A553EE331M450A

Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors **ALA8A, +105°C** 

## **Overview** 

## **Applications** 

The KEMET ALA8A snap-in capacitors are designed for automotive applications. They can withstand vibration up to 10 g in accordance with the demanding requirements of the Automotive Electronics Council's AEC–Q200 qualification. The ALA8A capacitance values cover a range from 120 to 680 µF and a voltage range of 400 to 500 V. 

Typical applications for the ALA8A capacitor is mainly in the field of e-mobility, such as on-board chargers, inverters, or wall boxes. 

## **Benefits** 

- Designed for automotive usage 

- Vibration proof 10 g 

- AEC–Q200 

- Operational lifetime of 2,000 hours at +105°C (VR IR applied) 

- High ripple current 

- High voltage 

- Excellent surge voltage capability 

- PET sleeve and Lexan disc are recognized to UL: QMTR2, UL No. E358957 

_(Other options available upon request)_ 

- Optimized designs available upon request 

## **Part Number System** 

|**ALA8A**|**A**|**361**|**CE**|**450**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Series|Termination|Capacitance Code (µF)|Size Code|Rated Voltage (VDC)|
|Snap-In Aluminum<br>Electrolytic|See Termination Table|First two digits represent<br>significant figures. Third<br>digit specifies number of<br>zeros.|See Dimension Table|400 = 400<br>450 = 450<br>500 = 500|



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## **Performance Characteristics** 

|**Item**|**Performance Characteristics**|**Performance Characteristics**|**Performance Characteristics**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Capacitance Range|120 – 680 µF|||
|Rated Voltage|400 – 500 VDC|||
|Operating Temperature|−40 to +105°C|||
|Storage Temperature|−55 to +105°C|||
|Capacitance Tolerance|±20% at 100 Hz/+20°C|||
|Operational Lifetime|D (mm)|Rated Voltage and Ripple Current at +105°C (hours)||
||25|2,000||
||30|||
||35|||
|End of Life Requirement|VR> 100 VDC ∆ C/C < ±15%, ESR < 3 x ESR Limit, IL < initial specifed limit|||
|Shelf Life|2,000 hours at +85°C or 30,000 hours at +40°C 0 VDC|||
|Leakage Current|I = 0.003 CV or 6,000 µA (whichever is smaller)|||
||C = rated capacitance (µF), V = rated voltage (VDC). Voltage applied for 5 minutes at +20°C.|||
|Vibration Test Specifcations||Procedure|Requirements|
||D ≤ 35 mm|1.5 mm displacement amplitude<br>or 10 G maximum acceleration.<br>Vibration applied for three directions<br>of 4-hour sessions at 10 – 2,000 Hz.<br>(Capacitor clamped by body.)|No leakage of electrolyte<br>or other visible damage.<br>Deviations in capacitance from<br>initial measurements must not<br>exceed ∆ C/C < 5%|
|Standards|AEC–Q200: aluminum electrolytic capacitors<br>IEC 60384–4 long life grade 40/85/56|||



## **Surge Voltage** 

|**Test Condition**|**Voltage (VDC)**|**Voltage (VDC)**|**Voltage (VDC)**|
|---|---|---|---|
||400|450|500|
|≤ 30 second surge followed by a no load period<br>of 330 seconds, 1,000 cycles at +105°C|440|495|550|



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## **Test Method & Performance** 

||**Endurance Life Test**|**Endurance Life Test**|
|---|---|---|
|Conditions|Performance||
|Temperature|+105°C||
|Test Duration|2,000 hours||
|Ripple Current|Rated ripple current in specifed table||
|Voltage|The sum of DC voltage and the peak AC voltage must not exceed the rated voltage of the capacitor||
|**Performance**|**The following specifcations will be satisfed when the capacitor is tested at +20°C:**||
|Capacitance Change|≥ 400 V|Within 10% of the initial value|
|Equivalent Series Resistance|Does not exceed 150% of the initial limit||
|Leakage Current|Does not exceed leakage current limit||



## **Dimensions – Millimeters** 

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|**Size Code**|**Dimensions in mm**|**Dimensions in mm**|**Approximate**<br>**Weight**<br>**Grams**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**D**|**L**||
||−0/+1|±2||
|||||
|BC|25|35|30|
|BD|25|40|35|
|BE|25|45|40|
|BF|25|50|45|
|CB|30|30|40|
|CC|30|35|45|
|CD|30|40|50|
|CE|30|45|55|
|CF|30|50|60|
|DC|35|35|60|
|DD|35|40|65|
|DE|35|45|75|
|DF|35|50|80|
|Note: Dimensions include sleeving||||



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## **Termination Tables** 

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Termination  Termination  LL<br>Code Style ±1<br>Standard Termination Option<br>A 2 Pin  6.3<br>Other Termination Options<br>D 2 Pin  4.0<br>F 3 Pin  4.0<br>Dimensions in mm<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Style A/D** 

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## **Shelf Life** 

The capacitance, ESR, and impedance of a capacitor will not change significantly after extended storage periods; however, the leakage current will very slowly increase. KEMET products are particularly stable and allow a shelf life in excess of three years at 40°C. See sectional specification under each product series for specific data. 

## **Re-age (Reforming) Procedure** 

Apply the rated voltage to the capacitor at room temperature for a period of one hour or until the leakage current has fallen to a steady value below the specified limit. During re-aging, a maximum charging current of twice the specified leakage current or 5 mA (whichever is greater) is suggested. 

## **Reliability** 

The reliability of a component can be defined as the probability that it will perform satisfactorily under a given set of conditions for a given length of time. 

In practice, it is impossible to predict with absolute certainty how any individual component will perform. Therefore, we must utilize probability theory. It is also necessary to clearly define the level of stress involved (e.g., operating voltage, ripple current, temperature, and time.) Finally, the meaning of satisfactory performance must be defined by specifying a set of conditions, which determine the end of life of the component. 

KEMET provides an online life calculator that can be used to predict hours of life for a given part number in specific application conditions. This can be found at: https://elc.kemet.com. 

## **End of Life Definition** 

Catastrophic failure: short circuit, open circuit or safety vent operation 

Parametric Failure: 

- Change in capacitance > ±15% 

- Leakage current > initial specified limit 

- ESR > 3 x ESR Limit 

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## **Environmental Compliance** 

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All Part Numbers in this datasheet are Reach and RoHS compliant and Halogen-Free. 

As an environmentally conscious company, KEMET is working continuously with improvements concerning the environmental effects of both our capacitors and their production. 

In Europe (RoHS Directive) and in some other geographical areas such as China, legislation has been put in place to prevent the use of some hazardous materials, such as lead (Pb), in electronic equipment. All products in this catalog are produced to help our customers' obligations to guarantee their products and fulfill these legislative requirements. The only material of concern in our products has been lead (Pb), which has been removed from all designs to fulfill the requirement of containing less than 0.1% of lead in any homogeneous material. KEMET will closely follow any changes in legislation worldwide and make any necessary changes in its products, whenever needed. 

Some customer segments such as medical, military and automotive electronics may still require the use of lead in electrode coatings. To clarify the situation and distinguish products from each other, a special symbol is used on the packaging labels for RoHS compatible capacitors. 

Due to customer requirements, there may appear additional markings such as lead-free (LF), or lead-free wires (LFW) on the label. 

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## **Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference** 

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Rated  Rated  Case  ESR  Impedance<br>Voltage Capacitance  Size  Size  Ripple Current (Maximum) (Maximum) Part Number<br>SPQ<br>100 Hz  Code 100 Hz  10 kHz  100 Hz 10 kHz  () Represents<br>(VDC) D x L (mm)<br>20°C (µF)  105°C (A)  105°C (A) 20°C (mΩ) 20°C (mΩ) Part Number Options<br>400 180 BC 25 x 35 1.2 3.1 846 500 ALA8A(1)181BC400 180<br>400 220 BD 25 x 40 1.2 3.3 694 410 ALA8A(1)221BD400 180<br>400 270 BE 25 x 45 1.6 4 568 336 ALA8A(1)271BE400 180<br>400 270 CC 30 x 35 1.7 4.7 558 326 ALA8A(1)271CC400 160<br>400 330 BF 25 x 50 1.8 4.3 466 278 ALA8A(1)331BF400 180<br>400 330 CD 30 x 40 1.9 5.3 456 268 ALA8A(1)331CD400 160<br>400 390 CE 30 x 45 2.2 5.9 386 228 ALA8A(1)391CE400 160<br>400 390 DC 35 x 35 2.2 5.4 394 234 ALA8A(1)391DC400 100<br>400 470 CF 30 x 50 2.4 6.5 322 190 ALA8A(1)471CF400 160<br>400 470 DD 35 x 40 2.5 6.2 326 194 ALA8A(1)471DD400 100<br>400 560 DE 35 x 45 2.8 6.8 274 162 ALA8A(1)561DE400 100<br>400 680 DF 35 x 50 3.2 7.5 228 136 ALA8A(1)681DF400 100<br>450 180 BC 25 x 35 1.2 3.3 778 454 ALA8A(1)181BC450 180<br>450 220 BD 25 x 40 1.4 3.5 638 372 ALA8A(1)221BD450 180<br>450 270 BE 25 x 45 1.6 4 522 306 ALA8A(1)271BE450 180<br>450 270 CC 30 x 35 1.7 4.8 510 296 ALA8A(1)271CC450 160<br>450 330 CD 30 x 40 2 5.4 418 242 ALA8A(1)331CD450 160<br>450 330 DC 35 x 35 2.1 5.4 424 246 ALA8A(1)331DC450 100<br>450 390 CE 30 x 45 2.2 6.1 354 206 ALA8A(1)391CE450 160<br>450 390 DD 35 x 40 2.3 6.1 358 208 ALA8A(1)391DD450 100<br>450 470 DE 35 x 45 2.7 6.8 298 174 ALA8A(1)471DE450 100<br>450 560 DF 35 x 50 3 7.5 250 146 ALA8A(1)561DF450 100<br>500 120 BC 25 x 35 1.1 2.5 1730 1272 ALA8A(1)121BC500 180<br>500 150 BD 25 x 40 1.2 2.8 1386 1020 ALA8A(1)151BD500 180<br>500 180 BE 25 x 45 1.4 3.2 1158 852 ALA8A(1)181BE500 180<br>500 180 CC 30 x 35 1.5 3.6 1148 842 ALA8A(1)181CC500 160<br>500 220 BF 25 x 50 1.6 3.6 950 700 ALA8A(1)221BF500 180<br>500 220 CD 30 x 40 1.7 4.1 940 690 ALA8A(1)221CD500 160<br>500 270 CE 30 x 45 1.9 4.6 766 562 ALA8A(1)271CE500 160<br>500 270 DC 35 x 35 1.9 4.4 774 578 ALA8A(1)271DC500 100<br>500 330 CF 30 x 50 2.2 5.1 628 462 ALA8A(1)331CF500 160<br>500 330 DD 35 x 40 2.2 5 634 456 ALA8A(1)331DD500 100<br>500 390 DE 35 x 45 2.5 5.6 536 386 ALA8A(1)391DE500 100<br>VoltageRated  CapacitanceRated  CodeSize  Case Size CurrentRipple  ESR Impedance NumberPart  SPQ<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Mechanical Data** 

## **Polarity & Reversed Voltage** 

Aluminium electrolytic capacitors manufactured for use in DC applications contain an anode foil and a cathode foil. As such, they are polarized devices and must be connected with the +ve to the anode foil and the -ve to the cathode foil. If this were to be reversed, then the electrolytic process that took place in forming the oxide layer on the anode would be recreated in trying to form an oxide layer on the cathode. In forming the cathode foil in this way, heat would be generated and gas given off within the capacitor, usually leading to catastrophic failure. 

The cathode foil already possesses a thin stabilized oxide layer. This thin oxide layer is equivalent to a forming voltage of approximately 2 V. As a result, the capacitor can withstand a voltage reversal of up to 2 V for short periods. Above this voltage, the formation process will commence. Aluminium electrolytic capacitors can also be manufactured for use in intermittent AC applications by using two anode foils in place of one anode and one cathode. 

## **Mounting Position** 

The capacitor can be mounted upright or inclined to a horizontal position. Special attention should be taken for the safety vent, which ensures that internal gas generated can escape when the pressure reaches a certain value due to overstress or catastrophic failure. All mounting positions must allow the safety vent to work properly. 

## **Insulating Resistance** 

≥ 100 MΩ at 100 VDC across insulating sleeve. 

## **Voltage Proof** 

≥ 3,500 VDC across insulating sleeve. ≥ 2,500 VAC across insulating sleeve. 

## **Safety Vent** 

A safety vent for overpressure is featured on the base (opposing end to the terminals). This is a weakened area on the bottom of the can that is designed to relieve build-up of internal  pressure due to overstress or catastrophic failure. 

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## **Marking** 

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_*Print shown is representative of the data included on the sleeve. Actual appearance can be continuous print style._ 

## **Construction** 

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## **Construction Data** 

The manufacturing process begins with the anode foil being electrochemically etched to increase the surface area and then “formed” to produce the aluminum oxide layer. Both the anode and cathode foils are then interleaved with absorbent paper and wound into a cylinder. During the winding process, aluminum tabs are attached to each foil to provide the electrical contact. 

The deck, complete with terminals, is attached to the tabs and then folded down to rest on top of the winding. The complete winding is impregnated with electrolyte before being housed in a suitable container, usually an aluminum can, and sealed. Throughout the process, all materials inside the housing must be maintained at the highest purity and be compatible with the electrolyte. 

Each capacitor is aged and tested before being sleeved and packed. The purpose of aging is to repair any damage in the oxide layer and thus reduce the leakage current to a very low level. Aging is normally carried out at the rated temperature of the capacitor and is accomplished by applying voltage to the device while carefully controlling the supply current. The process may take several hours to complete. 

Damage to the oxide layer can occur due to variety of reasons: 

- Slitting of the anode foil after forming 

- Attaching the tabs to the anode foil 

- Minor mechanical damage caused during winding 

A sample from each batch is taken by the quality department after completion of the production process. This sample size is controlled by the use of recognized sampling tables defi ned in BS 6001. 

The following tests are applied and may be varied at the request of the customer. In this case the batch, or special procedure, will determine the course of action. 

## Electrical: 

Mechanical/Visual: 

- Leakage current 

   - Overall dimensions 

   - Torque test of mounting stud 

- Capacitance 

   - Print detail 

- ESR 

- Impedance 

   - Box labels 

- Tan Delta 

- Packaging, including packed quantity 

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## **Disclaimer** 

All product specifi cations, statements, information and data (collectively, the “Information”) in this datasheet are subject to change. The customer is responsible for checking and verifying the extent to which the Information contained in this publication is applicable to an order at the time the order is placed. All Information given herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, but it is presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. 

Statements of suitability for certain applications are based on KEMET Electronics Corporation’s (“KEMET”) knowledge of typical operating conditions for such applications, but are not intended to constitute – and KEMET specifi cally disclaims – any warranty concerning suitability for a specifi c customer application or use. The Information is intended for use only by customers who have the requisite experience and capability to determine the correct products for their application. Any technical advice inferred from this Information or otherwise provided by KEMET with reference to the use of KEMET’s products is given gratis, and KEMET assumes no obligation or liability for the advice given or results obtained. 

Although KEMET designs and manufactures its products to the most stringent quality and safety standards, given the current state of the art, isolated component failures may still occur. Accordingly, customer applications which require a high degree of reliability or safety should employ suitable designs or other safeguards (such as installation of protective circuitry or redundancies) in order to ensure that the failure of an electrical component does not result in a risk of personal injury or property damage. 

Although all product–related warnings, cautions and notes must be observed, the customer should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. 

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