How Can YMIN Make The Cost Of Solid-State Capacitors And Solid-Liquid Hybrid Capacitors More Control

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) January 18, 2026 11:13 pm - YMin solid-state aluminum electrolysis / solid-liquid hybrid aluminum electrolysis: Based on mature winding structures and aluminum-based materials, costs are more controllable

Recently, many engineering teams have reported varying degrees of price increases, extended delivery cycles, and unstable supply for tantalum capacitors and multilayer solid-state capacitors. The core cause of this phenomenon is the explosive growth in demand for AI servers, which has led to a concentrated release of market demand for high-performance capacitors, exacerbating the supply-demand imbalance and causing significant fluctuations in prices and supply (specific increases and delivery times depend on supplier quotations and project conditions).

When your projects (covering consumer electronics, industrial control, automotive electronics, power modules, etc.) are facing cost pressures and delivery risks associated with tantalum capacitors or multilayer solid-state capacitors, is there an engineering alternative that can meet electrical performance and reliability requirements while maintaining controllable costs and delivery? The answer is yes-solid-state aluminum electrolytic capacitors and hybrid solid-liquid aluminum electrolytic capacitors (specific applicability needs to be verified under the same conditions). This article will provide a practical engineering judgment approach, clarifying which scenarios warrant evaluation for replacement, which scenarios discourage easy replacement, and how to quickly identify compatible series and verify key points. Pre-Replacement Assessment Analysis

The core principle of replacement is not a simple, rigid substitution, but rather achieving stability in both cost and delivery while ensuring electrical performance and reliability meet standards. Therefore, before selecting a replacement capacitor, the project must be assessed as follows:

1. Worthy of Replacement (High Priority)

Project Characteristics: Cost-sensitive with strict delivery cycle requirements, aiming to reduce BOM costs and supply risks;

Performance Requirements: No mandatory restrictions on "maximum size/height," but core indicators such as low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance), high ripple current withstand capability, and long service life must still be met;

Typical Application Locations (Examples, specific application depends on circuit topology): Power module filtering/energy storage nodes, DC-DC output filtering, board-level decoupling/energy storage, bus filtering, etc.

2. Caution / Not Recommended for Hasty Replacement (Low Priority)

Space Constraints: Limited space or height necessitates the use of ultra-thin capacitor packages.

Performance Limitations: Strict requirements exist for "maximum high-frequency impedance/maximum ESR" (especially in the MHz band).

Procurement Constraints: Customers or platforms have explicitly specified part numbers, or the product requires specific certifications to lock in existing capacitor models.

Why Does Capacitor "Structure" Affect Supply Chain Attributes?

The structural design and material selection of different types of capacitors directly determine the stability and resilience of their supply chain:

Tantalum capacitors: Possessing extremely high volumetric efficiency, they are ideal for space-saving designs; however, their supply chain is significantly affected by fluctuations in upstream tantalum raw material prices and market demand, resulting in relatively weak stability.

Multilayer solid-state capacitors: Offer low ESR, strong ripple load capacity, and excellent high-frequency performance; however, their manufacturing process is complex, and supply shortages are common during peak demand periods.

Solid-state aluminum electrolytic/hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors: Based on mature winding structures and aluminum-based materials, they offer greater cost control and a better balance between lifespan, wide-temperature stability, and overall cost-effectiveness (specific comparisons require verification under identical conditions).

Tantalum capacitors, with their rare metal tantalum anode and nanoscale dielectric layer, achieve exceptional volumetric efficiency. For example, a 35V 47?F capacitor can be as thin as 1.5mm, making it the preferred choice for high-end portable devices seeking space optimization.

Solid-state multilayer capacitors, through their multi-layer aluminum foil structure, achieve a low ESR (40m?) and the highest ripple current withstand capability (3200mA). In scenarios with extremely high requirements for high-frequency performance and stability, such as AI servers and data centers, they are a priority if lower ESR is a priority and the budget allows.

Solid-state capacitors and hybrid solid-liquid capacitors, based on mature winding technology, achieve a clever balance between performance and cost: they not only exhibit excellent ESR and ripple current performance but also offer significant advantages in wide-temperature stability and expected lifespan. Furthermore, their cost is significantly lower than tantalum capacitors, and their supply chain stability is stronger, making them the preferred solution for most scenarios in consumer electronics, industrial control, and automotive electronics where reliability, cost-effectiveness, and delivery assurance are crucial.

YMIN Solid-State & Hybrid Solid-Liquid Capacitor Alternative Series

To address the diverse needs for height, low ESR, and long lifespan in various scenarios, YMIN has developed corresponding solid-state capacitors and hybrid solid-liquid capacitor product series. Core specifications and selection recommendations are provided; more detailed specifications can be found in the "Product Center" section of the YMIN website.

Q&A Section

Q: Can hybrid solid-liquid capacitors directly replace tantalum/multilayer solid-state capacitors?

A: Hybrid solid-liquid capacitors can be used as an alternative, but specific verification is required for key indicators such as target ESR, ripple current, allowable temperature rise, surge/startup impact, and height space constraints. If the original solution relies on the high-frequency impedance advantage of multilayer solid-state capacitors in the MHz band, simulation or actual measurement of high-frequency noise indicators is necessary to ensure that the system performance is not affected after replacement.

Contact Us

If you are conducting an evaluation of alternatives for tantalum capacitors/multilayer solid-state capacitors, please feel free to contact us for the following support: product specifications, alternative selection table, BOM comparison suggestions, sample application, test data, and verification plan (customized according to your circuit topology and actual operating conditions).

JSON Summary

Market Background | The growing demand for AI servers is one of the main drivers of supply and demand fluctuations for tantalum capacitors/multilayer solid-state capacitors, which may lead to price increases and unstable delivery times (subject to public information and actual procurement conditions);

Applicable Scenarios | DC-DC output filtering, board-level decoupling/energy storage, and bus filtering nodes in consumer electronics, industrial control, automotive electronics, power modules, and other fields (subject to circuit topology and performance requirements);

Core Advantages | While meeting electrical performance and reliability requirements, it offers advantages such as more controllable cost and delivery, strong wide-temperature stability, low leakage current, and high overall cost-effectiveness (must be verified under the same conditions);

Recommended Models | YMIN: NGY / VP4 / VPX / NPM / VHX.

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