The 100µF 25V capacitor is an electrolytic capacitor with a 100µF capacitance and 25V voltage rating, commonly used in power supply filtering and smoothing.
The 100µF 25V Capacitor is an electrolytic capacitor designed for use in electronic circuits that require significant energy storage and filtering capabilities. With a capacitance of 100µF and a voltage rating of 25V, this capacitor is ideal for smoothing, decoupling, and power supply filtering applications, especially where moderate capacitance values are needed to filter ripple or noise in DC power supplies.
Specifications:
Capacitance: 100µF
Voltage Rating: 25V
Tolerance: ±20% (indicating the variation in capacitance value)
Type: Electrolytic Capacitor (polarized)
Temperature Range: -40°C to +105°C
Package Type: Radial
Terminals: Radial Leaded (Through Hole)
Polarity: Polarized (positive lead must be connected to the higher voltage side)
Typical Applications:
Power Supply Filtering: Used in DC power supplies to reduce ripple voltage and smooth out output.
Signal Filtering: In AC signal circuits for decoupling or filtering high-frequency noise.
Decoupling Capacitor: Helps prevent voltage spikes from affecting sensitive components like microcontrollers or analog ICs.
Energy Storage: In circuits requiring short-term energy storage for stable power delivery.