470uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitor 6*12mm

470uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitor 6*12mm

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470uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitor 6*12mm

470uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitor 6*12mm

Rs. 3.00
Sale price  Rs. 3.00 Regular price 

Description

A 470µF/16V electrolytic capacitor with dimensions of 6mm diameter by 12mm height and a lead spacing of 3mm is another common component used in various electronic circuits.

Here are the details of its specifications:

Capacitance: 470µF (microfarads) This indicates the charge storage capacity of the capacitor. A capacitance of 470µF is suitable for moderate energy storage applications.

Voltage Rating: 16V This is the maximum voltage the capacitor can withstand. It is crucial to ensure that the operating voltage of your circuit does not exceed this value.

Dimensions: 6mm (diameter) x 12mm (height) These dimensions ensure that the capacitor can fit within the specified space on a PCB or a device.

Lead Spacing: 3mm The distance between the capacitor's leads must match the hole spacing on the PCB for proper installation.

Applications:

Power Supply Filtering: Helps in smoothing out the voltage by filtering out AC components from the DC supply.

Decoupling: Used to reduce noise in power lines by providing a local charge reservoir.

Coupling: Allows AC signals to pass through while blocking DC components in audio and signal processing applications.

Applications of Electrolytic Capacitor

  • Power Supplies
  • Audio Equipment
  • Electronic Ballasts
  • Motor Starters
  • Frequency Filtering
  • Voltage Regulators
  • DC-DC Converters
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Switching Power Supplies
  • Industrial Equipment

Technical Details

  • Structure: Fixed Capacitor
  • Type: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor radial type
  • Material: Plastic+Metal
  • Capacitance Value:  470uF 
  • Voltage: 16V
  • Mounting Type: Through Hole
  • Operating Temperature (°C): -40 to 105
  • Tolerance on Capacitance: ± 20 %

Pinout Diagram

capacitor-pinout-diagram



Integration with Arduino

Sample Code

int Sensor = A0; //Sensor pin
float SenVal = 0; //Float for sensor readings
int Supply = 8; //Supply Pin
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
pinMode(Supply, OUTPUT); //Supply pin is an output
digitalWrite(Supply, LOW); //Supply is initially off
}
void loop() {
SenVal = analogRead(Sensor); //Sample and print (will be 0.0 as supply is off)
Serial.println(SenVal);
digitalWrite(Supply, HIGH); //Supply 5V step
while(1){
SenVal = analogRead(Sensor); //Sample and print until Capacitor charged to 5V
Serial.println(SenVal);
delay(1);
if (SenVal > 1020){ //Stop and switch off supply (capacitor will charge down)
while(1){
digitalWrite(Supply, LOW);
}
}
}
}

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