Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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ELXV101EC3221ML25S

ELXV101EC3221ML25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 100V RADIAL

0

EMVH250ADA221MHA0G

EMVH250ADA221MHA0G

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 25V SMD

0

EKMQ250ELL331MHB5D

EKMQ250ELL331MHB5D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

BMVK6R3ADA220ME60G

BMVK6R3ADA220ME60G

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 6.3V SMD

0

EKMG350ELL4R7ME11D

EKMG350ELL4R7ME11D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 35V RADIAL

2896

EGXE350ELL471MK20S

EGXE350ELL471MK20S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

EMVL250ADA331MJA0G

EMVL250ADA331MJA0G

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 25V SMD

0

EKMG160ELL220ME11D

EKMG160ELL220ME11D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 16V RADIAL

6

EKXG251EMC221MMN3S

EKXG251EMC221MMN3S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 250V RADIAL

0

EGXF201ELL151ML25S

EGXF201ELL151ML25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 200V RAD TH

0

EKMQ451VSN681MA50W

EKMQ451VSN681MA50W

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

EKMQ351ELL4R7MHB5D

EKMQ351ELL4R7MHB5D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 350V RADIAL

0

ELXM181VSN561MP40S

ELXM181VSN561MP40S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 180V SNAP

0

ELXV800ELL151MJ30S

ELXV800ELL151MJ30S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 80V RADIAL

0

EMVY250ADA221MHA0G

EMVY250ADA221MHA0G

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 25V SMD

0

EKMH350VSN153MR45S

EKMH350VSN153MR45S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 15000UF 20% 35V SNAP

0

EKXJ221ELL181MK45S

EKXJ221ELL181MK45S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 220V RADIAL

0

EKXG401ETS470MM20S

EKXG401ETS470MM20S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 400V RADIAL

0

EKMH401VSN221MQ45S

EKMH401VSN221MQ45S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

ELE-350ELL470MF11D

ELE-350ELL470MF11D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 35V RADIAL

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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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