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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LAR2G681MELC45LAR2G681MELC45NichiconCAP ALUM 680UF ±20% 400V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A400 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
680 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
4.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
3.032 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
2.12 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
45 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,721
LAR2W101MELA25LAR2W101MELA25NichiconCAP ALUM 100UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
100 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
2.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
986.7 mA @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
690 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,991
LAR2W101MELZ30LAR2W101MELZ30NichiconCAP ALUM 100UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
100 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
986.7 mA @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
690 mA @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,441
LAR2W121MELA30LAR2W121MELA30NichiconCAP 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):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 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:
30 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
889
LAR2W121MELZ35LAR2W121MELZ35NichiconCAP 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:
2000 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 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
503
LAR2W151MELA30LAR2W151MELA30NichiconCAP 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:
2000 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 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,399
LAR2W151MELB25LAR2W151MELB25NichiconCAP 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):
2.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 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:
25 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,625
LAR2W151MELZ40LAR2W151MELZ40NichiconCAP 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:
2000 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 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,671
LAR2W181MELA35LAR2W181MELA35NichiconCAP 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:
2000 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:
35 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,600
LAR2W181MELB30LAR2W181MELB30NichiconCAP 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):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 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:
30 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,638
LAR2W181MELZ45LAR2W181MELZ45NichiconCAP 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:
2000 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 22 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,274
LAR2W221MELA40LAR2W221MELA40NichiconCAP 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:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.502 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.05 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
40 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
601
LAR2W221MELB30LAR2W221MELB30NichiconCAP 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):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.502 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.05 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
909
LAR2W221MELC25LAR2W221MELC25NichiconCAP 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):
2.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.502 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.05 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
25 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,794
LAR2W271MELA50LAR2W271MELA50NichiconCAP 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):
5.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.759 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.23 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 25 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
767
LAR2W271MELB35LAR2W271MELB35NichiconCAP 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):
3.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.759 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.23 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
35 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
1,471
LAR2W271MELC30LAR2W271MELC30NichiconCAP 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):
3.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
1.759 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.23 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
30 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
546
LAR2W331MELB40LAR2W331MELB40NichiconCAP 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):
4.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 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:
40 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
705
LAR2W331MELC35LAR2W331MELC35NichiconCAP 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):
3.7 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 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:
35 x 35 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
538
LAR2W391MELB50LAR2W391MELB50NichiconCAP ALUM 390UF ±20% 450V SNAP-INAluminum Electrolytic CapacitorsN/A450 V-25°C - 105°C
Applications:
General Purpose
Capacitance:
390 µF
ESR:
N/A
Height Seated (Max):
5.2 cm
Impedance:
N/A
Lead Spacing:
N/A
Lifetime @ Temp:
2000 h @ 105°C
Polarization:
Polar
Ratings:
N/A
Ripple Current High Frequency:
2.302 A @ 50 kHz
Ripple Current Low Frequency:
1.61 A @ 120 Hz
Size / Dimension:
50 x 30 mm
Surface Mount Land Size:
N/A
Tolerance:
-20%~20%
606

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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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