UBT1C332MHD

The UBT1C332MHD is a Nichicon UBT series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a radial-lead can, providing 3300 µF capacitance at a 16 V rating. It is designed for applications that require bulk capacitance and robust performance in elevated-temperature environments.

With a wide operating temperature range to +125°C, AEC-Q200 qualification, and high ripple-current capability at both low and high frequencies, this part addresses demanding power-smoothing and energy-storage needs in automotive and other high-temperature systems.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 3300 µF nominal capacitance with ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, rated for 16 V operation.
• High-Temperature Operation — Rated operating temperature range from −40°C to +125°C to support elevated-temperature designs.
• Long Endurance — Lifetime/endurance specified to 10,000 hours at 125°C for sustained high-temperature use.
• Ripple-Current Performance — Low-frequency ripple current of 1.816 A (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current of 2.71 A (100 kHz) to support power-filtering and smoothing duties.
• Electrical Losses & Leakage — Tangent of loss angle (tanδ) of 0.20 at 16 V (120 Hz, 20°C) and leakage current specified at 1584 µA.
• Mechanical & Packaging — Radial lead package, dimensions φ16 × 30.5 mm (L), lead spacing 7.5 mm (±0.5 mm); available in bulk (no terminal forming) or bag packing.
• Qualification & Compliance — AEC-Q200 rated and RoHS compliant for regulated environments and automotive-grade designs.
• Polarized — Designed for polarized DC applications.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Power Electronics — Bulk smoothing and decoupling in automotive electronic control units and power modules where high temperature and ripple handling are required.
• DC–DC Converter Bulk Capacitor — Energy storage and ripple suppression for converters operating at elevated temperatures.
• Control and Sensor Electronics — Stabilizing supply rails in control units and sensor interfaces exposed to wide temperature ranges.

Unique Advantages

• High-temperature durability: Rated to +125°C with validated endurance, enabling reliable operation in hot environments.
• Long operational life: Specified 10,000 hours at 125°C, supporting designs that require extended field service life.
• Strong ripple-current capability: Defined ripple ratings at both 120 Hz and 100 kHz allow predictable performance across frequency ranges.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 rating makes it suitable for automotive electronic designs requiring supplier qualification.
• Compact through-hole form factor: Radial can (φ16 × 30.5 mm) with 7.5 mm lead spacing for straightforward through-hole assembly and prototyping.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliant for designs targeting regulated markets.

Why Choose UBT1C332MHD?

UBT1C332MHD is positioned for designs that demand high-capacitance bulk storage, robust ripple-current handling, and extended high-temperature operation. Its combination of 3300 µF at 16 V, AEC-Q200 qualification, and a rated life of 10,000 hours at 125°C delivers verifiable performance for harsh-environment power systems.

This part is well suited to engineers developing automotive and other high-temperature power electronics who need a proven radial-lead electrolytic with defined endurance and electrical characteristics. Choosing the UBT1C332MHD supports long-term reliability and predictable performance where high-capacitance, high-temperature components are required.

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