The document provides an overview of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, including their characteristics, construction, types, dimensions, part numbering system, applications, and more. Key points covered include: - They are polarized components with anode and cathode terminals and dominate higher capacitance values. - Available in leaded and surface mount styles with capacitance values ranging from 0.1uF to 68,000uF. - Dimensional specifications include diameter by length and lead spacing/orientation. - Part numbering specifies values for capacitance, tolerance, voltage, size, and series. - Applications include common usage in various end products/industries.

1. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors NIC PRODUCT TRAINING

3. Capacitor Family Tree CAPACITORS ELECTROSTATIC CERAMIC FILM ELECTROLYTIC ALUMINUM TANTALUM LEADED SMT CYLINDRICAL CAN HORIZONTAL MOUNT PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors FLAT CHIP RADIAL AXIAL SNAP-IN

5. Capacitance (Cap) Value Characteristic Capacitance Value in…  F = micro - Farad = 1 x 10 -6 F = 0.000001F NIC offers aluminum electrolytic capacitance values ranging from… 0.1uF ~ 68,000uF 0.0000001F ~ 0.068 F Most call outs are from 1uF ~ 1000uF C 100uF  PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

6. Capacitance Tolerance Characteristic 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 C  100uF ± 20% ( M ) PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

7. Voltage Characteristic Voltage Rating ( VDC ): NIC offers voltage ratings from… 2.0VDC ~ 450VDC Most call outs are from 10VDC ~ 100VDC C  100uF ± 20%(M) 50VDC PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

8. Leakage Current Characteristic C 100uF ±20%( M ) 50VDC Leakage Current (uA) 1uA = 0.000001A Insulation Resistance (Meg-Ohm) 1Meg-Ohm = 1,000,000 ohm IR LC IR = 1 Meg  LC = 50uA  PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

9. ESR - Ripple Current Characteristics IR C 100uF ±20%( M ) 50VDC Ripple Current Rating (mA) 1mA = 0.001A ESR = E quivalent S eries R esistance (Ohm ;  ) LC IR = 1 Meg  LC = 50uA ESR AC Current Ripple Current ESR = 1.66  Ripple Current Rating = 230mA  PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

10. Component Characteristics 100uF ±20%( M ) 50VDC IR = 1 Meg-Ohm LC = 50uA ESR = 1.66Ohm Ripple Current Rating = 230mA NIC P/N: NRSA101M50V8X11.5  PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

11. Catalog Characteristics NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog data sheet) Voltage Range Capacitance 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 Temperature Range PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

12. Catalog Characteristics NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog page 12) PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors TEMPERATURE 5mm ~ 8mm diameters   10mm diameter  OF OPERATION DURATION OF OPERATION DURATION OF OPERATION +35  C 64,000 HOURS (7.3 years) 128,000 HOURS (14.6 years) +45  C 32,000 HOURS (3.6 years) 64,000 HOURS (7.3 years) +55  C 16,000 HOURS (1.8 years) 32,000 HOURS (3.6 years) +65  C 8000 HOURS 16,000 HOURS (1.8 years) +75  C 4000 HOURS 8000 HOURS +85  C 2000 HOURS 4000 HOURS ±20%

13. Catalog Characteristics NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog page 12) ESR Table Capacitance Value Voltage Ratings ESR for 100uF MAXIMUM E.S.R. (  ) AT 20°c AND 120Hz Industry Standard Test Frequency 120Hz = Full Rectified 60Hz PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

14. Catalog Characteristics NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog page 12) Ripple Current Rating Table Capacitance Value Voltage Ratings Ripple Current Rating for 100uF PERMISSIBLE RIPPLE CURRENT (mA rms) AT 85°C AND 120Hz Industry Standard Test Frequency 120Hz = Full Rectified 60Hz Test Temperature Is Rated Temperature (+85°C) PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

15. Impedance Characteristic IR C Impedance is the total AC resistance (ohm) the capacitor presents to the circuit. Z = Impedance (Ohm) ESR Z (  ) The impedance includes the capacitive and inductive reactance ( Xc and X L ) and the ESR. The impedance value will be dependent upon the capacitance value, the frequency and the capacitor construction.  PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

16. Impedance & ESR Characteristics ESR & Impedance (Ohm) Frequency Impedance ESR PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

18. Anode( + ) Foil Separator paper Cathode ( - ) Foil Separator paper Separator paper prevents shorting and act as medium to hold electrolyte Construction PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

19. Anode (+) Separator Paper Cathode (-) Leads Construction PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Capacitor Element is Wound Up

20. Can End Seal “ Bung ” Capacitor Element Liquid Electrolyte Mechanical seal PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Construction

21. Electrolyte Anode ( + ) Cathode( - ) Oxide Dielectric Separator Paper Liquid electrolyte becomes extension of cathode. Construction PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

32. D ø L Lead Spacing Dimensions PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

33. D ø L Lead Spacing PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Dimensions

34. D ø L Dimensions PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

35. L D Ø Dimensions PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

36. PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Dimensions

43. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market Source: Paumanok PublicationsInc.presented @ CARTS 1999 Worldwide Unit Shipment Forecast PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

44. Source: Paumanok PublicationsInc.presented @ CARTS 1999 Average Worldwide Unit Price (ASP) Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

45. Source: Paumanok PublicationsInc.presented @ 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 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Market PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

48. Cross Referencing Surface Mount PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors (see WEBSITE)

49. Cross Referencing Radial Leaded Industry Standard MOST POPULAR STYLE (see WEBSITE)

50. Cross Referencing Axial Leaded Axial Leaded Parts Discontinued in1998 by Panasonic and UCC PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors (see WEBSITE)

54. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Component Type: Surface mount and Leaded Product : Power supplies Application: Input-Output circuit energy storage and noise filtering ( 1 ) 1000uF @  35VDC SMT version: NACZF102M35V18X17TR Leaded version: NRSA102M35V12.5X25 or Leaded version: NRSA102M50V16X25

55. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Component Type: Surface mount and Leaded Product : Power supplies Application: Output circuit energy storage and noise filtering Output Ripple Voltage Increasing output capacitance value lowers ESR and ripple voltage!

56. Catalog Characteristics NRSA Series Characteristics (catalog page 12) ESR Table Capacitance Value Voltage Ratings MAXIMUM E.S.R. (  ) AT 20°c AND 120Hz Industry Standard Test Frequency 120Hz = Full Rectified 60Hz Cap ESR 1000 0.266  4700 0.077  10,000 0.056  PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

57. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 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

58. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 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

59. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 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

60. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 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

61. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 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

62. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Component Type: Surface Mount or Leaded Product : Modems (Telephone Interface) ( 1 ) 33uF @ 50VDC Non-Polarized Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor SMT version NACEN330M50V10X10.8 is available Speaker Circuit 10uF 33 50V

63. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 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 1014. ) Application: On-board energy storage, DC supply line hold-up and noise filtering typically low voltage (  +5VDC) operation ( 9 ) SMT Aluminum

65. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Component Type: Surface Mount Aluminum Product : High Performance Video Gaming (Sony Play-Station) ( 41 ) SMT Aluminum

66. Applications PRODUCT TRAINING: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 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).