Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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16ZLQ820MEFC8X16

16ZLQ820MEFC8X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 16V T/H

261

100LSQ33000MEFC64X119

100LSQ33000MEFC64X119

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 33000UF 20% 100V SCREW

0

450BXF15MT810X20

450BXF15MT810X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 15UF 20% 450V RADIAL

6000

420BXW68MEFR12.5X45

420BXW68MEFR12.5X45

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 68UF 0.2 420V RADIAL

0

450HXG68MEFC22X25

450HXG68MEFC22X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 68UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

100YXF100MEFCG412.5X20

100YXF100MEFCG412.5X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

6.3ZL2200MEFC10X23

6.3ZL2200MEFC10X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

200KXW180MEFC12.5X35

200KXW180MEFC12.5X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 200V RADIAL

0

250LSQ6800MEFC64X119

250LSQ6800MEFC64X119

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 250V SCREW

0

10ZLG680MEFC8X16

10ZLG680MEFC8X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

450VXR68MEFCSN25X30

450VXR68MEFCSN25X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 68UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

25YXF100MEFCCR6.3X11

25YXF100MEFCCR6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

400HXG150MEFC20X40

400HXG150MEFC20X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

25YXG820MEFC10X23

25YXG820MEFC10X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

25SZV33M6.3X5.5

25SZV33M6.3X5.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 25V SMD

0

35ZL150MEFCTA8X11.5

35ZL150MEFCTA8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

10YXG2200MEFC10X28

10YXG2200MEFC10X28

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

450HXC120MEFCSN22X45

450HXC120MEFCSN22X45

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

160PK100MEFC12.5X25

160PK100MEFC12.5X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 160V RADIAL

34

10YXG3300MEFC12.5X25

10YXG3300MEFC12.5X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 10V RADIAL

956

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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