Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
VHT2200M16 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 2200UF 20% 16V RADIAL	126
NEV3.3M100AA NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 100V RADIAL	563
NEV100M16CB NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 16V RADIAL	874
MSC250V36 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 36UF 250V QC TERM	66
NEVH47M250EF NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 47UF 250V RADIAL	631
MSC125V430 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 430UF 125V QC TERM	56
NEVH100M450JA NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 100UF 450V RADIAL	515
NEH220M50DD NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 50V AXIAL	1712
MSC330V108 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 108UF 330V QC TERM	72
VHT4700M25 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 25V RADIAL	652
NEH680M50FE NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 50V AXIAL	2
VHT6.8M50 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 6.8UF 20% 50V RADIAL	276
NEV1.0M50AA NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 1UF 20% 50V RADIAL	781
NEH4.7M100BA NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 100V AXIAL	593
VHT10000M10 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 10000UF 20% 10V RADIAL	188
NEV.47M63AA NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 0.47UF 20% 63V RADIAL	613
MSC250V145 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 145UF 250V QC TERM	75
NEH15M25 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 15UF 20% 25V AXIAL	3173
NPR2.2M63 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 2.2UF 20% 63V RADIAL	381
NPR47M50 NTE Electronics, Inc.	CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 50V RADIAL	334

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.