T495B476K010ATE500 Capacitors

Tantalum Capacitors

From its humble beginnings in the 1950s, tantalum capacitors have become an important part of modern electronics. They are used in everything from computers and cellphones to microprocessors, displays and satellites. The T495B476K010ATE500 is a type of tantalum capacitor specifically designed for use in low-voltage, high-frequency circuits. It has a wide range of applications and can be used in a variety of situations.

Tantalum capacitors consist of two plates separated by an insulator, usually a polymer. The plates are made of a conductive material, usually tantalum, and they are held together by an electrolyte. The electrolyte is a solution of ionically charged particles – when current is applied to the capacitor, these particles move around and form a continuous electrical field. This is the basic construction of all tantalum capacitors.

The T495B476K010ATE500 is a temperature-stable type of capacitor, meaning it is designed to maintain its capacitance and electrical field even under extreme temperature and pressure fluctuations. This makes it well-suited for applications where fluctuations in temperature are expected. It is specifically designed for use in low-voltage, high-frequency circuits, such as those found in radio and microwave communication systems. In addition, the T495B476K010ATE500 has a maximum working voltage of 500VDC, making it suitable for power supply applications.

A key feature of the T495B476K010ATE500 is its rated ripple current. Ripple current is the alternating current (AC) component of total current. In most electronic circuits, there is an AC component present due to the natural pulsing nature of digital signals. A capacitor’s ability to filter out this AC component and provide a clear DC signal is a critical aspect of its operation. The T495B476K010ATE500 has a rated ripple current of 1.5A (at 100kHz).

The T495B476K010ATE500 is also RoHS-compliant, meaning it does not contain hazardous materials. This is an important feature for environmentally conscious applications. The device is also low-ESR, meaning its internal resistance is low, which translates to improved efficiency. This makes it well-suited for applications where power consumption must be minimized, such as battery-powered devices.

In conclusion, the T495B476K010ATE500 is a high-performance, low-power tantalum capacitor designed for use in low-voltage, high-frequency circuits. It is temperature-stable, RoHS-compliant, and low-ESR, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. It is an important component in the construction of modern electronics and its use is likely to increase in the future.