Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
100ZLH150MEFC10X23

100ZLH150MEFC10X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

50YXF10MEFC5X11

50YXF10MEFC5X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 50V RADIAL

5733

50MS53.3MEFCT54X5

50MS53.3MEFCT54X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

35YXG470MEFCG412.5X16

35YXG470MEFCG412.5X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

6.3ZLG560MEFC8X11.5

6.3ZLG560MEFC8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

2232

80ZLH220MEFCT810X23

80ZLH220MEFCT810X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 80V RADIAL

161

35MS74.7MEFCTZ4X7

35MS74.7MEFCTZ4X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

16ZLG33MEFCT55X7

16ZLG33MEFCT55X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

250PK22MEFCT810X16

250PK22MEFCT810X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 250V RADIAL

0

80MXC3300MEFCSN30X35

80MXC3300MEFCSN30X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 80V SNAP

0

100ZLH560MEFC18X31.5

100ZLH560MEFC18X31.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

63ZLH820MEFC16X25

63ZLH820MEFC16X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 63V RADIAL

24

16YXF3300MEFC12.5X35

16YXF3300MEFC12.5X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

50YXJ22MT15X11

50YXJ22MT15X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

35MXC15000MEFCSN30X40

35MXC15000MEFCSN30X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 15000UF 20% 35V SNAP

0

160LLE5R6MEFCCE6.3X11

160LLE5R6MEFCCE6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 5.6UF 20% 160V RADIAL

0

160MXG680MEFCSN25X25

160MXG680MEFCSN25X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 160V SNAP

0

200MXG680MEFCSN25X30

200MXG680MEFCSN25X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 200V SNAP

11

25WXA1000MEFCG412.5X16

25WXA1000MEFCG412.5X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

63YXG1000MEFC16X35.5

63YXG1000MEFC16X35.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 63V 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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