MAL215097402E3

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

The MAL215097402E3 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, the current model of aluminum electrolytic capacitors that are popular in the electronics market. The MAL215097402E3 is of a radial configuration, and has characteristics that makes it suitable in various platforms. This capacitor has a long life, as well as low leakage and low resistance.

Application Field

The MAL215097402E3 is primarily used as part in electrical circuits. It can act as an energy storage device and for filtering high-frequency noise in power supplies. It can also be used blocking DC signals, bypassing AC signals, and coupling DC signals. It is often used in audio circuits to reduce high-frequency noise, as well as in power supplies to store energy.

Working Principle

The MAL215097402E3 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, which means it has two metal layers that are separated by an insulating and electrolytic layer. This electrolyte is often in the form of a gel or liquid, and when these two metal layers and electrolyte are connected to a voltage source, charge will be stored across the layer. The electrolytic layer serves to increase the capacitance, as the charge is distributed across a greater surface area.

The MAL215097402E3 also utilizes a dielectric material. This material is usually made up of an oxide, and provides the insulating layer between the two metal layers, stopping them from short-circuiting. The oxide determines the actual capacitance, and along with the design of the component, dictates its characteristics.

Conclusion

The MAL215097402E3 is a radial aluminum electrolytic capacitor that has a variety of applications including blocking DC signals, bypassing AC signals, and coupling DC signals. Its characteristics such as its low leakage, low resistance, and long life make it popular in various electrical circuits. It is also an economical choice for its application and works on the principle of two metal layers separated by an insulating and electrolytic layer.