Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
NPR22M16 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 16V RADIAL	818
MSC125V270 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 270UF 125V QC TERM	110
NEH3300M10FE NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 10V AXIAL	168
NEH6.8M63 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 6.8UF 20% 63V AXIAL	352
MSC125V1020 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 1020UF 125V RADIAL CAN	11
ULM10M16 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 16V RADIAL	1859
VHT47M35 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 35V RADIAL	1028
MSC250V43 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 32UF 250V QC TERM	96
VHT2700M10 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 2700UF 20% 10V RADIAL	562
NEV15M63 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 15UF 20% 63V RADIAL	336
VHT330M16 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 16V RADIAL	342
VHT.22M50 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 0.22UF 20% 50V RADIAL	65
NEV470M63FF NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 63V RADIAL	67
MSC330V21 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 21UF 330V QC TERM	60
VHT33M25 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 25V RADIAL	198
VHT47M160 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 160V RADIAL	377
NEH33M16BA NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 16V AXIAL	108
VHT.47M450 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 0.47UF 20% 450V RADIAL	612
VHT100M450 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 450V RADIAL	755
NPR100M50 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V RADIAL	1063

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.