ALS71H332MF500 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ALS71H332MF500 is a 3300 µF, 500 V aluminum electrolytic capacitor manufactured by KEMET in the ALS71 series. This radial, can-style capacitor with screw terminals is designed for general-purpose applications requiring high capacitance and voltage ratings. The part is currently in active production status with 726 units in stock. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are required due to inventory constraints, design flexibility, or application-specific needs.

Substiute Parts

ALS71H332MF500

KEMETIn Stock: 768ALS71H332MF500 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

ALS70A332MF500

KEMETIn Stock: 1176ALS70A332MF500 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the ALS71H332MF500 are identified based on strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Capacitance Value: 3300 µF (exact match required)
• Voltage Rating: 500 V (exact match required)
• Tolerance: ±20% (exact match required)
• ESR @ 100Hz: 77 mOhm (exact match required)
• Lifetime @ 85°C: 19000 Hrs (exact match required)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C ~ 85°C (exact match required)
• Ripple Current Specifications: 12.3 A @ 100 Hz and 19.7 A @ 10 kHz (exact match required)
• Package Type: Radial, Can - Screw Terminals (exact match required)
• Mounting Type: Chassis Mount (exact match required)
• Physical Dimensions: Lead spacing, diameter, and height (exact match required)
• Compliance: RoHS3 Compliant, REACH Unaffected (exact match required)

The ALS70A332MF500 meets all substitution criteria as a parametric equivalent within the KEMET aluminum electrolytic capacitor product line.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the ALS71H332MF500 and ALS70A332MF500 are active production parts manufactured by KEMET with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Selection between these parts is based on the following factors:

Compliance and Certification: Both parts are RoHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting current regulatory requirements for electronic component manufacturing and use.

Inventory Availability: The ALS70A332MF500 has higher inventory availability (1097 units) compared to the ALS71H332MF500 (726 units). This may influence procurement decisions for high-volume applications or extended lead-time mitigation.

Series Designation: The ALS71H332MF500 belongs to the ALS71 series, while the ALS70A332MF500 belongs to the ALS70 series. Both series are current KEMET product lines with active status.

Electrical Performance: All electrical parameters, including capacitance, voltage rating, ESR, ripple current specifications, and lifetime ratings, are identical between the two parts. No performance trade-offs exist.

Physical Compatibility: Mechanical dimensions, lead spacing, and mounting configuration are identical, ensuring direct board-level compatibility without design modification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the ALS70A332MF500 be used as a direct replacement for the ALS71H332MF500?

A: Yes. The ALS70A332MF500 is a parametric equivalent with identical electrical specifications, physical dimensions, and mounting configuration. No circuit modifications or board redesign are required.

Q: Are there any electrical performance differences between these two parts?

A: No. Both parts have identical capacitance (3300 µF), voltage rating (500 V), ESR (77 mOhm @ 100Hz), ripple current ratings, and lifetime specifications (19000 Hrs @ 85°C).

Q: Do both parts meet the same compliance standards?

A: Yes. Both the ALS71H332MF500 and ALS70A332MF500 are RoHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected.

Q: What is the difference between the ALS71 and ALS70 series?

A: The provided data specifies only that both parts belong to different KEMET series designations (ALS71 and ALS70). Both series are active production lines with identical electrical and mechanical parameters for this specific part number configuration.

Q: Are the physical dimensions identical?

A: Yes. Both parts have identical lead spacing (1.122" / 28.50mm), diameter (2.598" / 66.00mm), and maximum seated height (4.213" / 107.00mm). They are mechanically interchangeable.

Q: Which part should be selected for new designs?

A: Selection is based on availability and procurement requirements. Both parts are active production items with identical specifications and are suitable for new designs.

Q: Is there a temperature performance difference?

A: No. Both parts operate across the same temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C) with identical lifetime ratings of 19000 hours at 85°C.