Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
ELXV500ELL221MJ25S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 50V RADIAL	67
EGXE101ETD470MJ16S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 100V RADIAL	0
ELXZ630EC5101MH15D United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 100UF 63V 20% RADIAL	0
EKY-630ELL121MH20D United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 63V RADIAL	0
EKXJ161ELL681MM50S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 160V RADIAL	0
ELXV101ETE221MK35S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 100V RADIAL	0
EGQB250ELL242MM20H United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 2400UF 20% 25V RADIAL	1000
ELXS401VSN681MA45S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 400V SNAP	0
ELXS181VSN391MP25S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 390UF 20% 180V SNAP	0
EGXF201ELL820MK25S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 82UF 20% 200V RADIAL TH	0
EKMQ451ELL3R3MJC5S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 450V RADIAL	0
EGXE100ELL221MH12D United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 10V RADIAL	5
ELXZ100ELL682MM25S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 10V RADIAL	0
EGXL500EC3101MJC5S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V RADIAL	0
EMZA6R3ADA331MF80G United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 6.3V SMD	0
EKZN101ELL102MM40S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 100V RADIAL	598
EKYB800ELL181MJ20S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 80V RADIAL	3216
ELXS451VSN221MA25S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 450V SNAP	0
EGXL350ETD331MJ20S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 35V RADIAL	62
EKXJ421ELL121ML50S United Chemi-Con	CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 420V 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.