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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LKG1C153MESZAKLKG1C153MESZAKNichiconCAP ALUM 15000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
15 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
2.5 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,677
LKG1C182MESZCKLKG1C182MESZCKNichiconCAP ALUM 1800UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
1.8 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
2.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.2 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,927
LKG1C183MESAAKLKG1C183MESAAKNichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
18 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
2.6 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
658
LKG1C183MESABKLKG1C183MESABKNichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
18 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
5.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
3.5 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
881
LKG1C183MESBAKLKG1C183MESBAKNichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
18 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
2.65 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
776
LKG1C183MESBBKLKG1C183MESBBKNichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
18 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
3.4 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,953
LKG1C183MESCBKLKG1C183MESCBKNichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
18 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
3.45 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,413
LKG1C183MESZAKLKG1C183MESZAKNichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
18 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
2.8 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
575
LKG1C222MESBCKLKG1C222MESBCKNichiconCAP ALUM 2200UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
2.2 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
2.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.35 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
20 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
620
LKG1C222MESYBKLKG1C222MESYBKNichiconCAP ALUM 2200UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
2.2 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
2.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.1 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
20 x 20 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,193
LKG1C222MESYCKLKG1C222MESYCKNichiconCAP ALUM 2200UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
2.2 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.35 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 20 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
745
LKG1C223MESAAKLKG1C223MESAAKNichiconCAP ALUM 22000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
22 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
2.95 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
883
LKG1C223MESBAKLKG1C223MESBAKNichiconCAP ALUM 22000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
22 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
2.9 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
536
LKG1C223MESBBKLKG1C223MESBBKNichiconCAP ALUM 22000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
22 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
3.8 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,735
LKG1C223MESCAKLKG1C223MESCAKNichiconCAP ALUM 22000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
22 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
2.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
2.9 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
625
LKG1C223MESCBKLKG1C223MESCBKNichiconCAP ALUM 22000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
22 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
3.8 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,440
LKG1C272MESACKLKG1C272MESACKNichiconCAP ALUM 2700UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
2.7 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
2.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.75 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
851
LKG1C272MESYCKLKG1C272MESYCKNichiconCAP ALUM 2700UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
2.7 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.75 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 20 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,274
LKG1C273MESAAKLKG1C273MESAAKNichiconCAP ALUM 27000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
27 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
5.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
3.4 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,919
LKG1C273MESBAKLKG1C273MESBAKNichiconCAP ALUM 27000UF ±20% 16V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A16 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
27 mF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
1000 h @ 85°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
N/A
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
3.25 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,989

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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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