Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Find the right aluminum electrolytic capacitor for your power design. Our catalog covers surface-mount (SMD) and radial-lead capacitors for board-level designs, as well as snap-in and screw-terminal capacitors for high-power equipment. Contact our team for help sourcing standard, long-life and hard-to-find parts.

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LGZ2W121MELB35LGZ2W121MELB35NichiconCAP ALUM 120UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
120 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.03 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
720 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,268
LGZ2W121MELC25LGZ2W121MELC25NichiconCAP ALUM 120UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
120 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
2.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.03 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
720 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,841
LGZ2W151MELB40LGZ2W151MELB40NichiconCAP ALUM 150UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
150 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.13 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
790 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,905
LGZ2W151MELC30LGZ2W151MELC30NichiconCAP ALUM 150UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
150 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.13 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
790 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,004
LGZ2W181MELB45LGZ2W181MELB45NichiconCAP ALUM 180UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
180 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.244 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
870 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
773
LGZ2W181MELC35LGZ2W181MELC35NichiconCAP ALUM 180UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
180 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.244 A @ 100 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
870 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
830
LGZ2W221MELB50LGZ2W221MELB50NichiconCAP ALUM 220UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
220 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
5.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.43 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,301
LGZ2W221MELC40LGZ2W221MELC40NichiconCAP ALUM 220UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
220 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.43 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
931
LGZ2W271MELC45LGZ2W271MELC45NichiconCAP ALUM 270UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
270 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.702 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.19 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
679
LGZ2W331MELC50LGZ2W331MELC50NichiconCAP ALUM 330UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
330 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
5.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.973 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.38 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,648
LGZ2W820MELB25LGZ2W820MELB25NichiconCAP ALUM 82UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
82 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
2.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
20000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
800.8 mA @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
560 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,336
LHT2W221MELB30LHT2W221MELB30NichiconCAP ALUM 220UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
220 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.3 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.602 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.12 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
659
LHT2W271MELB35LHT2W271MELB35NichiconCAP ALUM 270UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
270 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.8 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.816 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.27 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
540
LHT2W271MELC30LHT2W271MELC30NichiconCAP ALUM 270UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
270 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.3 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.916 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.34 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
912
LHT2W331MELB45LHT2W331MELB45NichiconCAP ALUM 330UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
330 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.8 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
2.116 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.48 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
968
LHT2W331MELC35LHT2W331MELC35NichiconCAP ALUM 330UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
330 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.8 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
2.159 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.51 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,114
LHT2W391MELB50LHT2W391MELB50NichiconCAP ALUM 390UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
390 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
5.3 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
2.345 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.64 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,570
LHT2W391MELC40LHT2W391MELC40NichiconCAP ALUM 390UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
390 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.3 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
2.431 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.7 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
821
LHT2W471MELB55LHT2W471MELB55NichiconCAP ALUM 470UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
470 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
5.8 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
2.631 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.84 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
55 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,931
LHT2W471MELC45LHT2W471MELC45NichiconCAP ALUM 470UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-40°C - 125°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
470 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.8 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
3000 h @ 125°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
2.731 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.91 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
648

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About Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors offer the most capacitance for the cost of any common capacitor type, which makes them the standard choice for bulk energy storage and filtering in power circuits. An etched aluminum foil with a thin oxide layer and an electrolyte packs high capacitance into a compact can, at voltages from low-voltage logic rails to high-voltage power stages.

Because they are polarized and their electrolyte ages with heat, the ratings that matter most are capacitance, voltage, ripple current, temperature and rated lifetime. Series differ mainly in how they balance these: long-life series for equipment that runs hot around the clock, low-ESR series for switching power supplies, and automotive-grade and audio-grade series for their specialized requirements. Suntsu sources these capacitors alongside our timing devices and integrated circuits for automotive, industrial and power applications.

Common Applications of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

  • Power supply filtering: smoothing rectified DC and holding up output rails in AC-DC and DC-DC converters
  • DC link and bulk storage: snap-in and screw-terminal capacitors in inverters, motor drives, UPS and solar systems
  • Automotive electronics: automotive-grade series for engine control units, lighting and infotainment
  • Audio equipment: audio-grade capacitors for amplifier power supplies and signal coupling
  • Industrial and lighting: LED drivers, welding equipment and industrial controls that need high capacitance at high voltage

How to Choose the Right Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor

Selecting the right aluminum electrolytic capacitor comes down to four key specifications:

Capacitance and Voltage: Match the µF value to your filtering or hold-up needs, and choose a rated voltage with headroom above your circuit’s maximum voltage, including ripple peaks.

Ripple Current and ESR: Make sure the rated ripple current covers the AC current the capacitor will carry. Low-ESR series run cooler in switching power supplies.

Temperature and Lifetime: Lifetime roughly doubles for every 10°C below the rated temperature, so pick a temperature rating and hour rating that suit how hot and how long your product will run.

Mounting Type and Size: Choose SMD or radial lead for board-level designs, snap-in for higher-power boards and screw terminal for chassis-mounted power equipment. Confirm the diameter and height fit your layout.

Check each product’s datasheet to confirm these specs align with your design before ordering.

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