Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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35ZL220MEFCT78X16

35ZL220MEFCT78X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

450PX33MEFC16X25

450PX33MEFC16X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 450V RADIAL

0

250LLE18MEFC10X16

250LLE18MEFC10X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 18UF 20% 250V RADIAL

711

6.3YXG1200MEFCTA8X20

6.3YXG1200MEFCTA8X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

35YXH220MEFCTA8X16

35YXH220MEFCTA8X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

400LSG4700MNB77X121

400LSG4700MNB77X121

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 400V SCREW

4

220MXG820MEFCSN22X50

220MXG820MEFCSN22X50

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 220V SNAP

0

250BXC56MEFCGC18X16

250BXC56MEFCGC18X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 56UF 20% 250V RADIAL

0

250WXA47MEFCGC18X16

250WXA47MEFCGC18X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 250V RADIAL

0

100ZL560MEFCGC18X35.5

100ZL560MEFCGC18X35.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

400LSQ10000MEFC90X151

400LSQ10000MEFC90X151

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 10000UF 20% 400V SCREW

0

160YXF220MEFCGC18X35.5

160YXF220MEFCGC18X35.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 160V RADIAL

0

10YXG820MEFCTA8X11.5

10YXG820MEFCTA8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

200HXC680MEFCSN30X30

200HXC680MEFCSN30X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

63ZLH82MEFCTA8X11.5

63ZLH82MEFCTA8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 82UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

475MXH150MEFCSN25X35

475MXH150MEFCSN25X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 475V SNAP

187

6.3YXJ6800M12.5X25

6.3YXJ6800M12.5X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

50YXH270MEFC12.5X16

50YXH270MEFC12.5X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

35MS7100MEFC8X7

35MS7100MEFC8X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

450MXC330MEFCSN30X50

450MXC330MEFCSN30X50

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 450V SNAP

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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