Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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250PX47MEFCG412.5X20

250PX47MEFCG412.5X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 250V RADIAL

0

25PK330MEFC8X11.5

25PK330MEFC8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

160PX470MEFCGC18X40

160PX470MEFCGC18X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 160V RADIAL

0

16YXH680MEFCT78X20

16YXH680MEFCT78X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

250BXC4.7MEFC8X11.5

250BXC4.7MEFC8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 250V RADIAL

2492

450MXH820MEFCSN35X60

450MXH820MEFCSN35X60

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 450V SNAP

50

25YXH820M10X23

25YXH820M10X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

250MXC560MEFCSN30X30

250MXC560MEFCSN30X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 250V SNAP

0

6.3MS510MEFCTZ4X5

6.3MS510MEFCTZ4X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

200VXR270MEFCSN22X30

200VXR270MEFCSN22X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

250MXG1500MEFCSN30X55

250MXG1500MEFCSN30X55

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 250V SNAP

48

350BXC22MEFCG412.5X20

350BXC22MEFCG412.5X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 350V RADIAL

0

6.3PK680MEFC6.3X11

6.3PK680MEFC6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

5455

200BXC22MEFC10X16

200BXC22MEFC10X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM RAD

0

6.3ZLJ4700M12.5X25

6.3ZLJ4700M12.5X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

16WXA4700MEFCGC18X16

16WXA4700MEFCGC18X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

10JZV680M8X10.5

10JZV680M8X10.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 10V SMD

0

50YXJ100MT78X11.5

50YXJ100MT78X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V RADIAL

19855

35ZL470MEFCRX10X20

35ZL470MEFCRX10X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

35ZLJ1800M12.5X35

35ZLJ1800M12.5X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 35V RADIAL

656

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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