Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
450PK47MEFC16X31.5

450PK47MEFC16X31.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 450V RADIAL

369

200USG680MEFCSN25X30

200USG680MEFCSN25X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 200V SNAP

104

16ZLG56MEFCTA5X11

16ZLG56MEFCTA5X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 56UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

63ZLH270MEFCG412.5X16

63ZLH270MEFCG412.5X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

200KXF220MEFCSN22X20

200KXF220MEFCSN22X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

6.3MS7220M6.3X7

6.3MS7220M6.3X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

35MXC6800MEFCSN25X30

35MXC6800MEFCSN25X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 35V SNAP

0

50MH73R3MEFC4X7

50MH73R3MEFC4X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 50V THRUHOLE

4950

400LLE3.3MEFCT78X11.5

400LLE3.3MEFCT78X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 400V RADIAL

0

80ZLH220MEFC10X23

80ZLH220MEFC10X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 80V RADIAL

526

450HFG1000MBN35X95

450HFG1000MBN35X95

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 450V SNAP

183

50YXG2700MEFC18X40

50YXG2700MEFC18X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2700UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

450VXG150MEFC22X40

450VXG150MEFC22X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

50YXG560MEFCG412.5X25

50YXG560MEFCG412.5X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

400LLE2R2MEFC8X11.5

400LLE2R2MEFC8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2.2UF 20% 400V RADIAL

26939

35ZL470MEFC10X20

35ZL470MEFC10X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

400USG390MEFC35X30

400USG390MEFC35X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 390UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

6.3YXJ220M5X11

6.3YXJ220M5X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

400LSU15000MNB90X221

400LSU15000MNB90X221

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 15000UF 20% 400V SCREW

3

100PX470MEFC16X25

100PX470MEFC16X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 100V 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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