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Ten blue cylindrical capacitors with long flexible pins on a white background

Adafruit

Adafruit 100uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitors Pack of 10

SKU CH-9WGK-4V21N

Pack of ten 100uF 16V electrolytic capacitors with long flexible pins for breadboard or perfboard use

  • Product typeCapacitors
  • Ten capacitors per pack for multiple builds
  • 100 µF 16 V rating suits DC circuits up to 16 V
  • ±20 % tolerance meets general filtering needs
  • 26 mm flexible pins fit breadboards and perfboards
  • Compact 12 mm × 5 mm body saves board space

100uF 16V Capacitor Pack

This pack contains ten electrolytic capacitors rated at 100uF and 16V. They are intended for hobbyists and engineers building or repairing low-voltage DC circuits. Each unit is clearly marked with its capacitance and voltage rating for easy identification. The ±20% tolerance suits general-purpose filtering and decoupling tasks.

Perfboard and Breadboard Ready

Long flexible pins measuring 26mm allow straightforward insertion into standard perfboards or solderless breadboards. The compact 12mm by 5mm body fits tight layouts without crowding adjacent components. At 0.4g each, they add negligible mass to portable or airborne projects. No additional mounting hardware is required for typical through-hole use.

Low-Frequency Filtering Behaviour

These electrolytic capacitors perform best for low-frequency filtering around 1KHz or below. Under sustained ripple current the equivalent series resistance remains stable within the rated voltage limit. For higher-frequency noise they should be paired with a ceramic capacitor to maintain effective decoupling. Continuous operation at or below 16V DC ensures reliable long-term performance.

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Questions about this item

How much ripple current can these 100uF 16V capacitors handle before overheating during continuous operation?

Electrolytic capacitors of this size are rated for low-frequency filtering around 1KHz or less; sustained high ripple current will cause heating and reduce lifespan.

Do the 12mm x 5mm capacitors with 26mm pins generate noticeable heat or noise when used all day in a power supply circuit?

Passive electrolytic capacitors operate silently and produce negligible heat under normal DC filtering loads up to 16V.

What voltage rating must my existing circuit have to safely use these 100uF capacitors with ±20% tolerance?

Your circuit must not exceed 16V DC; the capacitors are clearly labeled 100uF 16V and tolerate any DC voltage up to that limit.

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