Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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EKXJ421ELL560MUN3S

EKXJ421ELL560MUN3S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 56UF 20% 420V RADIAL

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EKMG100ELL331MF11D

EKMG100ELL331MF11D

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CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 10V RADIAL

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EKZM250ETD331MHB5D

EKZM250ETD331MHB5D

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CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 25V RADIAL

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EGXE160ELL222ML25S

EGXE160ELL222ML25S

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CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 16V RADIAL

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EKMH401VNN391MR50W

EKMH401VNN391MR50W

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CAP ALUM 390UF 20% 400V SNAP

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EKXJ251ELL151MK45S

EKXJ251ELL151MK45S

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CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 250V RADIAL

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ETXH201VSN102MB30S

ETXH201VSN102MB30S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 200V SNAP

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ELXZ160ELL561MH20D

ELXZ160ELL561MH20D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 16V RADIAL

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E37X421CPN222MD92M

E37X421CPN222MD92M

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CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 420V SCREW

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ESMQ161VSN561MP25S

ESMQ161VSN561MP25S

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CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 160V SNAP

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EKMQ6R3ELL332MJ20S

EKMQ6R3ELL332MJ20S

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CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

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EKZM160ELL221MF11D

EKZM160ELL221MF11D

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CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 16V RADIAL

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EKMG500ETD100ME11D

EKMG500ETD100ME11D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 50V RADIAL

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EKMG161ETD220MJ20S

EKMG161ETD220MJ20S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 160V RADIAL

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EKMS181VSN821MP40S

EKMS181VSN821MP40S

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CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 180V SNAP

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ELXV160ETD121MFB5D

ELXV160ETD121MFB5D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 16V RADIAL

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EKMT421VSN221MP50S

EKMT421VSN221MP50S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 420V SNAP

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ELXM251VSN471MP50S

ELXM251VSN471MP50S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 250V SNAP

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EKXJ421ELL101ML40S

EKXJ421ELL101ML40S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 420V RADIAL

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EKMH800VNN472MQ50T

EKMH800VNN472MQ50T

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CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 80V 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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