Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
6.3ZLH3900MEFC12.5X20

6.3ZLH3900MEFC12.5X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3900UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

995

50MH54.7MEFCTZ5X5

50MH54.7MEFCTZ5X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

10RX301000MT810X20

10RX301000MT810X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

63YXG560MEFC12.5X35

63YXG560MEFC12.5X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

25YXG120MEFC6.3X11

25YXG120MEFC6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 25V RADIAL TH

0

180USC1000MEFCSN30X30

180USC1000MEFCSN30X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 180V SNAP

0

16YXF2200MEFCG412.5X25

16YXF2200MEFCG412.5X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

100ZLJ47MTA8X16

100ZLJ47MTA8X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

200RX3015M8X16

200RX3015M8X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 15UF 20% 200V RADIAL

0

16ZLJ270M6.3X11

16ZLJ270M6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

80ZLH56MEFCT78X11.5

80ZLH56MEFCT78X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 56UF 20% 80V RADIAL

0

160BXC150MEFC16X25

160BXC150MEFC16X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 160V RADIAL

14

100MXC5600MEFCSN35X50

100MXC5600MEFCSN35X50

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 5600UF 20% 100V SNAP

0

16YXH470MEFCT78X16

16YXH470MEFCT78X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

450HXG100MEFCSN25X30

450HXG100MEFCSN25X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

6.3YXF4700MEFC16X25

6.3YXF4700MEFC16X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

400MXH390MEFCSN30X35

400MXH390MEFCSN30X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 390UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

100MXG2200MEFCSN25X40

100MXG2200MEFCSN25X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 100V SNAP

0

50JGV100M8X10.5

50JGV100M8X10.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V SMD

0

450BXW56MEFR14.5X30

450BXW56MEFR14.5X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 56UF 20% 450V T/H

278

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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