Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
10YXJ470M6.3X11

10YXJ470M6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

100YXJ330MGC16X25

100YXJ330MGC16X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 100V RADIAL

261

50ZLJ470M12.5X20

50ZLJ470M12.5X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 50V RADIAL

4156

50ZL820MEFCG412.5X35

50ZL820MEFCG412.5X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

35THV47M6.3X8

35THV47M6.3X8

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 35V SMD

870

16YXF3300MEFCG412.5X40

16YXF3300MEFCG412.5X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

10AX68MEFC5X7

10AX68MEFC5X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 68UF 20% 10V RADIAL

4944

50YXJ47M6.3X11

50YXJ47M6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 50V RADIAL

5978

400AX6.8MEFC8X10.8

400AX6.8MEFC8X10.8

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 6.8UF 20% 400V RADIAL

5890

400MXG120MEFCSN22X30

400MXG120MEFCSN22X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 400V SNAP

186

63ZLH1500MEFC16X35.5

63ZLH1500MEFC16X35.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 63V RADIAL

799

25TXV220M10X10.5

25TXV220M10X10.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 25V SMD

151

10YXH10000MEFC16X40

10YXH10000MEFC16X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 10000UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

25ZLS1500MEFC12.5X20

25ZLS1500MEFC12.5X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 25V RADIAL

911

35ZLJ100MT16.3X11

35ZLJ100MT16.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

400HXG68MEFC20X25

400HXG68MEFC20X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 68UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

50YXH1000MEFC18X20

50YXH1000MEFC18X20

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 50V RADIAL

495

400CFX8R2MEFC8X23

400CFX8R2MEFC8X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 8.2UF 20% 400V RADIAL

0

180MXG820MEFCSN30X25

180MXG820MEFCSN30X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 180V SNAP

0

16YXH3300MEFC12.5X35

16YXH3300MEFC12.5X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 16V 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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