Compact solid tantalum capacitors for surface-mount electronic applications
Manufacturer: kemet
# Introduction to the T510X106K050ATE090 Product Series
## Overview
The T510X106K050ATE090 product series represents a cutting - edge line of components engineered to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of modern electronic applications. These products are the result of extensive research, development, and a commitment to high - quality manufacturing processes.
## Key Features
### Capacitance and Tolerance
- **Capacitance Value**: The series is characterized by a capacitance of 106, which in the common capacitor notation translates to 10 μF. This relatively high capacitance value makes it suitable for a wide range of applications where energy storage and filtering are crucial.
- **Tolerance**: With a tolerance of ±10% (denoted by the 'K' in the part number), these components offer a high degree of accuracy. This means that the actual capacitance of each unit will fall within a narrow range around the specified 10 μF, ensuring consistent performance in circuits.
### Voltage Rating
The T510X106K050ATE090 series has a voltage rating of 50V (indicated by '050'). This voltage rating is carefully selected to provide a balance between the ability to handle higher - voltage applications and the physical size and cost of the component. It makes the series suitable for use in power supplies, voltage regulators, and other circuits where the operating voltage is within this range.
### Temperature Characteristics
These components are designed to operate effectively over a wide temperature range. The specific temperature characteristics are engineered to ensure stable performance even in harsh environmental conditions. This makes them ideal for use in industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications where temperature variations can be significant.
### Package and Construction
- **Package Design**: The series comes in a well - designed package that is optimized for easy integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs). The package dimensions are standardized to fit common PCB layouts, reducing the need for custom - designed board configurations.
- **Construction Materials**: High - quality materials are used in the construction of these components. The dielectric material is carefully selected to provide low losses and high insulation resistance, which helps to improve the overall efficiency and reliability of the circuit.
## Applications
### Power Supply Circuits
- **Filtering**: In power supply circuits, the T510X106K050ATE090 capacitors are used as filtering elements. They can smooth out the ripple voltage in DC power supplies, ensuring a stable and clean output voltage. This is essential for the proper operation of sensitive electronic components such as microprocessors, integrated circuits, and sensors.
- **Energy Storage**: These capacitors can also store energy in power supply circuits. During periods of high demand, they can release the stored energy to help maintain a stable voltage, preventing voltage drops that could cause malfunctions in the connected devices.
### Audio Circuits
- **Coupling and Decoupling**: In audio circuits, the series can be used for coupling and decoupling purposes. Coupling capacitors are used to transfer the AC audio signal from one stage of the circuit to another while blocking the DC component. Decoupling capacitors, on the other hand, are used to filter out any unwanted noise or interference in the power supply to the audio circuit, ensuring high - quality sound reproduction.
### Automotive Electronics
- **Engine Control Units (ECUs)**: In automotive applications, the T510X106K050ATE090 series can be used in ECUs. These units require stable power supplies and reliable components to control various engine functions such as fuel injection, ignition timing, and emissions control. The high - temperature tolerance and stable performance of these capacitors make them suitable for use in the harsh environment under the hood of a vehicle.
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