TH3A335M016D3400

Tantalum capacitors (also known as Ta caps) are a type of electrolytic capacitor, and belong to the general class of capacitors known as electrolytic capacitors. They are designed to have a large capacitance per unit volume and are often used in power supplies, the power and control electronics of consumer appliances, and at times other circuits requiring high levels of stability. There are two main types of tantalum capacitors, the solid tantalum and the wet tantalum, with each type having their own unique characteristics.

The solid tantalum capacitors are typically constructed with a manganese dioxide electrolyte that is used to act as the dielectric medium between two metal electrodes, which are usually formed from a combination of tantalum pentoxide pellet and titanium. Solid tantalum capacitors are available in a wide range of sizes and shapes, and are most commonly used in audio and video electronics because of their small form factor and their excellent frequency characteristics. Another popular application for solid tantalum capacitors is in power supplies, where they are often used in place of large electrolytic capacitors for the input and output stages of switch mode power supplies due to their small size and high capacitance.

Wet tantalum capacitors are much more rugged than their solid tantalum counterparts, and are usually stamped from a sheet of tantalum foil and then filled with a gel electrolyte which serves to prevent any oxygen from entering the capacitor. Wet tantalum capacitors are often used in high power applications, such as high-voltage motor drives, where their robust construction and excellent electrical properties make them the ideal choice.

The TH3A335M016D3400 is a wet tantalum capacitor, which combines the advantages of a rugged body and excellent electrical characteristics, making it the ideal choice for high-power applications such as those found in motor drives and power supplies. It has a rated capacitance of 0.016 Farads, a nominal voltage rating of 10V DC, a maximum voltage rating of 20V DC, an impedance of 20 ohms, and a dissipation factor of less than 0.07. The TH3A335M016D3400 is available in four different sizes with footprints ranging from 14.0mm x 8.5mm to 20.3mm x 12.3mm.

In terms of its working principle, the TH3A335M016D3400 has two metal plates which serve as its two electrodes, between which is sandwiched a gel electrolyte. The gel electrolyte acts as the dielectric medium in the capacitor, and its conductivity will determine the capacitance of the component. When a voltage is applied across the two electrodes, an electric field will be established in the gel electrolyte, causing electrons to flow from one electrode to the other. This process is known as electrostatic condensation, and it is this process which creates the electrical charge that is stored in the capacitor.

The TH3A335M016D3400 is a versatile component, and is well suited for a wide range of applications. In addition to its use in high-power motor drives and power supplies, it can also be used in audio and video electronics, as well as other circuits requiring high levels of stability. Its rugged body and excellent electrical characteristics make it an ideal choice for high-power applications.