1. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
NIC PRODUCT TRAINING

2. • Common usage applications
Topics: Leaded and Surface Mount (SMT)
Product
• Characteristics
• Construction
• Types & Appearance
• Dimensions
• NIC Part Numbering System
Market
• Status
• Competitors
• Cross-Referencing
Applications/End products
• Common usage applications
• Benefits & Trade-Off
• Competing Technologies
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3. Capacitor Family Tree CAPACITORS ELECTROSTATIC ELECTROLYTIC ALUMINUM
CERAMIC
FILM
ALUMINUM
TANTALUM
LEADED
SMT
RADIAL
AXIAL
SNAP-IN
CYLINDRICAL
CAN
HORIZONTAL
MOUNT
FLAT
CHIP
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4. Aluminum Electrolytic Characteristics
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors belong to the family of ELECTROLYTIC capacitors. They have the following characteristics:
They are Polarized with anode (+) and cathode (-) terminals
They dominate the upper range of capacitance values
They are very widely used as they offer lowest cost per capacitance value
They are available in both leaded and surface mount styles
The are fixed capacitance value (their value is not user variable)
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5. Capacitance (Cap) Value Characteristic
100uF 
Capacitance Value in…
F = micro-Farad = 1 x 10-6 F = F
NIC offers aluminum electrolytic capacitance values ranging from…
0.1uF ~ 68,000uF
F ~ F
Most call outs are from 1uF ~ 1000uF
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6. Capacitance Tolerance Characteristic
100uF ± 20% (M) 
Capacitance Value Tolerance:
Capacitance value will have tolerance value (+25°C): ± 20%(M) standard
±10%(K), -10%/+50% (T) and -0%/+100%(P) are all specials
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7. Voltage Characteristic
100uF ± 20%(M) 
50VDC
Voltage Rating (VDC):
NIC offers voltage ratings from…
2.0VDC ~ 450VDC
Most call outs are from 10VDC ~ 100VDC
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8. Leakage Current Characteristic
100uF ±20%(M)
50VDC  IR
IR = 1 Meg LC
LC = 50uA
Leakage Current (uA)
1uA = A
Insulation Resistance (Meg-Ohm)
1Meg-Ohm = 1,000,000 ohm
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9. ESR - Ripple Current Characteristics
100uF ±20%(M)
ESR = 1.66
50VDC
ESR 
AC Current
IR = 1 Meg IR
Ripple Current
LC = 50uA
Ripple Current Rating = 230mA LC
ESR = Equivalent Series Resistance (Ohm ;  )
Ripple Current Rating (mA)
1mA = 0.001A
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10. Component Characteristics
100uF ±20%(M)
50VDC
ESR = 1.66Ohm 
Ripple Current Rating = 230mA
IR = 1 Meg-Ohm
LC = 50uA
NIC P/N: NRSA101M50V8X11.5
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11. Catalog Characteristics
NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog data sheet)
Voltage Range
Capacitance Range
Temperature Range
Tolerance
Leakage Current
LC Spec =
0.01 X (100uF X 50VDC)
LC = 50uA
Load Life Test (dependent upon part diameter) a useful gauge for estimating
(or comparing) operation lifetime of the component
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12. Catalog Characteristics
NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog page 12)
±20%
TEMPERATURE mm ~ 8mm diameters  10mm diameter 
OF OPERATION DURATION OF OPERATION DURATION OF OPERATION
+35C ,000 HOURS (7.3 years) ,000 HOURS (14.6 years)
+45C ,000 HOURS (3.6 years) ,000 HOURS (7.3 years)
+55C ,000 HOURS (1.8 years) ,000 HOURS (3.6 years)
+65C HOURS ,000 HOURS (1.8 years)
+75C HOURS HOURS
+85C HOURS HOURS
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13. Catalog Characteristics
NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog page 12)
ESR Table
MAXIMUM E.S.R. () AT 20°c AND 120Hz
Voltage Ratings
Capacitance
Value
Industry Standard
Test Frequency
120Hz = Full Rectified 60Hz
ESR for 100uF
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14. Catalog Characteristics
NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog page 12)
Ripple Current
Rating Table
PERMISSIBLE RIPPLE CURRENT (mA rms)
AT 85°C AND 120Hz
Capacitance
Value
Voltage Ratings
Industry Standard
Test Frequency
120Hz = Full Rectified 60Hz
Test Temperature Is Rated
Temperature (+85°C)
Ripple Current
Rating for 100uF
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15. Impedance Characteristic
ESR  IR
Z ()
Z = Impedance (Ohm)
Impedance is the total AC resistance (ohm) the capacitor presents to the circuit.
The impedance includes the capacitive and inductive reactance (Xc and XL) and the ESR. The impedance value will be dependent upon the capacitance value, the frequency and the capacitor construction.
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16. Impedance & ESR Characteristics
ESR & Impedance (Ohm)
ESR
Frequency
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17. Construction Start with high purity aluminum foil
Both anode (+) and cathode (-) foils are chemically etched
to increase the surface area (more surface area = more capacitance)
An aluminum oxide dielectric is electrochemically formed on the anode (+) foil surface
Oxide thickness determines
rated voltage
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18. Cathode (-) Foil Anode(+) Foil
Construction
Separator paper prevents shorting and act as medium to hold electrolyte
Separator paper
Cathode (-) Foil
Separator paper
Anode(+) Foil
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19. Capacitor Element is Wound Up
Construction
Capacitor Element is Wound Up
Separator Paper
Anode (+)
Leads
Cathode (-)
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20. Construction End Seal “Bung” Liquid Electrolyte Can Capacitor Element
Mechanical seal
Can
Capacitor
Element
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21. Electrolyte Construction Oxide Dielectric Anode (+) Cathode(-)
Liquid electrolyte becomes
extension of cathode.
Oxide Dielectric
Electrolyte
Anode (+)
Cathode(-)
Separator Paper
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22. NIC NIC NIC Conditioning
Reforming -Aging All parts ( 100% ) are conditioned for 30 ~ 60 minutes at rated temperature and voltage
Repairs imperfections caused during assembly
Stabilizes characteristics
Screens out defective units
NIC
NIC
NIC
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23. Types
+85°C - Industry standard general-purpose components (-40° ~+85°C temperature range).
+105°C - Industry standard wide temperature components (-55° ~+105°C temperature range).
+125°C - Special extended temperature range (-55° ~+125°C)
Low Impedance / Low ESR - special type offers low impedance - ESR at high frequency (50KHz ~500KHz)
Low Leakage - special type offers reduced leakage current characteristic. Low cost replacements for tantalum capacitors.
20+Series
The higher the temperature rating
the longer the life expectancy
20+Series
2 Series: NACT and NRWX
6 Series: NACZ, NRSZ, NRSX, NRSY, NRE-SX and NSRZ
5 Series: NACL, NLE, NLE-L, NLE-LW and NLE-S
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24. Special Types
Specialty Polymer - Solid Aluminum - new technology products use polymers (plastic) as a replacement for the liquid electrolyte. Benefits include no dry-out (infinite life), very low impedance /ESR and high ripple current rating. Trade off is high cost.
Bi-Polar - special ”Bi-polar" or ”Non-polarized" component can be produced by using a second anode foil in place of the cathode. This results in a non-polarized part that can be reverse biased. Trade off is: only half the capacitance value, higher loss (increased dissipation factor), lower ripple current rating and higher cost as compared to a standard uni-polarized part.
1 Series: NSP
5 Series: NACEN, NNR, NNA, NRESN and NSRN
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25. Radial Leaded Features
Appearance
Radial Leaded Features
Cathode lead (-) shorter than anode (+)
Cathode polarity band
Date code (YYWW) “9614” = 14th week of 1996
Temperature rating
Capacitance value (µF)
Voltage rating (VDC)
NIC logo
NIC NLE, NNR, NRE, NRSA, NRSx, NRWx, and NSR Series
(25+ Series)
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26. Axial Leaded Features Appearance Cathode (-) polarity band
Capacitance value (µF)
Voltage rating (VDC)
NIC logo
NIC NAE, NASA, NASS,
NAE-WT and NNA Series
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27. Snap-In Features Appearance Cathode (-) polarity band
Temperature rating
Capacitance value (µF)
Voltage rating (VDC)
NIC name
“CE” stands for Capacitor Electrolytic
NIC NRLM, NRLF, NRLMW
and NRLFW Series
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28. Surface Mount Cylindrical Features
Appearance
Surface Mount Cylindrical Features
Cathode (-) polarity band
Anode (+) polarity notch
Date code “YM”
“36”=6th month of 1993
Capacitance value (µF)
Voltage rating (VDC)
NIC NACxx Series
(15+ Series)
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29. Surface Mount Flat Chip Features
Appearance
Surface Mount Flat Chip Features
(+)
Anode (+) polarity band
Capacitance value (µF)
Voltage Code ( j = 6.3VDC)
Date Code (7N41 = Nov. 1997)
NIC NSP Series
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30. Surface Mount Flat Chip Features
Appearance
Surface Mount Flat Chip Features
(+)
Anode (+) and Cathode (-) identifiers
Cathode (-) notch in body
Capacitance value (µF)
Voltage rating (VDC)
NIC NACM Series
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31. Dimensions
Component size is describe diameter by length (Dø x L) dimensions in millimeters (mm). Dø
Lead spacing of radial leaded styles is variable (forming and crimping).
Tape and reel and ammo pack packaging styles also allow different lead space options.
It is important to review correct/preferred lead spacing with the customer at the time of quote/order. L
“TRST”
Straight Leads
on Tape
Lead Spacing
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32. Dimensions Dø Lead Spacing L
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33. Dimensions Dø Lead Spacing L
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34. Dimensions Dø L
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35. Dimensions DØ L
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36. Dimensions
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37. NRSA 101 M 16V 6.3X11 TR Part Numbering System
NIC NLE, NNR, NRE, NRS, NRSx, NRWx,
and NSR Series (25 Series)
NRSA 101 M 16V 6.3X11 TR
Tape & Reel Codes
TR = 5.0mm (0.197”) LS
TRF1 = 2.5mm (0.098”) LS
TRST = Straight Lead LS
TRN = 5.0mm Negative Lead First
Tape and Reel
Size: Dø X L (mm) : Diameter by Length
Working Voltage Rating (VDC)
Capacitance Value Tolerance: M = ±20%
Capacitance Value in uF: (3 digit code) First 2 digits are significant. Third digit is number of zeros. 100 = 10uF, 101 = 100uF, 332 = 3300uF. Values less than 10uF R = decimal 1R0 = 1.0uF, 4R7 = 4.7uF
Series
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38. NASA 472 M 16V 16X31 Part Numbering System
NIC NAE, NASA, NASS, NAE-WT and NNA Series
Tape & Reel
Dø = 3.5mm ~ 8mm are available on tape and reel
Tape and Reel Code = TR
Size: Dø X L (mm) : Diameter by Length
Working Voltage Rating (VDC)
Capacitance Value Tolerance: M = ±20%
Capacitance Value in uF: (3 digit code) First 2 digits are significant. Third digit is number of zeros. 100 = 10uF, 101 = 100uF, 332 = 3300uF. Values less than 10uF R = decimal 1R0 = 1.0uF, 4R7 = 4.7uF
Series
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39. NRLM 103 M 35V 25X40 Part Numbering System
NIC NRLM, NRLF, NRLMW and NRLFW Series
These large can styles are only available in bulk for hand insertion
Size: Dø X L (mm) : Diameter by Length
Working Voltage Rating (VDC)
Capacitance Value Tolerance: M = ±20%
Capacitance Value in uF: (3 digit code) First 2 digits are significant. Third digit is number of zeros. 100 = 10uF, 101 = 100uF, 332 = 3300uF. Values less than 10uF R = decimal 1R0 = 1.0uF, 4R7 = 4.7uF
Series
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40. NACE 221 M 16V 6.3X8 TR13 Part Numbering System
Tape & Reel Qty
3 & 4 mm Dø = 1500 pcs.
5mm Dø & 6.3x5.5 = 1000
6.3x6.3 = 800 pcs.
6.3X8 = 500 pcs.
8 & 10 mm Dø = 300 pcs.
12mm Dø= 200 pcs.
NACE 221 M 16V 6.3X8 TR13
NIC NACxx Series (14 Series)
Tape and Reel 330mm (13”) Reel
Size: Dø X L (mm) : Diameter by Length
Working Voltage Rating (VDC)
Capacitance Value Tolerance: M = ±20%
Capacitance Value in uF: (3 digit code) First 2 digits are significant. Third digit is number of zeros. 100 = 10uF, 101 = 100uF, 332 = 3300uF. Values less than 10uF R = decimal 1R0 = 1.0uF, 4R7 = 4.7uF
Series
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41. NIC NSP Series NSP 470 M 6.3V D TR Part Numbering System
Tape and Reel: pieces per 330mm (13”) Reel, mm tape with 8mm pitch
Size Code: D = 7.3mm x 4.3mm (L x W)
Working Voltage Rating (VDC)
Capacitance Value Tolerance: M = ±20%
Capacitance Value in uF: (3 digit code) First 2 digits are significant. Third digit is number of zeros. 100 = 10uF, 101 = 100uF, 332 = 3300uF. Values less than 10uF R = decimal 1R0 = 1.0uF, 4R7 = 4.7uF
Series
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42. NIC NACM Series NACM 100 M 25V 3.8X6.5 TR Part Numbering System
Tape & Reel Qty
3.8x6.5 = 3000 pcs.
4.8x7.3 = 2000 pcs.
Tape and Reel 380mm (15”) Reel
Size: W X L (mm) : Width by Length
Working Voltage Rating (VDC)
Capacitance Value Tolerance: M = ±20%
Capacitance Value in uF: (3 digit code) First 2 digits are significant. Third digit is number of zeros. 100 = 10uF, 101 = 100uF Values less than 10uF R = decimal R47 = 0.47uF, 1R0 = 1.0uF, 4R7 = 4.7uF
Series
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43. Worldwide Unit Shipment Forecast
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market
Source: Paumanok CARTS 1999
Worldwide Unit Shipment Forecast
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44. Average Worldwide Unit Price (ASP)
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market
Source: Paumanok CARTS 1999
Average Worldwide Unit Price (ASP)
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45. Worldwide Demand By Market Segment
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market
Source: Paumanok CARTS 1999
Worldwide Demand By Market Segment
Standard types include +85C, +105C Standard & Low ESR
Specialty types includes solid aluminum electrolytic, Flash/Strobe and large can
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46. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market
Most popular part style (with the most aggressive pricing) continues to be miniature +85°C rated general-purpose style radial leaded style parts.
( NIC NRSA, NRSS series )
Axial* and snap-in leaded styles both continue to grow at modest rates.
* - Recently UCC and Panasonic discontinued axial leaded style parts. We have been successful in converting axial leaded style customers over to NIC.
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47. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market
Largest growth has been for surface mount cylindrical can style parts.
Lower pricing, higher available capacitance values - voltage ratings and better safety factor, than tantalum style parts, have fueled growth
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48. Cross Referencing Surface Mount (see WEBSITE)
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49. Cross Referencing (see WEBSITE) Radial Leaded MOST POPULAR STYLE
Industry Standard

50. Cross Referencing (see WEBSITE)
Axial
Leaded
Cross Referencing
(see WEBSITE)
Axial Leaded Parts Discontinued in1998 by Panasonic and UCC
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51. Applications
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are used in virtually every segment of the electronics industry. Any product that "plugs into the wall" (receives it's power from the utility company) uses aluminum electrolytic capacitors in the power supply circuitry which converts AC voltage from the utility company into clean continuous DC voltage to power the circuitry.
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are also widely used to provide temporary voltage hold-up (they act as short-term energy sources) during transition periods (high load, line droops, transient events) within most electrical circuits.
POWER SUPPLY
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52. Applications
Typical markets/end-products using aluminum electrolytic capacitors include:
Power supplies (linear and switch mode), Point of Load (POL) Voltage regulators and Converters (DC-DC, AC-DC), Line voltage conditioning (UPS systems, PF correction) and inverters (DC-AC).
Computers and Peripherals (mother boards, monitors, disc / hard drives, modems, soundcards, graphic/video cards, printers, scanners…etc.)
Telecommunications / Networking equipment (phones, switchers, adapters, routers, hubs, LANs, Ethernet hardware, wireless communication… etc.)
Audio/Video equipment (CATV, recorders/cameras, signal processors, amplifiers, projectors… etc.)
Appliances (power and control systems)
Security and Alarm (sensors, cameras, display and control)
Automotive (electronic control and display systems)
Medical (electro-surgery, dialogistic, monitoring)
Industrial Controls / Data Acquisition
Office and business equipment (point of sale, scanners, copiers, printers, fax machines…etc.)
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53. Applications  
 Positive (anode) polarity indicator indicating electrolytic capacitor
Circuit
Schematics
Cathode (-) polarity indicator
indicating electrolytic capacitor
Energy storage / power source smoothing (voltage hold-up).
Power source noise filtering applications (shunts noise to ground).
AC signal bypass/filtering applications (shunts noise to ground).
Arc suppression (reduces high energy transients)
Also used in combination with a resistor or inductor
for circuit timing, filtering or tuning
Circuit A
Circuit B 
Circuit coupling (passes AC and blocks DC)
Also used in combination with a resistor or inductor for circuit timing, filtering or tuning
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54. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface mount and Leaded
Product : Power supplies
Application: Input-Output circuit energy storage and noise filtering
(1)  35VDC
SMT version: NACZF102M35V18X17TR
Leaded version: NRSA102M35V12.5X25 or
Leaded version: NRSA102M50V16X25
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55. Increasing output capacitance value lowers ESR and ripple voltage!
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface mount and Leaded
Product : Power supplies
Application: Output circuit energy storage and noise filtering
Increasing output capacitance value
lowers ESR and ripple voltage!
Output Ripple Voltage
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56. Catalog Characteristics
NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog page 12)
ESR
Table
MAXIMUM E.S.R. () AT 20°c AND 120Hz
Capacitance
Value
Voltage Ratings
Industry Standard
Test Frequency
120Hz = Full Rectified 60Hz
Cap ESR  
10, 
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57. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface Mount
Product : CCD cameras (video systems , security systems)
Application: On-board energy storage, DC supply line hold-up and noise filtering typically low voltage ( +5VDC) operation
4 ~ 6 SMT Aluminum typically per board
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58. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface Mount or Leaded
Product : Video accelerator and sound cards
Application: On-board energy storage, DC supply line hold-up and noise filtering typically low voltage ( +5VDC) operation
(19) SMT Aluminum
(2) Radial leaded Aluminum
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59. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface Mount or Leaded
Product : (DFP) digital flat-panel display card
Application: On-board energy storage, DC supply line hold-up and noise filtering typically low voltage ( +5VDC) operation
(15) SMT Aluminum
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60. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface Mount
Product : Digital Television (DTV)
Application: On-board energy storage, DC supply line hold-up and noise filtering typically low voltage ( +5VDC) operation
(15) SMT Aluminum
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61. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface mount and Leaded
End Product : Telecommunication Network Interface Cards (NIC)
Application: On-board energy storage, DC supply line hold-up and noise filtering typically low voltage ( +5VDC) operation
(2) Radial leaded Aluminum
(1) SMT Aluminum
(3) SMT Aluminum
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62. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface Mount or Leaded
Product : Modems (Telephone Interface)
10uF
(1) 50VDC
Non-Polarized Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
SMT version NACEN330M50V10X10.8
is available 33
50V
Speaker Circuit
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63. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface Mount or Leaded
End Product : VME bus motherboard (“VME” is widely accepted back-plane interconnection bus system developed by a consortium of companies led by Motorola, now standardized as IEEE )
Application: On-board energy storage, DC supply line hold-up and noise filtering typically low voltage ( +5VDC) operation
(9) SMT Aluminum
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64. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface mount and Leaded
Product : DC-DC Converters
Application: Input and Output circuit energy storage and noise filtering
DC-DC Converters:
Commonly used in…
Portable instruments
Battery operated digital products
Industrial power distribution
Telecom power supplies
Notebook and palmtop computers
GPS systems
Cellular Telecomm Infrastructure
(8) Radial Leaded Aluminum
(3) SMT Aluminum
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65. Applications (41) SMT Aluminum
Component Type: Surface Mount Aluminum Product : High Performance Video Gaming (Sony Play-Station)
(41) SMT Aluminum
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66. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Applications
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Component Type: Surface mount and Leaded
End Product : Computer motherboard
Application: On-board energy storage, DC supply line hold-up and noise filtering typically low voltage ( +5VDC) operation
(38) Radial leaded Aluminum
Large number used in output capacitor bank
to minimize ESR (and reduce ripple voltage).
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67. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Benefits
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors that sway customers:
Lowest cost… this is winning feature
Higher CV... than offered by other competing technologies
Safety… Aluminum electrolytic capacitors handle unforeseen transients without complaint, far better than competing technologies. “Soft” open circuit failure mode is preferred to short circuit failure mode of competing technologies.
Mature product with proven technology… It works
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68. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Trade-offs
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors that most customers accept or work around:
Life expectancy... is limited as liquid electrolyte dries out over time and temperature. Fortunately, this typically occurs long after the end product or assembly has reached it’s useful lifetime.
Reflow soldering only… surface mount style aluminum electrolytic capacitors can not be used in wave-flow soldering. Fortunately most SMT assemblies produced today are soldered using reflow soldering.
Component height... aluminum electrolytic capacitors tend to stand higher, as compared to competing technologies. For ultra-small applications these style capacitors are sometimes too physically large (i.e.... pocket phones, pagers, etc.)
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69. Competing Technologies
Competing - Alternate technologies
Tantalum Electrolytic:
+ Solid electrolyte (long life)
+ Lower profile (height) for height restrictive uses
+ Long term reliability is better
+ Low ESR - high ripple styles available
– More expensive than aluminum
– Limited to low voltages…
50VDC, 35VDC, 25VDC, etc)
– Shorting failure mode… Smoke - flames - fire hazard...
limited tolerance to transient events.
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70. Competing Technologies
Competing - Alternate technologies
Ceramics:
+ Low ESR - High Ripple Rating
+ Long term reliability is better
– More expensive for >1uF
– Very unstable at >1uF(capacitance value decreases dramatically with applied voltage and temperature)
– Limited to low voltage <25VDC for >1uF
– Shorting failure mode
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71. Customers may inquiry into the following:
Technical Info
Customers may inquiry into the following:
Leaded Component Taping Specifications:
Leaded components are supplied either bulk (bags) or tape and reel/tape and box (ammo pack).
Taping is in accordance with EIA-468-B (Radial) or EIA-296-E (Axial) guidelines.
You can find the taping specifications in our catalog (pages 10 &11) or at web site page:
Standard Lead Spacing “TR” = 5mm (0.20”)
Special Lead Spacing”TRF1” = 2.5mm (0.10”
Special Lead Spacing”TRST” = straight lead (no forming)
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72. Customers may inquiry into the following:
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Customers may inquiry into the following:
SMT Component Taping Specifications:
SMT components are supplied on tape and reel.
Taping is in accordance with EIA-481-1A guidelines.
You can find the taping specifications on the catalog data sheets for each product series or at web site:
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73. Customers may inquiry into the following:
Technical Info
Customers may inquiry into the following:
Soldering Land Patterns or Pads (SMT styles):
If the customer is looking for these, they are seeking the recommended land pattern dimensions.
These can be found on the catalog data sheets for each product series or from web site: .
PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

74. Customers may inquiry into the following:
Technical Info
Customers may inquiry into the following:
Soldering Profile (SMT styles):
The recommended soldering conditions SMT parts can withstand.
These can be found on the catalog data sheets for each product series or from web site: .
PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors