Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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80ZLJ560M16X31.5

80ZLJ560M16X31.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 80V RADIAL

0

80USC3300MEFCSN25X35

80USC3300MEFCSN25X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 80V SNAP

0

250LEX2.2MEFC6.3X11

250LEX2.2MEFC6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2.2UF 20% 250V RADIAL

1871

25MXC6800MEFCSN22X30

25MXC6800MEFCSN22X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 25V SNAP

0

420MXG270MEFCSN30X30

420MXG270MEFCSN30X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 420V SNAP

0

350MXC330MEFCSN30X35

350MXC330MEFCSN30X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 350V SNAP

0

450VXG180MEFC30X30

450VXG180MEFC30X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

25WA2200MEFC16X20

25WA2200MEFC16X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

100YXF1MEFCTA5X11

100YXF1MEFCTA5X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1UF 20% 100V RADIAL

2000

200VXH470MEFCSN22X30

200VXH470MEFCSN22X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

35ZLS1500MEFC12.5X30

35ZLS1500MEFC12.5X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

475MXH100MEFCSN25X25

475MXH100MEFCSN25X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 475V SNAP

0

35YXJ100M6.3X11

35YXJ100M6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

500BXC6R8MEFC10X20

500BXC6R8MEFC10X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6.8UF 20% 500V RADIAL

0

25PX470MEFC8X11.5

25PX470MEFC8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

50MH54.7MEFCT55X5

50MH54.7MEFCT55X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

35ZT100MT78X11.5

35ZT100MT78X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

400HXG270MEFC25X40

400HXG270MEFC25X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

100RX30220M16X25

100RX30220M16X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

16MH510MT54X5

16MH510MT54X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

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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