Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ALC40A471DH450

ALC40A471DH450

KEMET

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

EKXJ351EC3101MUP1S

EKXJ351EC3101MUP1S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 350V RADIAL

0

160MXC680MEFCSN30X25

160MXC680MEFCSN30X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 160V SNAP

0

ALS70P363NT200

ALS70P363NT200

KEMET

CAP ALUM 36000UF 20% 200V SCREW

0

ALS80C822QW500

ALS80C822QW500

KEMET

CAP ALUM 8200UF 20% 500V SCREW

0

ECA-1JHG100

ECA-1JHG100

Panasonic

CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

EKXJ251ELL151MUN3S

EKXJ251ELL151MUN3S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 250V RADIAL

449

UWT1E331MNL1GS

UWT1E331MNL1GS

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 25V SMD

0

UPA1A272MHD1TO

UPA1A272MHD1TO

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 2700UF 20% 10V RADIAL

446

B43504A5107M000

B43504A5107M000

TDK EPCOS

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 450V SNAP

963

UVY1J472MRD

UVY1J472MRD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 63V RADIAL

499

ESH476M100AH9AA

ESH476M100AH9AA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 100V THRU HOLE

0

350LSG3300MNB64X109

350LSG3300MNB64X109

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 350V SCREW

1

B43305E2188M82

B43305E2188M82

TDK EPCOS

CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 250V SNAP

0

B43601B2827M67

B43601B2827M67

TDK EPCOS

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

10YXH680MEFC10X12.5

10YXH680MEFC10X12.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 10V RADIAL TH

0

860010772007

860010772007

Würth Elektronik Midcom

CAP 3.3 UF 20% 63 V

973

B43540A2158M87

B43540A2158M87

TDK EPCOS

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

50PX220MEFCT810X12.5

50PX220MEFCT810X12.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 50V RADIAL

1000

50ZL100MEFCT78X11.5

50ZL100MEFCT78X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V RADIAL

6997

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

1. Overview

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are polarized capacitors using an aluminum oxide layer as the dielectric medium. They consist of an aluminum anode, electrolyte solution, and cathode. These capacitors offer high capacitance values (1 F-2.7F) with relatively compact size, making them essential components in power supply filtering, signal decoupling, and energy storage applications. Their evolution has enabled miniaturization in electronics while maintaining performance in harsh environments.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type Functional Characteristics Application Examples
Radial Lead Type Vertical mounting with dual leads Consumer electronics power supplies
SMD Type Surface-mount design for PCB integration Computer motherboards
Stud Mount Type High-current screw terminal design Industrial inverters
Bi-polar Type Able to withstand reverse voltage Motor drive circuits

3. Structure and Composition

Typical construction includes: - Anode Foil: High-purity aluminum with etched surface (100-600m /m effective area) - Dielectric Layer: 0.1-0.8 m thick aluminum oxide (Al O ) - Electrolyte: Ammonium borate solution in organic solvent - Cathode Foil: 50-100 m aluminum sheet - Separator Paper: 50 m thick kraft paper soaked in electrolyte - Aluminum Case: 0.5-2.0mm thick stamped enclosure

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter Description Importance
Capacitance (C) 1 F-2.7F (120Hz measurement) Determines filtering effectiveness
Rated Voltage (UR) 6.3V-630V DC working range Failure risk above limit
ESR 5m -1.5 at 100kHz Affects switching performance
Ripple Current 100mA-5A RMS Lifetime predictor
Leakage Current 0.01C UR A maximum Power efficiency factor
Operating Temp -55 C to +150 C range Reliability indicator

5. Application Fields

  • Power Electronics: Switching power supplies, UPS systems
  • Consumer Devices: TVs, gaming consoles, LED lighting
  • Industrial: Variable frequency drives, welding machines
  • Automotive: On-board chargers, ADAS systems
  • Renewables: Solar inverters, wind turbine converters

6. Leading Manufacturers

Manufacturer Headquarters Representative Product
Nichicon Japan UPW Series (105 C, 2000h)
Rubycon Japan ZL Series (Low ESR 4m )
United Chemi-Con USA KXJ Series (630V rating)
Samxon Taiwan EEU-FR Series (Conductive polymer hybrid)

7. Selection Guidelines

Consider these factors: - Required capacitance tolerance ( 20% standard) - Voltage derating (select 1.25 operating voltage) - Temperature range (automotive requires -40 C to +150 C) - Vibration resistance (screw-terminal better than SMD) - Lifetime calculation: Lx = L0 (T0/ T) (UR/UX) - RoHS compliance for environmental regulations

Industry Trends

Current developments include: - Conductive polymer hybrid capacitors (30% ESR reduction) - Nanoscale dielectric engineering (<0.1 m oxide layers) - AI-driven lifetime prediction models - Bio-compatible electrolyte formulations - 4D printing of anode structures - Integration with PCB substrates

Application Case

In a 3kW server power supply, 4x 450V/470 F capacitors in parallel provide 2220 F total capacitance with 14Arms ripple current handling. The design uses Nichicon U3 series devices with 6.5mm lead spacing, operating at 120 C with 95% voltage derating, achieving 8000-hour MTBF.

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