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100uF 50V Bipolar Electrolytic Capacitor
A 100µF 50V bipolar (non-polarised) electrolytic capacitor that can be installed in either orientation. Unlike standard electrolytic capacitors, bipolar type...
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A 100µF 50V bipolar (non-polarised) electrolytic capacitor that can be installed in either orientation. Unlike standard electrolytic capacitors, bipolar types use two anodes connected in series, eliminating the need to worry about polarity during assembly.
Bipolar electrolytics are commonly used in crossover networks, audio signal paths, and AC-coupled circuits where the voltage across the capacitor may reverse.
Key Features
- Non-Polarised – Can be installed in either direction without damage
- 100µF, 50V – Higher voltage rating suits a wide range of circuits
- 245mA Ripple Current – Rated for AC ripple applications
- Radial Through-Hole – 5mm lead pitch for easy PCB or perfboard mounting
- Printed Markings – Value clearly printed on the body
Specifications
- Capacitance – 100µF
- Voltage Rating – 50V DC
- Type – Bipolar (non-polarised) electrolytic
- Ripple Current – 245mA
- Operating Temperature – Up to 85°C
- Diameter – 10mm
- Height – 20mm
- Lead Pitch – 5mm
- Mounting – Through-hole, radial
Ideal For
- Speaker crossover networks
- Audio signal coupling and decoupling
- AC-coupled circuits where polarity may reverse
- General-purpose non-polarised filtering
Package Contents
- 1× 100µF 50V bipolar electrolytic capacitor
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- capacitance
- Capacitance is the amount of electrical charge a capacitor can store, usually measured in farads such as uF. Choosing the right capacitance value matters because it affects how well a circuit filters power, handles timing, or stores short bursts of energy.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- electrolytic capacitor
- An electrolytic capacitor is a type of capacitor that can store relatively large amounts of electrical charge in a small package. It is commonly used for smoothing power supplies, reducing noise, and short-term energy storage, but it usually has polarity so it must be installed the correct way around.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board (PCB) is a board, usually rigid, with etched copper tracks that connect electronic components together without loose wiring. Components are mounted on the board and signals route between them through the copper layout.
- through-hole
- A mounting style where the component leads pass through holes in a circuit board and are soldered on the other side. Through-hole parts are often easier to handle and solder by hand, which is useful for classroom and hobby projects.
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