Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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B43640A2158M000

B43640A2158M000

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CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 200V SNAP

159

B43508B9337M62

B43508B9337M62

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CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

B43540A5127M62

B43540A5127M62

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CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

B41505A9338M2

B41505A9338M2

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CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 100V SNAP

0

B43501B9397M87

B43501B9397M87

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CAP ALUM 390UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

B43508C2687M62

B43508C2687M62

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CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

B43501A187M62

B43501A187M62

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CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 420V SNAP

0

B43508C9277M62

B43508C9277M62

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CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

B43504E2567M82

B43504E2567M82

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CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

B43504G2477M67

B43504G2477M67

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CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

B43508A2128M80

B43508A2128M80

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CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

B41858C5688M000

B41858C5688M000

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CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 25V RADIAL

0

B43305B9277M80

B43305B9277M80

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CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

B41252B8188M

B41252B8188M

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CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 63V SNAP

0

B43624B5187M000

B43624B5187M000

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CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

B43501A227M82

B43501A227M82

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CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 420V SNAP

0

B43601B2567M

B43601B2567M

TDK EPCOS

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 200V SNAP

0

B43504A9687M82

B43504A9687M82

TDK EPCOS

CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

B43601A5277M62

B43601A5277M62

TDK EPCOS

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 450V SNAP

0

B43508A5337M062

B43508A5337M062

TDK EPCOS

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 450V 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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