Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EEU-EB1J470SJ Panasonic	CAP ALUM 47UF 20% 63V RADIAL	0
EEU-FR1J561S Panasonic	CAP ALUM 560UF 20% 63V RADIAL	0
EEU-FS1E122B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 1200UF 20% 25V T/H	195
EEU-EB2D151 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 150UF 20% 200V RADIAL	139
EEU-FC1E331LB Panasonic	CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 25V RADIAL	0
EEE-FT1V101AL Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 35V 20% SMD	0
EEU-FS1C121 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 120UF 20% 16V THRU HOLE	6418
EEA-FC0J560B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 56UF 20% 6.3V RADIAL	0
EEE-0JA101WR Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 6.3V SMD	66731
EEU-FR1A152L Panasonic	CAP ALUM 1500UF 20% 10V RADIAL	726
EEE-TC1A681UP Panasonic	CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 10V SMD	0
EEU-FC1A332 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 3300UF 20% 10V RADIAL	192
EEU-FK0J681 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 680UF 20% 6.3V RAD TH	3876
EEU-FC2A220BJ Panasonic	CAP ALUM 22UF 20% 100V RADIAL	0
EEE-HD1C101AP Panasonic	CAP ALUM 100UF 20% 16V SMD	2802
EEU-FC1H390H Panasonic	CAP ALUM 39UF 20% 50V RADIAL	0
EEU-FK0J562SB Panasonic	CAP ALUM 5600UF 20% 6.3V RAD TH	0
EEU-EB2C331 Panasonic	CAP ALUM 330UF 20% 160V RADIAL	0
ECE-A1VKA4R7B Panasonic	CAP ALUM 4.7UF 20% 35V RADIAL	0
EEU-TP1V182S Panasonic	CAP ALUM 1800UF 20% 35V RADIAL	985

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.