Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

Category Introduction

Aluminum polymer capacitors, like their standard electrolytic counterparts, are a polarized capacitor type based on an aluminum electrode material with an aluminum oxide dielectric, but distinguished from them by their use of a conductive polymer material instead of traditional fluid electrolytes. Relative to standard aluminum electrolytic capacitors, polymer types tend to exhibit improved electrical performance in exchange for higher cost and greater sensitivity to the operating environment.

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APXF6R3ARA151ME40G
APXF6R3ARA151ME40G
CAP ALUM POLY 150UF 20% 6.3V SMD
United Chemi-Con
948 $0.72
NPCAP™-PXF Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer150 µF±20%6.3 V20mOhm3000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose--2.7 A @ 100 kHz--0.197" Dia (5.00mm)0.165" (4.20mm)0.209" L x 0.209" W (5.30mm x 5.30mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
A765EB107M1CLAE025
A765EB107M1CLAE025
CAP ALUM POLY 100UF 20% 16V SMD
KEMET
616 $0.77
A765 Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer100 µF±20%16 V25mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-125 mA @ 120 Hz2.5 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
APXG160ARA181MF61G
APXG160ARA181MF61G
CAP ALUM POLY 180UF 20% 16V SMD
United Chemi-Con
1,120 $0.86
NPCAP™-PXG Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer180 µF±20%16 V22mOhm15000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose--3.3 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.240" (6.10mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
875105344010
875105344010
CAP ALUM POLY 100UF 20% 16V SMD
Würth Elektronik
271 $0.66
WCAP-PSLP Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer100 µF±20%16 V20mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-134.5 mA @ 120 Hz2.69 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.228" (5.80mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
RL81C221MDN1KX
RL81C221MDN1KX
CAP ALUM POLY 220UF 20% 16V T/H
Nichicon
655 $1.01
FPCAP, RL8 Cut Tape (CT) ActivePolymer220 µF±20%16 V12mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-500 mA @ 120 Hz5 A @ 100 kHz-0.138" (3.50mm)0.315" Dia (8.00mm)0.315" (8.00mm)-Through HoleRadial, Can
RL80J471MDNASQKX
RL80J471MDNASQKX
CAP ALUM POLY 470UF 20% 6.3V T/H
Nichicon
149 $1.04
FPCAP, RL8 Cut Tape (CT) ActivePolymer470 µF±20%6.3 V8mOhm5000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-570 mA @ 120 Hz5.7 A @ 100 kHz-0.138" (3.50mm)0.315" Dia (8.00mm)0.315" (8.00mm)-Through HoleRadial, Can
875105244013
875105244013
CAP ALUM POLY 220UF 20% 10V SMD
Würth Elektronik
1,260 $0.69
WCAP-PSLP Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer220 µF±20%10 V30mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-98.5 mA @ 120 Hz1.97 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.228" (5.80mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
APXG160ARA331MH70G
APXG160ARA331MH70G
CAP ALUM POLY 330UF 20% 16V SMD
United Chemi-Con
320 $1.07
NPCAP™-PXG Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer330 µF±20%16 V22mOhm15000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose--3.3 A @ 100 kHz--0.315" Dia (8.00mm)0.276" (7.00mm)0.327" L x 0.327" W (8.30mm x 8.30mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
6SVPE220MW
6SVPE220MW
CAP ALUM POLY 220UF 20% 6.3V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
597 $1.18
OS-CON™, SVPE Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer220 µF±20%6.3 V15mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-157.5 mA @ 120 Hz3.15 A @ 100 kHz--0.197" Dia (5.00mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.209" L x 0.209" W (5.30mm x 5.30mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
6SVPE150M
6SVPE150M
CAP ALUM POLY 150UF 20% 6.3V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
445 $1.20
OS-CON™, SVPE Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer150 µF±20%6.3 V12mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-176 mA @ 120 Hz3.52 A @ 100 kHz--0.197" Dia (5.00mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.209" L x 0.209" W (5.30mm x 5.30mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
16SVPF82M
16SVPF82M
CAP ALUM POLY 82UF 20% 16V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
558 $1.26
OS-CON™, SVPF Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer82 µF±20%16 V27mOhm5000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-150 mA @ 120 Hz3 A @ 100 kHz--0.197" Dia (5.00mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.209" L x 0.209" W (5.30mm x 5.30mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
16SVPC100M
16SVPC100M
CAP ALUM POLY 100UF 20% 16V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
681 $1.18
OS-CON™, SVPC Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer100 µF±20%16 V24mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-124.5 mA @ 120 Hz2.49 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
6SVPC330M
6SVPC330M
CAP ALUM POLY 330UF 20% 6.3V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
16 $1.19
OS-CON™, SVPC Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer330 µF±20%6.3 V17mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-169.5 mA @ 120 Hz3.39 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
16SVP22M
16SVP22M
CAP ALUM POLY 22UF 20% 16V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
780 $1.26
OS-CON™, SVP Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer22 µF±20%16 V90mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-53 mA @ 120 Hz1.06 A @ 100 kHz--0.197" Dia (5.00mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.209" L x 0.209" W (5.30mm x 5.30mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
6SVP47M
6SVP47M
CAP ALUM POLY 47UF 20% 6.3V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
495 $1.26
OS-CON™, SVP Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer47 µF±20%6.3 V70mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-55 mA @ 120 Hz1.1 A @ 100 kHz--0.197" Dia (5.00mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.209" L x 0.209" W (5.30mm x 5.30mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
PCK0J221MCO1GS
PCK0J221MCO1GS
CAP ALUM POLY 220UF 20% 6.3V SMD
Nichicon
9 $1.36
PCK Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer220 µF±20%6.3 V10mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose--3.9 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
20SVP22M
20SVP22M
CAP ALUM POLY 22UF 20% 20V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
385 $1.40
OS-CON™, SVP Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer22 µF±20%20 V60mOhm2000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-72.5 mA @ 120 Hz1.45 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
HHXA350ARA470MF61G
HHXA350ARA470MF61G
CAP ALUM POLY HYB 47UF 35V SMD
United Chemi-Con
175 $1.44
HXA Tape & Reel (TR) Not For New DesignsHybrid47 µF±20%35 V60mOhm4000 Hrs @ 125°C-55°C ~ 125°CAEC-Q200Automotive--900 mA @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.240" (6.10mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
20SVPF120M
20SVPF120M
CAP ALUM POLY 120UF 20% 20V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
613 $1.42
OS-CON™, SVPF Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer120 µF±20%20 V25mOhm5000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-160 mA @ 120 Hz3.2 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD
16SVPF180M
16SVPF180M
CAP ALUM POLY 180UF 20% 16V SMD
Panasonic Electronic Components
395 $1.44
OS-CON™, SVPF Tape & Reel (TR) ActivePolymer180 µF±20%16 V22mOhm5000 Hrs @ 105°C-55°C ~ 105°C-General Purpose-165 mA @ 120 Hz3.3 A @ 100 kHz--0.248" Dia (6.30mm)0.236" (6.00mm)0.260" L x 0.260" W (6.60mm x 6.60mm)Surface MountRadial, Can - SMD

About Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

What are Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors?

Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors are advanced electronic components that serve as energy storage devices in various electronic circuits. These capacitors utilize a solid conductive polymer as the electrolyte, which significantly enhances their performance compared to traditional liquid electrolytic capacitors. The basic operating principle involves storing electrical energy in an electric field created between two conductive plates, separated by a dielectric material. The use of a polymer electrolyte allows for lower equivalent series resistance (ESR), higher ripple current capability, and improved frequency characteristics, making them ideal for high-performance applications.

Types of Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

Surface-Mount Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

These capacitors are designed for surface-mount technology (SMT) applications, offering compact size and ease of integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs). They are commonly used in consumer electronics, telecommunications, and automotive electronics due to their small footprint and high reliability.

Radial Lead Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

Radial lead capacitors feature leads extending from the bottom, making them suitable for through-hole mounting. They are often used in power supplies and industrial equipment where higher capacitance values and voltage ratings are required. Their robust design ensures durability in demanding environments.

Snap-In Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

These capacitors are characterized by their snap-in terminals, which facilitate easy installation in power electronics and energy storage systems. They are ideal for applications requiring high capacitance and voltage ratings, such as renewable energy systems and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

How to choose Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors?

When selecting Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors, several key parameters must be considered:

  • Capacitance Value: Determine the required capacitance based on the application's energy storage needs.
  • Voltage Rating: Ensure the capacitor can handle the maximum voltage in the circuit.
  • Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR): Choose a capacitor with low ESR for high-frequency applications.
  • Ripple Current: Select a capacitor that can handle the expected ripple current without overheating.
  • Temperature Range: Consider the operating temperature range to ensure reliability in the intended environment.

Evaluating product quality involves reviewing supplier certifications, product datasheets, and customer reviews. Environmental factors such as humidity and temperature fluctuations should be considered, and installation requirements should align with the capacitor's design specifications to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Applications of Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors

Consumer Electronics

In consumer electronics, Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors are used in devices like smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles. They provide stable power delivery, reduce noise, and enhance the overall performance of these gadgets.

Automotive Industry

These capacitors are integral to automotive electronics, including infotainment systems, engine control units, and electric vehicle powertrains. They offer high reliability and efficiency, crucial for the demanding automotive environment.

Telecommunications

In telecommunications, Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors are employed in base stations, routers, and network infrastructure equipment. They ensure stable power supply and signal integrity, essential for uninterrupted communication services.

Industrial Equipment

Industrial applications benefit from these capacitors in motor drives, power supplies, and control systems. Their ability to handle high ripple currents and withstand harsh conditions makes them suitable for industrial use.

Renewable Energy Systems

In renewable energy systems, such as solar inverters and wind turbines, Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors are used for energy storage and power conditioning. Their high capacitance and voltage ratings support efficient energy conversion and storage.