MAL212837158E3

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors, also known as “aluminum” or “electrolytic” capacitors, are widely used in many electronic applications due to their features such as high capacitance and low cost. The MAL212837158E3 is a type of aluminum electrolytic capacitor that has a range of applications and a specific working mechanism, as will be explained further in this article.

Types of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are typically divided into two main types: axial and radial. Axial capacitors are built with two aluminum foil plates of which one has an etched pattern and the other a plain surface. They are usually available in cylindrical shaped plastic cases with cylindrical or conical terminals for the leads. Radial capacitors are cylindrical in shape and have their leads coming out of opposite sides of the can, usually at the same level. The terminals are usually spread equally apart.

MAL212837158E3 Application Field

The MAL212837158E3 aluminum electrolytic capacitor is an 85°C, 10V radial capacitor. It has a long service life of up to 2000 hours at 85°C and comes in a range of capacitances from 10μF to 1000μF with an acceptable voltage range from 6.3V to 35V. The terminals can be used either as pin terminals or as sockets. These features make the MAL212837158E3 a suitable option for use in many applications, such as power supplies, switching power supplies, DC-DC converters and servo motors.

Working Principle

The working principle of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor involves the use of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte solution. One electrode is made of aluminum foil and the other is a non-conductive material such as paper or a special polymer. A thin layer of oxide is formed on the aluminum foil when it is subjected to an anode voltage and this layer acts as a dielectric between the two electrodes. The capacitance of the device is determined by the amount of charge stored in the dielectric layer and by the amount of electrolyte which acts as an insulator.

Conclusion

The MAL212837158E3 aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a useful and versatile device that can be used in many applications. It has a long service life and is capable of providing stable performance. Its working mechanism is based on the formation of a thin layer of oxide between two electrodes that are separated by an electrolyte solution.