MAL216257472E3

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are made up of an electrolyte-impregnated paper and formed roll of aluminum foil, a sealed-in wax, and a sealed contacting metal. The aluminum foil is etched with grooves that form separate copper conducting plates. When the capacitor is used in direct current (DC) applications, it is the charge-carrying aluminum plate that allows electrons to move and store energy. This movement of electrons creates a positive charge on the aluminum plates. The combination of the positive charge on the aluminum plates and the negative charge on the electrolyte impregnates the paper rolls creates an electrical field that attracts the deposition of negative ions from the anode. The negative ions cause a buildup of energy that can be used.

The MAL216257472E3 is a type of aluminum electrolytic capacitor. It is mainly used for energy storage and power supply applications in the automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics industry. This device is generally composed of 4 parts, namely the anode, the electrolyte, the cathode, and the seal. The anode consists of an aluminum foil, with an electrolyte-impregnated paper surface, and a wax-filled chamber to seal the capacitor. The electrolyte is a liquid deposed in the edge of the aluminum foil, and the cathode is a copper film pressed against the aluminum foil. The seal ensures that the capacitor is properly insulated and properly sealed to maintain its characteristics.

The MAL216257472E3 works on the same principle as other aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Electrons move between the anode and the cathode and store energy. The process of moving and storing energy is called eddy-current loss, which is the energy lost due to electrical resistance. The capacitor can store an electric charge in the electric field created by the movement of electrons, and this charge is then used when needed. The MAL216257472E3 is also a polarized device, meaning that the anode must be connected to the positive voltage and the cathode to the negative voltage.

The MAL216257472E3 is a versatile aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for use in a range of applications. Although the device is primarily used in automotive and industrial energy storage and power supply applications, it is also suitable for various other applications such as electronic clocks, switch mode power supply modules, or power line filtering circuits. Its high endurance levels make it a suitable choice where high-temperature and cyclic stresses are involved. The device also offers excellent capacitance-voltage characteristics across a wide range of frequencies, as well as good stability.

The MAL216257472E3 aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a robust and reliable device suitable for a range of energy storage and power supply applications within the automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics industries. The device offers great performance in terms of capacitance-voltage characteristics, stability, and high endurance levels, making it an ideal choice for applications that require high reliability and efficiency.