UCD1A222MNS1MS

The UCD1A222MNS1MS from Nichicon is a chip-type, low-impedance aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for surface mounting on high-density printed circuit boards. Engineered for applications that require robust decoupling and energy storage across a wide temperature range, this part delivers stable performance up to +105°C and is qualified to AEC-Q200 for demanding environments.

With a capacitance of 2.2 mF at 10 V, compact SMD can packaging and surface-mount land dimensions optimized for automated assembly, the UCD1A222MNS1MS targets automotive and other embedded systems that need reliable, high-capacitance SMD solutions.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 2.2 mF rated capacitance at 10 V provides substantial bulk energy storage for decoupling and smoothing tasks.
• Low Impedance & Ripple Handling — Designed as a low-impedance chip type with rated ripple currents of 550 mA at 120 Hz and 1.1 A at 10 kHz to support dynamic load conditions.
• Wide Temperature Range — Specified operating temperature from -55 °C to +105 °C for stable behavior across harsh environments.
• Long-Term Endurance — Rated lifetime of 5000 hours at 105 °C for reliable long-term operation in elevated-temperature applications.
• Surface-Mount Package — Radial can SMD package with compact dimensions (L: 1.35 × D: 1.25 cm) and recommended land size (L: 1.28 × W: 1.28 cm) for high-density PCB layouts and automated tape-fed placement.
• Polarity & Tolerance — Polarized device with capacitance tolerance of -20% to +20% for predictable design margins.
• Quality & Compliance — AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant to the stated directives, supporting regulated manufacturing and automotive-grade designs.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronic Modules — Bulk decoupling and energy buffering in automotive control units where AEC-Q200 qualification and wide temperature range are required.
• Power Supply Filtering — Smoothing and ripple reduction in DC–DC converters and local power planes on high-density PCBs.
• Embedded and Industrial Electronics — Compact SMD energy storage for embedded systems that operate across -55 °C to +105 °C and require automated assembly compatibility.

Unique Advantages

• AEC-Q200 qualification: Provides traceable component reliability for designs targeted at automotive and similarly demanding markets.
• High capacitance in SMD form: 2.2 mF available in a compact radial can SMD package reduces board footprint while delivering bulk energy storage.
• Robust thermal endurance: 5000-hour rating at 105 °C supports long-term operation in elevated-temperature environments, reducing maintenance and replacement cycles.
• Optimized for automated assembly: Carrier-tape compatible and matched land dimensions simplify placement and yield on high-density PCBs.
• Measurable ripple performance: Specified ripple current ratings at 120 Hz and 10 kHz enable designers to size capacitors against expected AC stress.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliant to the cited directives for environmentally regulated manufacturing processes.

Why Choose UCD1A222MNS1MS?

The UCD1A222MNS1MS combines high capacitance, low impedance and automotive-grade qualification in a compact surface-mount can, making it well suited for designers who need reliable bulk energy storage on dense PCBs. Its specified ripple handling and extended temperature range deliver predictable performance for power filtering and decoupling tasks across harsh operating conditions.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the UCD series, this capacitor is targeted at engineers designing automotive, embedded and industrial systems that demand component-level robustness, long-term endurance and assembly-friendly packaging.

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