Product Description

470µF 16V Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor

Name: 470uf 16v Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
Brand: HIMASTORES
SKU: HMJ826
Price: 20.00 KES
Availability: OutOfStock

High-Capacitance Filtering and Smoothing Capacitor for Power Applications

The 470µF 16V aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a widely used generalpurpose component for power supply filtering, decoupling, and audio applications. It is available in throughhole radial and surface-mount (SMD) packages to suit various PCB designs.

Capacitance: 470µF ±20% tolerance

Voltage Rating: 16V DC

Common applications: Power supply smoothing, DC-DC converter filtering, audio coupling and bypass

Observe correct polarity - aluminum electrolytic capacitors are polarized devices. Reversing voltage can cause permanent damage or explosion.

Do not exceed the rated voltage of 16V DC to prevent capacitor failure.

Key Specifications (Typical Variants)

The 470µF 16V capacitor is available in a wide range of series and performance grades:

Parameter	Through-Hole Example	SMD Example	Notes
Capacitance	470µF ±20%	470µF ±20%	Standard tolerance [citation:1][citation:2]
Voltage Rating	16V DC	16V DC	Maximum continuous voltage [citation:1][citation:2]
Operating Temp.	-55°C to +105°C	-55°C to +105°C	Wide temperature range [citation:1][citation:2]
Lifetime @ Temp.	3000-7000 hours @ 105°C	2000-5000 hours @ 105°C	Depends on series [citation:1][citation:2][citation:4]
ESR/Impedance	90mΩ to 170mΩ	80mΩ to 200mΩ	Low impedance variants available [citation:1][citation:2][citation:4]
Ripple Current	615mA to 865mA	450mA to 850mA	Higher ripple current indicates better AC handling [citation:1][citation:2][citation:7]
Package Type	Radial (Through-Hole)	SMD	Multiple form factors [citation:1][citation:2]

= Common Package Options =

Mounting Type	Approximate Size	Lead Pitch	Common Use
Through-Hole Radial	8mm x 20mm	3.5mm	Generalpurpose, lowESR designs [citation:1]
Through-Hole Radial	10mm x 14mm	5mm	Standard general-purpose [citation:7]
Surface Mount (SMD)	8mm x 10.5mm	N/A	High-density PCB designs [citation:2][citation:5]
Surface Mount (SMD)	10mm x 10.5mm	N/A	Compact SMD applications [citation:11]

= Key Features =

Good Capacitance per Volume - Provides moderate capacitance in a compact package

Wide Performance Range Available in lowESR, longlife, and highripple variants [citation:1][citation:2][citation:7]

CostEffective One of the most affordable capacitor types for general use

Wide Availability A standard value from many manufacturers (Nichicon, Panasonic, ChemiCon, Rubycon)

= Applications =

Power supply smoothing and filtering
DC-DC converter input/output filtering
Audio signal coupling and bypassing
General-purpose decoupling for ICs

 Standard Value  470µF 16V is a popular and readily available capacitor for generalpurpose electronics

 Multiple Variants  Available in lowESR, hightemperature, and longlife versions for diverse applications

√ Ready to use - ensure correct polarity before installation

√ Long operational life available in hightemperature variants

Package Includes

Varies by seller:

Bulk packs (throughhole radial) 10 to 500+ pieces
Tape and reel (SMD) - 100 to 2,000+ pieces
Cut tape / loose pieces for prototyping

For switching power supplies, a lowESR, highripplecurrent variant (e.g., UPM series from Nichicon or KY series from ChemiCon) is recommended for reliable long-term operation [citation:1][citation:7]

Choose a capacitor with a voltage rating higher than your circuit's maximum voltage (e.g., 16V for a 12V rail) for reliable operation

For general-purpose filtering, a standard series with 105°C rating provides a good balance of cost and performance

Typical DC bias capacitance loss in MLCC capacitors does not apply to aluminum electrolytic types - they maintain rated capacitance up to rated voltage

This capacitor is ideal for linear power supply output filtering and battery-powered circuit decoupling

Avoid exceeding the rated voltage of 16V this is critical for safety and reliability

Avoid overheating during soldering typical soldering time is ≤5 seconds at ≤260°C

Avoid storing at high temperatures accelerated aging reduces lifetime