As one of the most commonly used passive components in electronic circuits, aluminum electrolytic capacitors play a critical role in energy storage, filtering, compensation, and circuit protection. They are essential in many electronic devices and power systems. With the rise of emerging industries such as new energy vehicles, renewable energy, and ICT, the aluminum electrolytic capacitor industry is experiencing a new phase of growth.

Industry Development Status – Expanding Market Size

The global development of the information industry and the rapid progress of electronic products have continuously expanded the application scope of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, driving the global industry scale. According to data, it is expected that the global demand for aluminum electrolytic capacitors will reach approximately 171 billion units in 2024, a 1.8% year-over-year increase, and will reach 173 billion units by 2025. The average annual growth rate from 2020 to 2025 is expected to be about 2.9%. The global aluminum electrolytic capacitor market size in 2023 is projected to be around 63.38 billion RMB, and it is expected to grow to 80.81 billion RMB by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% from 2022 to 2027.
 

Industry Development Trend – Smaller, Greener

The miniaturization and high-performance demands of downstream electronic products are driving the development of aluminum electrolytic capacitors toward smaller sizes, ultra-thin, large capacity, and solid-state designs. At the same time, increasing global environmental awareness and the transition to sustainable energy structures are prompting the aluminum electrolytic capacitor industry to focus on green and sustainable development. Miniaturization, high energy density, environmental sustainability, and intelligent applications have become the major trends in aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

Nichicon – A Renowned Manufacturer of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

As a globally recognized manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, Nichicon has been dedicated to providing high-quality and highly reliable capacitors (especially aluminum electrolytic capacitors and film capacitors) and circuit products since its founding in 1950. The company focuses on the production of electronic components, with a product line that includes aluminum electrolytic capacitors, conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors, film capacitors, and small lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. In its business expansion, Nichicon focuses on circuit products, offering energy storage systems for home, public, and industrial uses, as well as diverse power sources, functional modules, and equipment related to capacitor applications.

With the continuous upgrading and diversification of customer demands, Nichicon has been innovating in product performance, miniaturization, high capacity, and customization, providing strong support for the innovation and development of end products.

Diverse Product Range – Empowering Multiple Application Scenarios
 

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

In the field of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, Nichicon offers three major product lines: “Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors,” “Conductive Polymer Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors,” and “Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors,” covering chip type, lead type, self-supported type, and screw terminal type. These products, with their advantages of miniaturization, large capacity, high ripple current, and low ESR, are widely used in power electronics, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment. Key features include:

• High Temperature Stability: Can operate stably in high-temperature environments, with some models capable of withstanding temperatures up to 150°C.
• Long Lifespan: Designed for long service life, suitable for high-value, long-cycle applications.
• High Capacitance and Low ESR: High capacitance and low equivalent series resistance (ESR) improve circuit efficiency and performance.
• Diverse Package Forms: Various packaging options to meet the needs of different application scenarios, including axial, radial, and surface mount (SMD).

Film Capacitors

Nichicon’s film capacitor product line is rich, covering electrolytic capacitors, solid tantalum electrolytic capacitors, electrical double-layer capacitors, and more. These products are designed with miniaturization, lightweight, oil-free construction, and high reliability, making them widely used in electric vehicles, industrial equipment, and renewable energy sectors. Notably, Nichicon’s film capacitors feature self-healing properties, making them the only products in the world with this characteristic, offering dual protection and being used in high-speed trains. Key features include:

• High Reliability: Made with high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing processes to ensure long-term stability and reliability in harsh environments.
• Excellent Electrical Performance: Low loss, low ESR, and high insulation resistance, ensuring excellent performance in high-frequency and high-voltage applications.
• Wide Temperature Range: Suitable for use in extreme environments due to a wide operating temperature range.
• High Voltage Capability: With strong voltage resistance, they are ideal for applications that require high voltage handling.

Small Lithium Ion Secondary Battery

The "SLB Series" small lithium-ion batteries achieve high energy density and high power density, making them suitable for IoT and wearable devices. Key features include:

• Long Lifespan: Over 25,000 charge and discharge cycles.
• Rapid Charging and Discharging: Comparable to double-layer capacitors (EDLC), offering quick charge/discharge performance with a high current (up to 20C).
• Weak Current Charging: Achieves charging via energy harvesting with low current (0.01C) capabilities.
• Low-Temperature Performance: Can operate in temperatures as low as -30°C.
• High Safety: Uses safe LTO materials, with a low risk of rupture or fire, even under harsh conditions.

As a long-term partner of Nichicon, Farben Electronics continues to be customer-oriented, continuously enhancing its professional capabilities in customer service and market expansion. We closely follow industry development trends and actively capture the application needs in various fields such as automotive, new energy, power, IoT, and industrial control, providing customers with a series of compact, high-efficiency, and diverse product solutions and services.