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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.
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.
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470uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitor 6*12mm
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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

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); |
| } |
| } |
| } |
| } |