100uF 16V Radial Electrolytic Capacitor – ±20% Tolerance, 85°C

The 100uF 16V Radial Electrolytic Capacitor is a polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor intended for use in general-purpose electronic circuits. Its 100uF capacitance makes it useful for applications where bulk capacitance is needed for power filtering, smoothing, coupling, and decoupling.

The radial lead configuration allows the capacitor to be mounted directly into a through-hole PCB or prototype board. Similar 100uF 16V radial electrolytic capacitors are commonly available with an 85°C temperature rating and ±20% tolerance.

Features

• 100uF capacitance.
• 16V DC maximum rated voltage.
• ±20% capacitance tolerance.
• 85°C maximum operating temperature.
• Radial-lead through-hole construction.
• Polarized aluminum electrolytic design.
• Suitable for power supply filtering and smoothing.
• Useful for coupling and decoupling applications.
• Suitable for general electronics repair and prototyping.

Applications

• DC power supply filtering.
• Voltage smoothing.
• Power rail decoupling.
• DC-DC converter circuits.
• Amplifier and audio circuits.
• Arduino and microcontroller projects.
• Electronic repair and replacement.
• General-purpose PCB prototyping.
• Energy storage and transient buffering.

How to Use

1. Identify the positive and negative leads before installation.
2. Connect the positive terminal to the positive side of the circuit.
3. Connect the negative terminal to ground or the circuit's negative rail.
4. Ensure the applied voltage does not exceed 16V DC.
5. Mount the capacitor securely on the PCB or prototype board.
6. For power-supply applications, select suitable capacitance, voltage, ripple-current, and temperature ratings for the specific circuit.

Important Notes

• This is a polarized capacitor. Reverse polarity can damage an electrolytic capacitor and may cause leakage, venting, or failure.
• 16V is the maximum rated voltage, not the recommended operating voltage for every application. Use an appropriate voltage margin where possible.
• Do not apply AC directly to a polarized electrolytic capacitor unless the circuit is specifically designed for such operation.
• The actual capacitance can vary within the stated ±20% tolerance.
• Physical dimensions may vary between manufacturers and stock batches.
• Allow the capacitor to discharge safely before servicing a circuit.
• Do not install a visibly swollen, leaking, damaged, or overheated capacitor.

Package Includes

• 1 × 100uF 16V Radial Electrolytic Capacitor