Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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EKZN630ELL180ME11D

EKZN630ELL180ME11D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 18UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

ESMH101VSN682MA50T

ESMH101VSN682MA50T

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 100V SNAP

5

ELXS201VSN681MR25S

ELXS201VSN681MR25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

EMVH250ADA221MJA0G

EMVH250ADA221MJA0G

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 25V SMD

25

EKZE160ETD681MJ16S

EKZE160ETD681MJ16S

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CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

EKYB350ELL332MM25S

EKYB350ELL332MM25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

ELXM3B1VSN181MP35S

ELXM3B1VSN181MP35S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 315V SNAP

0

EKMQ630ELL101MHB5D

EKMQ630ELL101MHB5D

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

ELXV350ELL152MK40S

ELXV350ELL152MK40S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 35V RADIAL

0

EKMS501VSN560MP30S

EKMS501VSN560MP30S

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CAP ALUM 56UF 20% 500V SNAP

0

EKXG251ELL220MJ20S

EKXG251ELL220MJ20S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 250V RADIAL

61

EGXF350ELL122MJ30S

EGXF350ELL122MJ30S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 35V RAD TH

0

ELXV6R3ELL682MM25S

ELXV6R3ELL682MM25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

0

EKMH350VSN153MR45W

EKMH350VSN153MR45W

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 15000UF 20% 35V SNAP

0

ESMQ451VSN561MR50S

ESMQ451VSN561MR50S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

EKYB160ELL182MJ25S

EKYB160ELL182MJ25S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 16V RADIAL

965

EKXG351ELL680MM20S

EKXG351ELL680MM20S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 68UF 20% 350V RADIAL

77

EKXJ351ELL330MK20S

EKXJ351ELL330MK20S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 350V RADIAL

6

EKZE160ELL681MJ16S

EKZE160ELL681MJ16S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 16V RADIAL

2615

EKMS161VSN182MA30S

EKMS161VSN182MA30S

United Chemi-Con

CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 160V SNAP

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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