Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
50YXJ330M10X20

50YXJ330M10X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 50V RADIAL

72

35ZLG330MEFCT810X16

35ZLG330MEFCT810X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

400PX22MEFC12.5X20

400PX22MEFC12.5X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 400V RADIAL

0

100MXG4700MEFCSN35X40

100MXG4700MEFCSN35X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 100V SNAP

0

400RX304R7M10X16

400RX304R7M10X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 400V RADIAL

1676

50ZL5.6MEFC4X7

50ZL5.6MEFC4X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 5.6UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

6.3MH747MEFCTZ5X7

6.3MH747MEFCTZ5X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

35ZLQ120MEFC6.3X11

35ZLQ120MEFC6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 35V T/H

2037

35WXA220MEFCT810X9

35WXA220MEFCT810X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

420KXW120MEFC18X35

420KXW120MEFC18X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 420V RADIAL

0

450LSQ1000MEFC51X83

450LSQ1000MEFC51X83

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 450V SCREW

0

450VXG270MEFCSN35X30

450VXG270MEFCSN35X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

400USG330MEFC35X25

400USG330MEFC35X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

450VXH330MEFCSN35X30

450VXH330MEFCSN35X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

63ZL180MEFC12.5X16

63ZL180MEFC12.5X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

200LLE6.8MEFC8X9

200LLE6.8MEFC8X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6.8UF 20% 200V RADIAL

0

16ZLH1800MEFCT810X23

16ZLH1800MEFCT810X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

6.3PK3300MEFC10X20

6.3PK3300MEFC10X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

400WXA4.7MEFCT810X9

400WXA4.7MEFCT810X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 400V RADIAL

1000

35ML6.8MEFCTZ4X5

35ML6.8MEFCTZ4X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6.8UF 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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