Overview
The Chummy Electronics Tracon RT 500µF 16V electrolytic capacitor is a premium aluminum axial-lead component supplied in a 100-unit pack. Each unit delivers stable capacitance of 500 microfarads at 16 volts DC, making this bulk pack an economical choice for technicians, repair shops, and hobbyists who stock common capacitor values for frequent circuit maintenance and assembly work.
Key Features
- Bulk Quantity: 100 capacitors per pack—significant cost savings for high-volume repair and assembly operations
- Aluminum Electrolytic Construction: Proven polarity-sensitive design for power-supply filtering, timing, and coupling applications
- Axial-Lead Format: Straight leads simplify through-hole PCB insertion and breadboard prototyping
- Capacitance Rating: 500µF ensures stable energy storage in low-voltage circuits
- Voltage Rating: 16 VDC nominal—suitable for standard consumer electronics and small industrial circuits
- General-Purpose Design: Proven reliability for audio equipment, consumer appliances, LED drivers, and timing circuits
Technical Specifications
- Capacitance: 500 µF
- Voltage Rating: 16 VDC
- Lead Style: Axial (straight)
- Package Material: Aluminum can with polymer sleeve
- Case Size: 10×30 mm (typical)
- Tolerance: ±20% (standard for electrolytic type)
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +105°C (typical)
- Quantity Per Pack: 100 units
- Termination: Solder-lead (through-hole)
Typical Applications
- Power Supply Filtering: Smoothing DC ripple in 16V transformer-based or switch-mode supplies
- Audio Circuits: Coupling and bypass filtering in amplifiers, preamps, and mixer inputs
- Consumer Electronics Repair: Replacement capacitors for LED drivers, wall adapters, and microwave ovens
- Timing & Control Circuits: Stable RC timing networks in relay circuits and simple oscillators
- Industrial Control Modules: Low-voltage logic power distribution and signal conditioning
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Through-hole PCB layouts rated 16 VDC or lower
- Breadboard and prototyping circuits
- Standard solder equipment (soldering iron, reflow oven)
- Any circuit requiring 500µF axial electrolytic filtering or coupling
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- TEA501-16 TRACON axial aluminum electrolytic capacitor rated 500µF 16VDC with 10×30 mm case size
- Tracon AE500-16 axial aluminum electrolytic capacitor rated 500µF and 16 VDC
- Any equivalent 500µF/16V axial electrolytic capacitor with similar lead spacing
Works With
- All circuit design software (SPICE, KiCAD, Eagle PCB)
- Standard electronic assembly tools (soldering iron, desoldering pump, hot-air station)
- Any repair or prototyping workflow requiring general-purpose capacitor substitution
- Breadboard and stripboard layouts compatible with 0.1″ lead pitch
