Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
A765EB686M1CLAE025 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 68UF 20% 16V SMD	2000
A755KS687M0JAAE014 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 680UF 20% 6.3V T/H	853
A768EB826M1ELAE036 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 82UF 20% 25V SMD	2000
A759MS107M1HAAE031 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 100UF 20% 50V T/H	738
A768EB396M1GLAE045 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 39UF 20% 40V SMD	1990
A759MS686M1HAAE032 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 68UF 20% 50V T/H	250
A758BG277M0GAAE020 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 270UF 20% 4V T/H	990
A759MS685M2EAAE482 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 6.8UF 20% 250V T/H	0
A768MS826M1JLAV027 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 82UF 20% 63V SMD	173
A766KE277M0GLAE022 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 270UF 20% 4V SMD	1500
A750KK108M0EAAE012 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 1000UF 2.5V T/H	492
A758EK187M1AAAE016 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 180UF 20% 10V T/H	1319
A720V477M2R5APE4R5 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 470UF 20% 2.5V SMD	5820
A765KN826M1ELAE029 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 82UF 20% 25V SMD	2356
A700X157M006ATE010 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 150UF 20% 6.3V SMD	3184
A700X477M2R5ATE010 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 470UF 20% 2.5V SMD	0
A759PY687M1HAAE026 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 680UF 20% 50V T/H	0
A700X187M004ATE010 KEMET	ALU POLY SMD 7343 180UF 20% 4V 1	0
A767KS476M1JLAE036 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 47UF 20% 63V SMD	2384
A750EK567M0GAAE018 KEMET	CAP ALUM POLY 560UF 20% 4V T/H	927

Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

1. Overview

Aluminum polymer capacitors are a type of electrolytic capacitor utilizing conductive polymer materials as the cathode. Compared to traditional liquid electrolyte capacitors, they offer lower equivalent series resistance (ESR), longer operational lifespan, and improved stability. Their hybrid structure combining aluminum oxide dielectric and polymer electrolytes makes them critical components in modern electronics for power filtering, signal decoupling, and energy storage applications.

2. Main Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
SMD Aluminum Polymer Capacitors	Surface-mount design with compact size and low profile	Smartphones, laptops, VR devices
Leaded Aluminum Polymer Capacitors	Radial/axial leads with high current handling capability	Power supplies, industrial inverters
High Voltage Polymer Capacitors	Rated voltage 100V with reinforced dielectric layers	Automotive ECUs, solar inverters
Low ESR Polymer Capacitors	ESR values < 10m for high-frequency filtering	Server motherboards, GPU power modules

3. Structure & Composition

The typical construction includes:

Anode: High-purity aluminum foil with etched surface for increased area
Dielectric: Thin aluminum oxide layer (Al O ) formed through electrochemical oxidation
Cathode: Conductive polymer (e.g., PEDOT:PSS) combined with graphite/carbon layer
Electrolyte: Solid polymer matrix with high ion conductivity
Encapsulation: Aluminum casing with rubber sealing for moisture protection

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Capacitance Range	Typically 10 F to 3300 F	Determines energy storage capacity
Rated Voltage	2.5V to 100V DC	Defines maximum operating voltage
ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)	3m to 150m	Affects high-frequency filtering efficiency
Ripple Current	100mA to 5Arms	Crucial for power supply stability
Operating Temperature	-55 C to +105 C	Determines environmental durability
Lifetime	5000 to 15000 hours @ 105 C	Impacts product reliability

5. Application Fields

Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, gaming consoles, wearables
Automotive Systems: ADAS controllers, battery management systems
Industrial Equipment: CNC machines, servo drives, PLCs
Telecom Infrastructure: 5G base stations, optical network terminals
Medical Devices: MRI scanners, portable diagnostic equipment

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Product Series	Key Features
Nichicon	UPW Series	105 C, 3000hrs, ultra-low ESR (5m )
Chemicon	SP-Cap	High ripple current: 2.5A@100kHz
Panasonic	FC-F Series	Conductive polymer hybrid technology
AVX	TACMicro	Military-grade reliability (MIL-STD-883)
Samsung Electro-Mechanics	CA Series	0805 case size with 220 F capacitance

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Capacitance & Voltage Margin: Select 20% higher than circuit requirements
ESR Requirements: Critical for switching power supplies (e.g., VRMs require <20m )
Thermal Management: Derate ripple current at temperatures >85 C
Package Constraints: SMD preferred for mobile devices, through-hole for high-current applications
Cost Optimization: Balance polymer content vs. performance needs

Case Study: Selecting a 470 F/16V capacitor for a GPU power circuit requires ESR <15m and 105 C rating.

8. Industry Trends

Development of nanocomposite polymers for ESR reduction to sub-5m levels
Miniturization: 0603 SMD case achieving 100 F+ capacitance
High-temperature tolerance: 125 C operational capability
Biodegradable polymer electrolytes for eco-friendly manufacturing
Embedded capacitor technology for 3D IC packaging
AI-driven lifetime prediction models for reliability optimization