Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
160LLE15MEFC8X11.5

160LLE15MEFC8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 15UF 20% 160V RADIAL

0

25WXA4700MEFCGC18X25

25WXA4700MEFCGC18X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

400HFG820MBN40X55

400HFG820MBN40X55

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 400V SNAP

1

450VXH120MEFCSN25X25

450VXH120MEFCSN25X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

50RX30100MT810X12.5

50RX30100MT810X12.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

16ZL1200MEFC10X23

16ZL1200MEFC10X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

35PK33MEFC5X11

35PK33MEFC5X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

50YXH22MEFCTA5X11

50YXH22MEFCTA5X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

16ML100MEFC6.3X7

16ML100MEFC6.3X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 16V RADIAL

116603

6.3ZL150MEFCT15X11

6.3ZL150MEFCT15X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

200USG2200MEFCSN30X50

200USG2200MEFCSN30X50

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 200V SNAP

125

200LLE6R8MEFC8X9

200LLE6R8MEFC8X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6.8UF 20% 200V RADIAL

1044

450USG270MEFCSN22X50

450USG270MEFCSN22X50

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

350WXA3.3MEFC8X9

350WXA3.3MEFC8X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 350V RADIAL

0

6.3SKV1000M10X10.5

6.3SKV1000M10X10.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 6.3V SMD

60

50MXC15000MEFCSN35X50

50MXC15000MEFCSN35X50

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 15000UF 20% 50V SNAP

0

16SGV220M8X10.5

16SGV220M8X10.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 16V SMD

3731000

63YXH220MEFC10X23

63YXH220MEFC10X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

80ZLJ820M16X40

80ZLJ820M16X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 80V RADIAL

0

35YXH470MEFCG412.5X16

35YXH470MEFCG412.5X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 35V 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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