TAP336M016SKS

Tantalum Capacitors

TAP336M016SKS Application Field and Working Principle Overview

Tantalum capacitors, also known as tantalum electrolytic capacitors, are a type of electrolytic capacitor. This type of capacitor is an electronic component that has a lot of advantages such as its high capacitance, low equivalent series resistance, excellent temperature and frequency characteristics, wide range of capacitance values and a long operational life. Due to these advantages, tantalum capacitors find a wide variety of applications in the electronics and telecommunications industries.

The TAP336M016SKS is an example of a high quality tantalum capacitor designed for use in a wide range of industrial applications. It has a capacitance of 0.036 µF, a ripple current rating of 2.3 A at a frequency of 120 Hz and a rated voltage of 16 V. The capacitor has an operating temperature range of -55° Celsius to +125° Celsius and offers an ambient temperature range of -55° Celsius to +85° Celsius.

The working principle of the TAP336M016SKS tantalum capacitor relates to its construction. Inside the capacitor is a thin tantalum metal film and an electrolyte-based solution. When a voltage is applied to the terminals of the capacitor, the thin film becomes polarized, and this creates a charge separation. This charge separation then forms an electric field which produces an electrical capacitance. This capacitance, combined with the thin metal film, results in the capacitor being able to store electrical energy.

The use of the TAP336M016SKS tantalum capacitor is suitable for low frequency applications, such as those found in power supplies, audio equipment, communications networks and various other electronic circuits. The capacitor can also be used in automotive applications, such as on-board computers or engine management systems, provided the temperature and current ratings are observed.

In summary, the TAP336M016SKS is an example of a high quality tantalum capacitor designed for use in a wide range of industrial applications. The advantages of tantalum capacitors make them an ideal choice for many applications where durability, reliability, and long life are a must. The capacitor has a high capacitance, low equivalent series resistance, excellent temperature and frequency characteristics, wide range of capacitance values and a long operational life, making it a great choice for numerous electronic circuits and systems.