Overview
The Western Electric GA52212 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor engineered for dependable operation in industrial and equipment environments. With a capacitance rating of 10 µF and a voltage rating of 400 VDC, this component is suited for energy storage, power factor correction, and filtering applications where moderate capacitance and high DC voltage tolerance are required.
Key Features
- Capacitance: 10 microfarads (10 µF)
- Voltage rating: 400 VDC maximum
- Aluminum electrolytic construction for proven reliability
- Industrial-grade design for demanding electrical equipment
- Compact form factor suitable for equipment retrofit and repair
Technical Specifications
This capacitor meets industrial performance standards for DC voltage applications. The 400 VDC rating provides sufficient margin for operation in power supply circuits, filtering stages, and energy storage systems common to telecommunications, audio, and industrial control equipment.
Typical Applications
- Power supply filtering and smoothing in industrial equipment
- Energy storage in DC circuits and power conditioning systems
- Voltage spike suppression and transient filtering
- Audio and telecommunications equipment repair and restoration
- Retrofit and modernization of vintage industrial systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial DC power supply circuits rated 400V and below
- Telecommunications and audio equipment from the mid-20th century
- Legacy control systems and vintage test equipment
- Equipment requiring 10 µF capacitance at 400 VDC or lower ratings
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. Direct replacement models depend on terminal style, physical dimensions, and specific circuit requirements. This part may serve as a replacement for other 10 µF/400 VDC aluminum electrolytic capacitors with matching lead configuration.
Works With
- DC power supply designs and circuits
- Industrial equipment rated for 400 VDC operation
- Analog filtering and signal conditioning stages
- Vintage and legacy industrial control systems
