248229E3 also has a rated temperature range of -10°C to +85°C, and a tolerance of ± 20%.

The MAL204248229E3 and all aluminum electrolytic capacitors working on the same principle, work by storing up energy from a direct current (DC) source in their metallic plates. Essentially, when the DC voltage is applied, electrons will flow through the electrolyte and build up on one of the plates, and be depleted from the other. This is how the capacitor stores its energy. To release this energy, the capacitor simply reverses the flow of electrons, flowing them back from one of the metal plates to the other, and releasing the energy in a controlled manner.

In short, aluminum electrolytic capacitors such as the MAL204248229E3 are incredibly versatile devices, capable of storing and releasing energy in a number of different ways. Their reliability and high capacity make them an invaluable component in modern electrical circuits. In applications such as motor drives, power supply filters, and input stages of power amplifiers, the MAL204248229E3 is an excellent choice.

References:

• https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/AVX/MAL204248229E3/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMukBjLypyecVCA%2FrJ5qCIl7zqJgbP64J4M%3d
• https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/capacitor/cap_3.html

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