Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
UPV1E390MFD1TD

UPV1E390MFD1TD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 39UF 20% 25V RADIAL

1719

UPV1H150MFD

UPV1H150MFD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 15UF 20% 50V RADIAL

41

UUG0J332MNQ6MS

UUG0J332MNQ6MS

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 6.3V SMD

288

USF1V6R8MDD

USF1V6R8MDD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 6.8UF 20% 35V RADIAL

1936

UPM1K470MPD1TD

UPM1K470MPD1TD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 80V RADIAL

740

UUD0J560MCL1GS

UUD0J560MCL1GS

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 56UF 20% 6.3V SMD

1483

UUD1C151MCL1GS

UUD1C151MCL1GS

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 16V SMD

12640

UKW1C101MDD1TD

UKW1C101MDD1TD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 16V RADIAL

1682

UWG1V3R3MCL1GB

UWG1V3R3MCL1GB

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 35V SMD

1946

USF1C680MDD1TA

USF1C680MDD1TA

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 68UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

LGY1H562MELB30

LGY1H562MELB30

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 5600UF 20% 50V SNAP

0

LGJ2G470MELZ

LGJ2G470MELZ

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 400V SNAP

459

UHE1J331MHD1TO

UHE1J331MHD1TO

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

URZ1C330MDD1TA

URZ1C330MDD1TA

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 16V RADIAL

0

UMA1H010MDD

UMA1H010MDD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 1UF 20% 50V RADIAL

8556

UUJ1A222MNQAZH

UUJ1A222MNQAZH

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 10V SMD

0

UPV1E820MGD1TD

UPV1E820MGD1TD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 82UF 20% 25V RADIAL

979

UMW1H4R7MDD

UMW1H4R7MDD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 50V RADIAL

3018

UUG2C101MNQ6ZD

UUG2C101MNQ6ZD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 160V SMD

0

UWT1A151MCL1GS

UWT1A151MCL1GS

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 10V SMD

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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