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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LKG2A821MESZAKLKG2A821MESZAKNichiconCAP ALUM 820UF ±20% 100V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A100 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
820 µF
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:
1.85 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,744
LKG2A821MESZBKLKG2A821MESZBKNichiconCAP ALUM 820UF ±20% 100V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A100 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
820 µF
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:
2.4 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,345
LKG2A821MESZCKLKG2A821MESZCKNichiconCAP ALUM 820UF ±20% 100V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A100 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
Audio
Capacitance:
820 µF
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 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,631
LKS1E103MESALKS1E103MESANichiconCAP ALUM 10000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
10 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:
2.45 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,089
LKS1E103MESBLKS1E103MESBNichiconCAP ALUM 10000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
10 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:
2.45 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,997
LKS1E103MESCLKS1E103MESCNichiconCAP ALUM 10000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
10 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:
2.45 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
20 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,540
LKS1E103MESYLKS1E103MESYNichiconCAP ALUM 10000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
10 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:
2.45 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 20 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,972
LKS1E103MESZLKS1E103MESZNichiconCAP ALUM 10000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
10 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:
2.45 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,219
LKS1E123MESALKS1E123MESANichiconCAP ALUM 12000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
12 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:
2.65 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,040
LKS1E123MESBLKS1E123MESBNichiconCAP ALUM 12000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
12 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%
1,839
LKS1E123MESCLKS1E123MESCNichiconCAP ALUM 12000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
12 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:
2.65 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,664
LKS1E123MESYLKS1E123MESYNichiconCAP ALUM 12000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
12 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:
2.65 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 20 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,442
LKS1E123MESZLKS1E123MESZNichiconCAP ALUM 12000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
12 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:
2.65 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,915
LKS1E153MESALKS1E153MESANichiconCAP ALUM 15000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
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:
3 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
952
LKS1E153MESZLKS1E153MESZNichiconCAP ALUM 15000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
15 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 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
531
LKS1E183MESALKS1E183MESANichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
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:
3.35 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,511
LKS1E183MESBLKS1E183MESBNichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
18 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:
3.35 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,057
LKS1E183MESCLKS1E183MESCNichiconCAP ALUM 18000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
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:
3.35 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,082
LKS1E223MESBLKS1E223MESBNichiconCAP ALUM 22000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
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:
3.75 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,303
LKS1E223MESCLKS1E223MESCNichiconCAP ALUM 22000UF ±20% 25V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A25 V-40°C - 85°C
Applications:
General Purpose
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:
3.75 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,370

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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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