Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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EKMQ500VSN222MP25S

EKMQ500VSN222MP25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 50V SNAP

0

EGXF401ELL200MK20S

EGXF401ELL200MK20S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 20UF 20% 400V RADIAL TH

1577

EKMM451VNN271MQ60S

EKMM451VNN271MQ60S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

EKZE160EC3122MJ25S

EKZE160EC3122MJ25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

ELXS251VSN681MP50S

ELXS251VSN681MP50S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 250V SNAP

0

ELXM201VSN471MP40S

ELXM201VSN471MP40S

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CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

EKMH401VNN471MA40W

EKMH401VNN471MA40W

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

ELXV6R3ELL682ML30S

ELXV6R3ELL682ML30S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

ELXZ250ELL151MF15D

ELXZ250ELL151MF15D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 25V RADIAL

956

ELXS3B1VSN331MP40S

ELXS3B1VSN331MP40S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 315V SNAP

0

EKY-250ETD331MJC5S

EKY-250ETD331MJC5S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

EKMS421VSN221MR30S

EKMS421VSN221MR30S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 420V SNAP

0

EGXF201ELL201MU40S

EGXF201ELL201MU40S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 200UF 20% 200V RAD TH

0

ESMQ201VSN102MP45S

ESMQ201VSN102MP45S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

EKMH500VSN682MR40S

EKMH500VSN682MR40S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 50V SNAP

0

EKMS181VSN272MA45S

EKMS181VSN272MA45S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 2700UF 20% 180V SNAP

0

EMVY6R3GDA222MLH0S

EMVY6R3GDA222MLH0S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 6.3V SMD

0

ESMH350VSN103MP50T

ESMH350VSN103MP50T

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 10000UF 20% 35V SNAP

0

EKYB800ELL681ML25S

EKYB800ELL681ML25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 80V RADIAL

0

ESMQ201VSN821MR25S

ESMQ201VSN821MR25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 200V SNAP

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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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