150 uF Fixed Capacitors 139

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Part RoHS Manufacturer Capacitor Type Mounting Feature Capacitance Rated DC Voltage (URdc) Maximum Operating Temperature Dielectric Material Tan Delta Minimum Operating Temperature Temperature Coef (ppm/Cel) Terminal Finish Leakage Current (mA) Package Shape Polarity Manufacturer Series Height Width Ripple Current (mA) Diameter Multi-layer Equivalent Series Resistance / ESR (mohm ) Additional Features Packing Method Size Code JESD-609 Code Series No. of Terminals Package Style (Meter) Rated AC Voltage (URac) Length Terminal Shape Positive Tolerance Temperature Characteristics Code Reference Standard Negative Tolerance Custom Capabilities Terminal Pitch

TAP157K006CCS

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

6.3 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.1

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

0.0076

DISK PACKAGE

POLARIZED

8.5 mm

900

BULK

e3

2

Radial

14 mm

WIRE

10 %

CECC30201-032

10 %

5 mm

TPSC157K006R0150

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

6.3 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.06

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.0095

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.6 mm

3.2 mm

343

150

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2312

e3

2

SMT

6 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

TPSD157K006R0125

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

6.3 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.06

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.0095

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.9 mm

4.3 mm

438

125

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

TPSD157M016R0125

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

16 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.06

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.024

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.9 mm

4.3 mm

438

125

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

20 %

20 %

EEFUE0J151R

Panasonic

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

6.3 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (SOLID POLYMER)

0.1

-40 Cel

Tin (Sn)

.0378

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

4.2 mm

4.3 mm

3300

12

BULK

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

WRAPAROUND

20 %

20 %

EEUEB2E151

Panasonic

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

250 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.15

-25 Cel

TIN

2.26

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

808.5

18 mm

BULK

e3

2

Radial

31.5 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

7.5 mm

150D157X9015S2B

Vishay Intertechnology

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

15 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.06

-55 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

0.01

TUBULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

8.92 mm

Bulk

e0

2

Axial

19.96 mm

WIRE

10 %

10 %

EEUFC2A151S

Panasonic

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

100 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.07

-55 Cel

TIN

0.15

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

596.05

18 mm

BULK

e3

2

Radial

15 mm

WIRE

20 %

AEC-Q200

20 %

7.5 mm

TPSD157K010S0050

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

10 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.08

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.015

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.9 mm

4.3 mm

693

50

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 13 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

T494X157K010AT

KEMET Corporation

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

10 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.08

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.015

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

4 mm

4.3 mm

419.6

150

TR, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

1.3 mm

PEH534YDB3150M2

KEMET Corporation

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

450 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

0.2025

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

900

35 mm

570

e3

2

Snap-in

25 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

10 mm

B43505C5157M000

TDK

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

450 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.17

-25 Cel

MATTE TIN

.7245

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

B43505

990

30 mm

910

STANDARD: IEC60384-4

BULK

e3

B43505

2

Snap-in

35 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

10 mm

16SEP150M

Panasonic

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

16 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (SOLID POLYMER)

0.12

-55 Cel

Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn/Ag/Cu)

0.48

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

151

10 mm

30

ESR IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ-300KHZ

BULK

e1

2

Radial

8 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

5 mm

380LX151M500A012

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

500 V

85 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

-25 Cel

TIN

0.8216

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

1290

35 mm

1342

e3

2

Snap-in

25 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

380LX151M500J052

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

500 V

85 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

-25 Cel

TIN

0.8216

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

1400

25 mm

945

e3

2

Snap-in

50 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

380LX151M500J452

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

500 V

85 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

-25 Cel

TIN

0.8216

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

1290

25 mm

1105

e3

2

Snap-in

45 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

380LX151M500K042

Cornell Dubilier Electronics

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

500 V

85 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

-25 Cel

TIN

0.8216

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

1600

30 mm

926

e3

2

Snap-in

40 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

672D157H050EK5C

Vishay Intertechnology

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

50 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

-55 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

.0026

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

672D

16 mm

TR

e0

672D

2

Radial

25 mm

WIRE

100 %

10 %

7.5 mm

C44HKGR6150AASJ

KEMET Corporation

FILM CAPACITOR

STUD MOUNT

150 uF

1000 V

70 Cel

POLYPROPYLENE

-25 Cel

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

75 mm

2

Screw Ends

440 V

194 mm

THREADED STUD

5 %

5 %

B43501A6157M000

TDK

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

500 V

85 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

-25 Cel

MATTE TIN

.77965

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

B43501

1100

30 mm

1330

CARDBOARD

e3

B43501

2

Snap-in

30 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

IEC60384-4

20 %

10 mm

LLS2G151MELA

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

400 V

85 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.15

-25 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

0.73

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

1270

25 mm

Bulk

e3

2

Snap-in

30 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

10 mm

UPJ1V151MPD6

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

35 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.12

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

.1575

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

435

10 mm

e3

2

Radial

12.5 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

5 mm

UPJ2A151MHD6

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

100 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.08

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

.45

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

635

18 mm

e3

2

Radial

15 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

7.5 mm

LGN2W151MELA30

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

450 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.2

-25 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

0.77

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

790

25 mm

Bulk

e3

2

Snap-in

30 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

10 mm

LGN2W151MELY45

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

450 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.2

-25 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

0.77

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

790

20 mm

Bulk

e3

2

Snap-in

45 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

10 mm

UPZ2D151MHD

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

200 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.12

-25 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

1.3

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

620

12.5 mm

BULK

e3

2

Radial

31.5 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

5 mm

TPSD157K016R0125

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

16 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.06

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.024

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.9 mm

4.3 mm

438

125

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

TPSD157K016R0150

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

16 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.06

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.024

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.9 mm

4.3 mm

400

150

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

UKL1V151MPD

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

35 V

85 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.12

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

.0105

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

400

10 mm

TAPE

e3

2

Radial

16 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

5 mm

TBJD157K010LRSB0000

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

10 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.08

-55 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) - fused

0.015

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.9 mm

4.3 mm

490

100

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e0

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

UCS2D151MHD

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

200 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.2

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

1.3

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

1890

16 mm

BULK

e3

2

Radial

25 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

7.5 mm

UCS2E151MHD

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

250 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.2

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

1.6

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

1940

18 mm

BULK

e3

2

Radial

25 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

7.5 mm

UHV1A151MDD

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

10 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.18

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

.015

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

144

5 mm

e3

2

Radial

11 mm

WIRE

20 %

20 %

2 mm

LGJ2G151MELC

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

400 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.15

-25 Cel

MATTE TIN

.73485

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

GJ

800

e3

2

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

LGU2E151MELY

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

250 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.15

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

0.58

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

790

20 mm

Bulk

e3

2

Snap-in

25 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

10 mm

LGU2W151MELB

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

450 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.2

-25 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

0.77

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

880

30 mm

Bulk

e3

2

Snap-in

30 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

10 mm

UPM2A151MHD6

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

100 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.08

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

.45

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

635

18 mm

e3

2

Radial

15 mm

WIRE

20 %

AEC-Q200

20 %

7.5 mm

UWF1A151MCL1GS

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

10 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.19

-55 Cel

Tin/Bismuth (Sn/Bi)

.015

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

6.2 mm

8.3 mm

75

8 mm

TR, 15 INCH

3333

e6

2

SMT

8.3 mm

FLAT

20 %

AEC-Q200

20 %

T530D157M010ATE006

KEMET Corporation

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

10 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (SOLID POLYMER)

0.08

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

0.15

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.8 mm

4.3 mm

1625

6

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

20 %

20 %

293D157X9004C2TE3

Vishay Intertechnology

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

4 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.12

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

0.006

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.5 mm

3.2 mm

160

700

RIPPLE CURRENT AND ESR IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2312

e3

2

SMT

6 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

T494D157K016AH

KEMET Corporation

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

16 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.12

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

.024

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.8 mm

4.3 mm

244.8

400

TR, 7 INCH

2917

e0

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

1.3 mm

T491D157K006AH

KEMET Corporation

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

6.3 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.08

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

.0095

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.8 mm

4.3 mm

185.2

700

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, 7 INCH

2917

e0

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

1.3 mm

593D157X0004B2TE3

Vishay Intertechnology

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

4 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.14

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

0.006

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

1.9 mm

2.8 mm

164

500

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, Embossed Plastic, 7 Inch

1411

e3

2

SMT

3.5 mm

J BEND

20 %

20 %

TPSD157K016R0085

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

16 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.06

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.024

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.9 mm

4.3 mm

531

85

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

LGG2W151MELA30

Nichicon

ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

150 uF

450 V

105 Cel

ALUMINUM (WET)

0.2

-25 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

0.77

CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE

POLARIZED

790

25 mm

Bulk

e3

2

Snap-in

30 mm

SNAP-IN

20 %

20 %

10 mm

TAJC157M006RNJ

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

6.3 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.06

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.0095

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

2.6 mm

3.2 mm

116

1300

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2312

e3

2

SMT

6 mm

J BEND

20 %

20 %

TAJE157K016RNJ

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

16 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.08

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.024

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

4.1 mm

4.3 mm

297

300

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

10 %

10 %

TAJE157M010RNJ

KYOCERA AVX

TANTALUM CAPACITOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150 uF

10 V

125 Cel

TANTALUM (DRY/SOLID)

0.08

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

0.015

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

POLARIZED

4.1 mm

4.3 mm

171

900

ESR AND RIPPLE CURRENT IS MEASURED AT 100KHZ

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2917

e3

2

SMT

7.3 mm

J BEND

20 %

20 %

Fixed Capacitors

Fixed capacitors are electronic components that have a fixed capacitance value that cannot be changed. They are used in electronic circuits to provide a specific capacitance value for a given application.

Fixed capacitors are made using a variety of dielectric materials, including ceramic, tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, polyester, and polypropylene. The choice of dielectric material depends on the specific requirements of the application, such as operating voltage, temperature range, and stability.

Fixed capacitors are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, such as through-hole, surface mount, and leaded types. They can also be classified based on their operating voltage, tolerance, and temperature coefficient.

Some common applications of fixed capacitors include decoupling, filtering, timing, and coupling circuits. In decoupling circuits, fixed capacitors are used to filter out unwanted high-frequency noise and ensure stable power supply operation. In timing circuits, fixed capacitors are used to set the time constant and determine the frequency of oscillation.

One of the main advantages of fixed capacitors is their stable capacitance value, which does not change over time or with changes in operating conditions. This makes them suitable for applications that require consistent and predictable performance.