Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EEE-FP1E221AP Panasonic	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 25V SMD	0
EEE-FPE101XAL Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 25V 20% SMD	890
EEU-EB1H221B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 220UF 20% 50V RADIAL	286
EEE-FK1V330AP Panasonic	CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 35V SMD	733
EEU-FM1C122LB Panasonic	CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 16V RADIAL	292
EEU-ED2E220B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 250V RADIAL	0
EEU-FS1V821B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 820UF 20% 35V THRU HOLE	1274
EEE-FP1H101AP Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 50V SMD	0
EET-UQ2W181HF Panasonic	CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 450V SNAP	163
ECA-2CM330B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 33UF 20% 160V RADIAL	0
EEE-FN2A220P Panasonic	CAP ALUM 22UF 100VDC 20% SMD	880
EEU-FS1A181B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 180UF 20% 10V THRU HOLE	9811
ECE-A1AKA220B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 10V RADIAL	0
EEE-HB1H3R3AR Panasonic	CAP ALUM 3.3UF 20% 50V SMD	2099
EEV-FK2A151V Panasonic	CAP ALUM 150UF 100V 20% SMD	205
ECA-1VHG102B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 1000UF 20% 35V RADIAL	42
EEA-GA1V100H Panasonic	CAP ALUM 10UF 20% 35V RADIAL	449
EEU-FC0J152B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL	0
EEE-1VA101UP Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 35V SMD	0
EEA-GA1H6R8H Panasonic	CAP ALUM 6.8UF 20% 50V RADIAL	2384

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.