T495D686M016ZTE150

Tantalum Capacitors

A tantalum capacitor is a type of electrolytic capacitor, a passive electronic component, which consists of two electrodes, a cathode and an anode, separated by an electrolyte. It is a widely used form of capacitor due to its small size and relatively large capacitance values. It is especially useful in applications where high temperature and vibration levels may be encountered.

The T495D686M016ZTE150 is a tantalum capacitor. This type of capacitor is designed for applications that require high levels of reliability and performance. It has a capacitance of 5.6 μF and is rated for an operating temperature range of -55 ℃ to + 105 ℃. It is an axial-leaded device with a rated voltage of 16 volts.

Application Field and Working Principle

The T495D686M016ZTE150 is mainly used in DC-DC power supply applications. These devices are well-suited for these applications because they are small in size and have a relatively high capacitance, making them a practical choice for a variety of power supply applications. When used in power supplies, the capacitor acts as a filter, storing energy and then releasing it when the current in the power supply drops below a certain level.

Tantalum capacitors, like all capacitors stores electrical charge. When two conducting plates (the electrodes) of a capacitor are placed in an insulating material (the electrolyte), a charge can be stored between them. When a voltage is applied to the electrodes, the charge increases and the voltage between them decreases until eventually the applied voltage matches the stored voltage, at which point the charge no longer increases. This is known as the capacitors capacitance, or the amount of charge it can store for a given voltage.

When used in DC-DC power supplies, the T495D686M016ZTE150 capacitor is able to store energy and then release it to stabilize the voltage in the power supply, enabling it to provide consistent performance at higher temperatures and to operate with very high efficiency. This is especially useful in applications such as computer motherboards, cellular phones, and embedded systems, which all require high levels of reliability and performance.

Due to their performance and size, tantalum capacitors are used in many other applications as well, such as audio and video equipment, medical devices, telecommunications equipment, and automotive electronics. Additionally, tantalum capacitors are often used in power supplies that require space-saving and high performance.

In conclusion, the T495D686M016ZTE150 is a tantalum capacitor designed for high reliability and performance. It is best used in DC-DC power supply applications, where it acts as a filter, storing energy and then releasing it when the current in the power supply drops below a certain level. Additionally, due to its size and performance, tantalum capacitors are also used in many other applications as well.