Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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200YXF47MEFCG412.5X25

200YXF47MEFCG412.5X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 200V RADIAL

0

450USC150MEFCSN25X30

450USC150MEFCSN25X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

16MH547MEFC6.3X5

16MH547MEFC6.3X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

16YXH220MEFC8X11.5

16YXH220MEFC8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

35ZL1200MEFCG412.5X30

35ZL1200MEFCG412.5X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

200SXC390MEFCSN30X25

200SXC390MEFCSN30X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 390UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

6.3ZL5600MEFCGC16X20

6.3ZL5600MEFCGC16X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 5600UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

200MXY330MEFC22X30

200MXY330MEFC22X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 200V RADIAL

0

80ZLJ270MG412.5X25

80ZLJ270MG412.5X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 80V RADIAL

0

35ZLG470MEFCT810X20

35ZLG470MEFCT810X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

100ZLJ33M8X11.5

100ZLJ33M8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 100V RADIAL

5394

80ZLJ470MG412.5X40

80ZLJ470MG412.5X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 80V RADIAL

0

6.3ZLJ820M8X11.5

6.3ZLJ820M8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

4889

25ZLH470MEFCT810X12.5

25ZLH470MEFCT810X12.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 25V RADIAL

9

35YXG2700MEFCGC18X31.5

35YXG2700MEFCGC18X31.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2700UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

25VXG4700MEFCSN22X30

25VXG4700MEFCSN22X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 25V SNAP

0

400LEX1.2MEFC8X9

400LEX1.2MEFC8X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1.2UF 20% 400V RADIAL

524

35USC22000MEFCSN35X40

35USC22000MEFCSN35X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 22000UF 20% 35V SNAP

0

25YXG1800MEFC16X20

25YXG1800MEFC16X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

50SGV4.7M5X6.1

50SGV4.7M5X6.1

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 50V SMD

590

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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