UCD1C680MCL1GS

The UCD1C680MCL1GS is a Nichicon UCD-series surface-mount aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a nominal capacitance of 68 µF and a rated voltage of 16 V. It is a chip-type, low-impedance device designed for placement on high-density PC boards and supplied in embossed carrier taping for automated assembly.

Targeted for automotive applications and mass production use, this part offers compact sizing (φ6.3 × 5.8 mm) combined with endurance at elevated temperature to support demanding electronic environments.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance — 68 µF capacitance at 16 V with a tolerance of −20% to +20% and an impedance of 360 mΩ.
• Loss Characteristics — Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) of 0.16 measured at 120 Hz and 20 °C for predictable AC loss behavior.
• Ripple Current Handling — Rated low-frequency ripple current of 120 mA (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current of 240 mA (10 kHz) for AC filtering scenarios.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 10.88 µA under rated conditions.
• Reliability & Endurance — 2000 hours life at 105 °C, with operating temperature range from −55 °C to +105 °C.
• Qualification — AEC-Q200 rated, suitable for applications requiring that qualification.
• Package & Mounting — Chip-type, radial can SMD (φ6.3 × 5.8L) intended for surface-mount placement; supplied in embossed carrier taping. Recommended PCB land size: 6.6 × 6.6 mm.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronics — Suited for automotive applications where AEC-Q200 qualification and elevated temperature endurance are required.
• High-density surface-mount assemblies — Designed for surface mounting on high-density PC boards and compatible with automatic mounting from carrier tape.
• Power-supply filtering — Electrical characteristics such as low impedance and specified ripple currents make it appropriate for board-level filtering tasks in compact designs.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, low-profile form factor — φ6.3 × 5.8 mm size delivers significant capacitance in a small SMD footprint for space-constrained layouts.
• High-temperature endurance — Rated for 2000 hours at 105 °C, providing validated lifetime under elevated operating temperatures.
• AEC-Q200 qualification — Enables use in automotive-grade designs that require component-level qualification.
• Measured low loss — tan δ of 0.16 (120 Hz, 20 °C) supports predictable AC performance in filtering and decoupling applications.
• Assembly-ready packaging — Embossed carrier taping facilitates automated placement on production lines.
• Regulatory compliance — RoHS compliant for global environmental requirements.

Why Choose UCD1C680MCL1GS?

UCD1C680MCL1GS combines compact SMD packaging with low-impedance electrical behavior and AEC-Q200 qualification to address demanding electronic applications, particularly in automotive systems and high-density boards. Its specified ripple current capability, controlled loss (tan δ), and defined leakage current provide clear, verifiable parameters for power-filtering and decoupling design decisions.

This part is suited for engineers and procurement teams seeking a mass-production-ready aluminum electrolytic capacitor that balances size, thermal endurance, and automated assembly compatibility while meeting relevant environmental and qualification requirements.

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