Electrolytic capacitor data

Where can I buy aluminum electrolytic capacitors?

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are available at Mouser Electronics. Mouser offers inventory, pricing, & datasheets for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors.

What is the international standard for aluminum electrolytic capacitors?

The international standard for aluminum electrolytic capacitors is IEC 60384-4. The sectional specification mentioned above is complemented by a set of detail specifications that applies to specific design types (e.g. electrolytic capacitors with axial wire leads).

What is the anode of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor?

The anode of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor is an aluminum foil of extreme purity. The effec-tive surface area of this foil is greatly enlarged (by a factor of up to 200) by electrochemical etch-ing in order to achieve the maximum possible capacitance values.

What is a cathode in an Alumi-NUM electrolytic capacitor?

In contrast to other capacitors, the counter electrode (the cathode) of alumi-num electrolytic capacitors is a conductive liquid, the operating electrolyte. A second aluminum foil, the so-called cathode foil, serves as a large-surfaced contact area for passing current to the oper-ating electrolyte.

What are the characteristics of electrolytic capacitors?

The lifetime, service life, load life or useful life of electrolytic capacitors is a special characteristic of non-solid aluminium electrolytic capacitors, whose liquid electrolyte can evaporate over time. Lowering the electrolyte level affects the electrical parameters of the capacitors.

What are the different sizes of electrolytic capacitors?

There are different sizes of capacitor ranging from 3 mm in diameter for 5 mm in height up to 90 mm for 210 mm . Now, AEC became the model for all modern electrolytic capacitors due to their range of voltage ratings and capacitances. This advantage is useful in power supply filters where they are the most common component .