Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

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ESE476M063AG3AA

ESE476M063AG3AA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 63V RADIAL

5999

ALS81G184NW063

ALS81G184NW063

KEMET

CAP ALUM 180000UF 20% 63V SCREW

0

ALS70U183NF200

ALS70U183NF200

KEMET

CAP ALUM 18000UF 20% 200V SCREW

0

ALS71U223NP200

ALS71U223NP200

KEMET

CAP ALUM 22000UF 20% 200V SCREW

0

ALS71H624QM025

ALS71H624QM025

KEMET

CAP ALUM 620000UF 20% 25V SCREW

0

ALC80C112EH350

ALC80C112EH350

KEMET

SNAP-IN HIGH CV 105C 1100UF 350V

0

ALS70C913MF063

ALS70C913MF063

KEMET

CAP ALUM 91000UF 20% 63V SCREW

0

ALS80A513QH100

ALS80A513QH100

KEMET

CAP ALUM 51000UF 20% 100V SCREW

0

ALA8DD621DF400

ALA8DD621DF400

KEMET

CAP ALUM 620UF 20% 400V SNAP

0

EDK337M004S9GAA

EDK337M004S9GAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 4V SMD

0

ALF20C471ED350

ALF20C471ED350

KEMET

CAP ALU 470UF 20% 350V PRESSFIT

0

EDH477M063A9TAA

EDH477M063A9TAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 63V SMD

0

ALS80A123QP350

ALS80A123QP350

KEMET

CAP ALUM 12000UF 20% 350V SCREW

0

ALS81A134NP063

ALS81A134NP063

KEMET

CAP ALUM 130000UF 20% 63V SCREW

0

EDH477M010A9MAA

EDH477M010A9MAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 10V SMD

0

ALS81H433NF100

ALS81H433NF100

KEMET

CAP ALUM 43000UF 20% 100V SCREW

0

ALS71U513NF100

ALS71U513NF100

KEMET

CAP ALUM 51000UF 20% 100V SCREW

0

EDK335M100A9HAA

EDK335M100A9HAA

KEMET

CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 100V SMD

0

ALC70F471EB350

ALC70F471EB350

KEMET

CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 350V RADIAL

0

ALC70C132EL450

ALC70C132EL450

KEMET

SNAP-IN HIGH CV 85C 1300UF 450V

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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