THA331M150AA0C

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are essential components of many electronic systems. In various applications and environments, aluminum electrolytic capacitors are used to control the amount of current or voltage entering or exiting an electrical system. The THA331M150AA0C is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor from TDK, intended for general purpose use. It is designed for applications where a compact size and large capacitance are required.

Product Overview

The THA331M150AA0C is a radial leaded, wet, four-pin aluminum electrolytic capacitor. It has a diameter of 12.5 mm, and a height of 20.5 mm. It is rated for operation from 25°C to 85°C and a rated life of 3000 hours at 85°C. The THA331M150AA0C has a capacitance rating of 330µF and a rated voltage of 25V. It has a ripple current rating of 1.10A RMS at a frequency of 120Hz and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. In addition, the THA331M150AA0C has a comparison of 119020/19 and has a linear capacitance decrease rate of 0.30%/V.

Application Fields

The THA331M150AA0C is suitable for consumer applications such as TVs, monitors, audio systems and other consumer electronics where a large capacitance and small size are needed. In addition, it is used in Industrial and IT equipment as an energy storage device for power supplies, and is often found in automotive applications due to its high spike tolerance. It may also be used in power supplies for various electrical appliances such as air conditioners, motors, lighting equipment, UPS, etc.

Working Principle

The working principle of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor used in the THA331M150AA0C is based off the principle of a capacitor. A capacitor essentially stores electrical energy in terms of voltage and stores it as an electrical charge. In effect, when the capacitor is connected between two points, the capacitor will retain a charge, thus providing energy to the system.

The aluminum electrolytic capacitor stores energy through an oxidation/reduction reaction on the aluminum electrodes. The anode (positive) electrode is composed of a porous aluminum oxide layer which provides a high dielectric layer. The cathode (negative) electrode is made of pure aluminum. The electrolyte is composed of an ion conductive solution which allows electric current to pass through and oxidize the anode layer.

The THA331M150AA0C utilizes this working principle to provide a large capacitance to the electrical system. This allows for much higher power requirements than other types of capacitors, such as ceramic capacitors.

Conclusion

The THA331M150AA0C is a radial leaded, wet, four-pin aluminum electrolytic capacitor from TDK. It is designed for applications where a compact size and large capacitance are required, and is suitable for use in consumer applications, industrial and IT equipment, and automotive applications. The THA331M150AA0C utilizes an oxidation/reduction reaction on an aluminum anode layer and a cathode layer in order to store electricity and provide large capacitance.