UCD1E680MCL1GS

The UCD1E680MCL1GS is a chip-type, low-impedance aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a surface-mount radial can package from Nichicon’s UCD series. It delivers 68 µF capacitance at a 25 V rating and is designed for surface mounting on high-density PC boards and automatic mounting from carrier tape.

With AEC-Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance, a wide operating range from −55 °C to 105 °C and a 2000-hour endurance at 105 °C, this part targets demanding electronics that require compact, reliable SMD capacitance solutions.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance — 68 µF capacitance at 25 V rating with a tolerance of −20% to +20% and low impedance of 360 mΩ.
• Loss Characteristics — tanδ (DF) of 0.14 measured at 20 °C, 120 Hz, 25 V, supporting predictable AC loss behavior.
• Ripple Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple current 120 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current 240 mA at 10 kHz for dynamic load handling.
• Leakage Current — Leakage current specified at 17 µA following rated conditions.
• Thermal and Endurance Ratings — Operating range −55 °C to 105 °C with rated endurance of 2000 hours at 105 °C.
• Package and Mounting — Compact φ6.3 × 5.8 mm can in an SMD radial package, supplied in embossed carrier taping for automated placement.
• Qualification and Compliance — AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant for regulated environments.
• Polarized Device — Polarized aluminum electrolytic design for DC circuit applications.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Suitable for automotive electronic modules where AEC-Q200 qualification is required and compact, durable SMD capacitors are needed.
• High-density SMD Assemblies — Engineered for surface mounting on high-density printed circuit boards and compatible with automatic mounting from embossed carrier tape.
• 25 V Power Circuits — Applicable to 25 V circuits requiring 68 µF capacitance with controlled impedance and defined ripple-current performance.

Unique Advantages

• Low-impedance design — 360 mΩ impedance helps reduce voltage ripple and improve transient response in compact assemblies.
• Defined AC loss — tanδ of 0.14 at 20 °C, 120 Hz (25 V) provides predictable dissipation characteristics for thermal planning.
• Frequency-tailored ripple handling — Specified ripple currents at both 120 Hz and 10 kHz support mixed-frequency applications.
• High-temperature endurance — Rated for 2000 hours at 105 °C, enabling use in elevated-temperature environments.
• Automotive-grade qualification — AEC-Q200 rating aligns the part with automotive electronic component requirements.
• Surface-mount, tape-ready packaging — Embossed carrier taping and compact φ6.3 × 5.8 mm package ease automated assembly on dense PCBs.

Why Choose UCD1E680MCL1GS?

The UCD1E680MCL1GS combines compact SMD packaging with low impedance and clearly specified electrical and thermal characteristics, making it a practical choice for designers needing a 68 µF, 25 V polarized capacitor with automotive-grade qualification. Its defined ripple current ratings, controlled tanδ, and 2000-hour endurance at 105 °C offer reliable performance for systems operating across −55 °C to 105 °C.

This part is suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying SMD capacitors for robust, space-constrained designs where RoHS compliance and AEC-Q200 qualification are required.

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