Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
UEP1J220MPD

UEP1J220MPD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 63V RADIAL

17

UPA1A821MPD6

UPA1A821MPD6

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 10V RADIAL

0

UPW2C221MRD6

UPW2C221MRD6

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 160V RADIAL

116

UPM1E821MHD

UPM1E821MHD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 25V RADIAL

905

UVR1H101MPD1TD

UVR1H101MPD1TD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V RADIAL

902

UBY1H302MHL

UBY1H302MHL

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 3000UF 20% 50V RADIAL

0

UWT1V330MCL1GB

UWT1V330MCL1GB

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 35V SMD

1

LNT2G332MSEG

LNT2G332MSEG

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 400V SCREW

16

USV1E220MFD

USV1E220MFD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 25V RADIAL

1528

UWF1A330MCL1GB

UWF1A330MCL1GB

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 10V SMD

800

UKL1J330KPD1TA

UKL1J330KPD1TA

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 63V RADIAL

0

UPTW6180MPD

UPTW6180MPD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 18UF 20% 420V RADIAL

200

UPX1A472MHD

UPX1A472MHD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 10V RADIAL

33

UVK2V3R3MPD1TA

UVK2V3R3MPD1TA

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 350V RADIAL

0

LGG2W221MELB30

LGG2W221MELB30

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 450V SNAP

200

LGU2Z182MELC

LGU2Z182MELC

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 180V SNAP

13

LGU2P561MELZ

LGU2P561MELZ

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 220V SNAP

0

UAS2G121MHD

UAS2G121MHD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 400V RADIAL

52

UPA0J152MPD3TD

UPA0J152MPD3TD

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL

664

LLS1C473MELC

LLS1C473MELC

Nichicon

CAP ALUM 47000UF 20% 16V 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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