Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
4MS533MEFCT54X5

4MS533MEFCT54X5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 4V RADIAL

0

400AX10MEFCT810X12.5

400AX10MEFCT810X12.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 400V RADIAL

0

160MXC680MEFCSN30X25

160MXC680MEFCSN30X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 160V SNAP

0

350LSG3300MNB64X109

350LSG3300MNB64X109

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 350V SCREW

1

10YXH680MEFC10X12.5

10YXH680MEFC10X12.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 10V RADIAL TH

0

50PX220MEFCT810X12.5

50PX220MEFCT810X12.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 50V RADIAL

1000

50ZL100MEFCT78X11.5

50ZL100MEFCT78X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V RADIAL

6997

10NW710MEFC4X7

10NW710MEFC4X7

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

35JXF3300MEFC16X30

35JXF3300MEFC16X30

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 35V T/H

58

35USC10000MEFCSN25X35

35USC10000MEFCSN25X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 10000UF 20% 35V SNAP

0

35YXG1500MEFC12.5X35

35YXG1500MEFC12.5X35

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

100PX2R2MEFC5X11

100PX2R2MEFC5X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 2.2UF 20% 100V RADIAL

3149

16WXA330MEFCCE8X9

16WXA330MEFCCE8X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

25PK470MEFCTA8X11.5

25PK470MEFCTA8X11.5

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

25ZLS1000MEFC10X23

25ZLS1000MEFC10X23

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 25V RADIAL

383

250PK3.3MEFC6.3X11

250PK3.3MEFC6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 250V RADIAL

0

100ZL39MEFCT78X16

100ZL39MEFCT78X16

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 39UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

35ML150MEFC8X9

35ML150MEFC8X9

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

16YXG120MEFC6.3X11

16YXG120MEFC6.3X11

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 16V RADIAL

459

450PX33MEFCGC16X25

450PX33MEFCGC16X25

Rubycon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 450V 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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