Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
100ZL560MEFC18X35.5

100ZL560MEFC18X35.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

100RX304R7M8X11.5

100RX304R7M8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 100V RADIAL

1783

10WA1000MEFCT810X9

10WA1000MEFCT810X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

250PK220MEFC18X35.5

250PK220MEFC18X35.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 250V RADIAL

8

450USG150MEFCSN25X25

450USG150MEFCSN25X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

450HXC330MEFCSN30X50

450HXC330MEFCSN30X50

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

6.3ML220MEFCTZ8X5

6.3ML220MEFCTZ8X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

100YXH100MEFCT810X23

100YXH100MEFCT810X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

16ZLH470MEFCMG8X11.5

16ZLH470MEFCMG8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

100ZL390MEFC18X25

100ZL390MEFC18X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 390UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

50NW74.7MEFC6.3X7

50NW74.7MEFC6.3X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

80ZLJ1200M18X40

80ZLJ1200M18X40

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 80V RADIAL

54

420HFG1200MBN40X80

420HFG1200MBN40X80

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 420V SNAP

26

50ZLJ22M5X11

50ZLJ22M5X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 50V RADIAL TH

0

100YXG680MEFC18X31.5

100YXG680MEFC18X31.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

420KXW27MEFC10X35

420KXW27MEFC10X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 27UF 20% 420V RADIAL

0

63ZLJ680M12.5X35

63ZLJ680M12.5X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 63V RADIAL TH

0

50MS722MEFC6.3X7

50MS722MEFC6.3X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 50V RADIAL

646

400MXG270MEFCSN35X25

400MXG270MEFCSN35X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

35YXH680MEFCT810X28

35YXH680MEFCT810X28

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 35V 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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