Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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ALS70A562QM550

ALS70A562QM550

KEMET

CAP ALUM 5600UF 20% 550V SCREW

0

ALA7DF271CD500

ALA7DF271CD500

KEMET

ALU SNAP IN 270UF 500V

0

ALS80C682QP500

ALS80C682QP500

KEMET

CAP ALUM 6800UF 20% 500V SCREW

0

ALS71H621DB400

ALS71H621DB400

KEMET

CAP ALUM 620UF 20% 400V SCREW

0

EDH337M6R3S9MAA

EDH337M6R3S9MAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 6.3V SMD

0

ALS70C332LM500

ALS70C332LM500

KEMET

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 500V SCREW

0

ALC70D510BB600

ALC70D510BB600

KEMET

CAP ALUM 51UF 20% 600V RADIAL

0

ALC70A271CB350

ALC70A271CB350

KEMET

CAP ALUM 270UF 20% 350V RADIAL

0

ALS70P123NS450

ALS70P123NS450

KEMET

CAP ALUM 12000UF 20% 450V SCREW

0

ALS70H183QW350

ALS70H183QW350

KEMET

CAP ALUM 18000UF 20% 350V SCREW

0

EXV476M025S9GAA

EXV476M025S9GAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 25V SMD

0

ALS81A474NJ025

ALS81A474NJ025

KEMET

CAP ALUM 470000UF 20% 25V SCREW

0

ALS70H822QH400

ALS70H822QH400

KEMET

CAP ALUM 8200UF 20% 400V SCREW

0

ALS71A133QT500

ALS71A133QT500

KEMET

CAP ALUM 13000UF 20% 500V SCREW

0

EXV337M025A9PAA

EXV337M025A9PAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 25V SMD

566

ALS70A752NW500

ALS70A752NW500

KEMET

CAP ALUM 7500UF 20% 500V SCREW

0

ALC70C182EF250

ALC70C182EF250

KEMET

CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 250V RADIAL

0

ALS70C473QT200

ALS70C473QT200

KEMET

CAP ALUM 47000UF 20% 200V SCREW

0

PEG130KL4390QL1

PEG130KL4390QL1

KEMET

CAP ALUM 3900UF 40V AXIAL

903

ALC10C103EC063

ALC10C103EC063

KEMET

CAP ALUM 10000UF 20% 63V SNAP

39

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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