Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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ALS81U622NW500

ALS81U622NW500

KEMET

CAP ALUM 6200UF 20% 500V SCREW

0

ALC80D162BD100

ALC80D162BD100

KEMET

SNAP-IN HIGH CV 105C 1600UF 100V

0

ALS71C913MF063

ALS71C913MF063

KEMET

CAP ALUM 91000UF 20% 63V SCREW

0

ELG157M400AQ3AA

ELG157M400AQ3AA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

ALC80F123EL100

ALC80F123EL100

KEMET

SNAP-IN HIGH CV 105C 12000UF 100

0

EXV336M050S9MAA

EXV336M050S9MAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 50V SMD

0

ALS71C244NS063

ALS71C244NS063

KEMET

CAP ALUM 240000UF 20% 63V SCREW

0

ALF20C332EL200

ALF20C332EL200

KEMET

CAP ALU 3300UF 20% 200V PRESSFIT

0

ESH338M016AM7AA

ESH338M016AM7AA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 16V RADIAL

1986

ALC80H203FP100

ALC80H203FP100

KEMET

SNAP-IN HIGH CV 105C 20000UF 100

0

ALS71C564QH025

ALS71C564QH025

KEMET

CAP ALUM 560000UF 20% 25V SCREW

0

ALS81H152DE250

ALS81H152DE250

KEMET

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 250V SCREW

0

EDH475M400S9RAA

EDH475M400S9RAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 400V SMD

0

ALF40G272EP250

ALF40G272EP250

KEMET

CAP ALU 2700UF 20% 250V PRESSFIT

0

ESK476M035AC3EA

ESK476M035AC3EA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 35V THRUHOLE

0

ALS81C163QM250

ALS81C163QM250

KEMET

CAP ALUM 16000UF 20% 250V SCREW

0

ALS71H332LM500

ALS71H332LM500

KEMET

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 500V SCREW

0

ALA7DA471DE500

ALA7DA471DE500

KEMET

ALU SNAP IN 470UF 500V

0

PEH536YDG3330M3

PEH536YDG3330M3

KEMET

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 450V RADIAL

1000

ALA8DC391DC400

ALA8DC391DC400

KEMET

CAP ALUM 390UF 20% 400V 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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