Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EEE-HA1E101P Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 25V SMD	77
EEU-EB2G470S Panasonic	CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 400V RADIAL	0
EEE-FK1E101SL Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 25V 20% SMD	1798
EEU-FP1V751 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 750UF 20% 35V THRUHOLE	1316
EEU-TP1V152B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 35V RADIAL	477
EEE-1AA330NP Panasonic	CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 10V SMD	336
EEU-FC1H390 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 39UF 20% 50V RADIAL	968
EEE-HBJ471UAP Panasonic	CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 6.3V SMD	756
EEE-FT1C681AV Panasonic	CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 16V SMD	496
EEE-FT1E471GV Panasonic	CAP ALUM 470UF 20% 25V SMD	0
EEE-FK1C221AV Panasonic	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 16V SMD	700
EEU-FR1C472B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 4700UF 20% 16V RADIAL	5
EEU-TP1V331 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 35V RADIAL	2796
EEV-HB0G221P Panasonic	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 4V SMD	12216
EEU-FM1V681 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 35V RADIAL	972
EEE-FP0J331AV Panasonic	CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 6.3V SMD	990
EEE-TK1A221P Panasonic	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 10V SMD	251
ECA-0JHG332B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL	0
EEU-FM1E101B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 25V RADIAL	3789
EEA-GA1H3R3 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 50V RADIAL	3113

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.