100µF 16V Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor

Overview

100µF 16V Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor – Radial Leaded

This is a 100µF, 16V aluminum electrolytic capacitor with radial leads, commonly used for power supply filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications in electronic circuits.

Key Features:

✔ Capacitance: 100µF
✔ Voltage Rating: 16V DC
✔ Type: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
✔ Mounting: Radial Leaded (Through-Hole)
✔ Temperature Range: -40°C to +105°C
✔ Tolerance: ±20% (Standard Electrolytic Tolerance)
✔ ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): Low to moderate (varies by brand & series)

Technical Specifications:

• Capacitance: 100 microfarads (100µF)
• Voltage Rating: 16V DC (Maximum working voltage)
• Polarity: Yes (Electrolytic capacitors have polarity: Longer lead = Positive (+), Shorter lead = Negative (-))
• Lead Spacing: Commonly 2.5mm – 5mm (Varies by manufacturer)
• Diameter: ~5mm – 8mm (Varies by model and brand)
• Height: ~11mm – 15mm (Varies by model and brand)
• Lifespan: Typically 1,000 – 2,000 hours at rated voltage & temperature

Applications:

✅ Power Supply Filtering – Used in DC power circuits for voltage stabilization
✅ Decoupling Capacitor – Helps reduce noise in microcontroller & analog circuits
✅ Audio Circuits – Used in audio amplifiers and signal processing circuits
✅ DC-DC Converters – Provides energy storage and voltage smoothing
✅ Battery-Powered Devices – Helps maintain steady voltage in portable electronics

Package Includes:

✔ 1 x 100µF 16V Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor (Radial Leaded)