IEVref:114-03-04ID:
Language:enStatus: Standard
Term: electrolytic capacitor
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Definition: capacitor consisting of a metallic plate as first conductor, a very thin oxide film formed on the metal as the dielectric and an electrolyte as second conductor

Note 1 to entry: Electrolytic capacitors typically have large capacitance because the dielectric is very thin.

Note 2 to entry: The electrolytic capacitor is not to be confused with electrochemical capacitors (or "supercapacitors").

Note 3 to entry: Definition 436-03-05 in IEC 60050-436:1990 doesn’t mention electrolyte.


Publication date:2014-03
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Internal notes:2021-04-06: Editorial change - The cross-reference has been replaced by a link, and Note 2 has been revised to align with the preferred and admitted terms in IEV 114-03-03. JGO
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