Transients for this type of electrolytic capacitor may destroy the component. This oxide layer serves as the dielectric in an electrolytic capacitor. This oxide layer acts as the dielectric in an electrolytic capacitor. The self-healing of the oxide layer inside the electrolytic capacitor can not take place. The thickness of the spacer depends on the rated voltage of the electrolytic capacitor. This oxide layer acts as dielectric in an electrolytic capacitor. The capacitance value of an electrolytic capacitor depends on the measuring frequency and temperature. One example of this is an electrolytic capacitor. In 1896 Pollak obtained a patent for the first electrolytic capacitor. For general information on reliability and failure rate see electrolytic capacitor. The name "electrolytic capacitor" derives from the electrolyte, the conductive liquid inside the capacitor. An electrolytic capacitor is connected in parallel to the battery to improves stability. A tantalum electrolytic capacitor is an electrolytic capacitor, a passive component of electronic circuits. In 1957 H. Becker developed a "Low voltage electrolytic capacitor with porous carbon electrodes". The electrolytic capacitor got its name from the electrolyte, the conductive liquid inside the capacitor.