UCQ1A101MCL1GS

The UCQ1A101MCL1GS is a chip-type aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UCQ series, engineered for audio-focused designs and wide temperature operation. It provides 100 µF capacitance at a 10 V rating in a surface-mount, polarized can package suitable for automated assembly.

Designed for automotive and audio equipment applications, this part combines a compact SMD chip form factor with AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance to address demanding environmental and production requirements.

Key Features

• Core Electrical — 100 µF capacitance with a 10 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance (120 Hz, 20°C).
• Polarized, SMD Can Package — Radial, can-style surface-mount package intended for placement by automatic mounting machines and carrier tape feeding.
• Wide Temperature Range — Operates from −55°C to +105°C, allowing use across broad thermal environments.
• High-temperature Endurance — Rated endurance of 2000 hours at 105°C with defined limits for capacitance change, tan δ and leakage current after the test.
• Frequency and Ripple Performance — Ripple current handling specified as 100 mA at 120 Hz and 150 mA at 10 kHz; loss tangent (tan δ) at 120 Hz for 10 V is 0.26 (max).
• Low-temperature Stability — Impedance ratios at low temperatures specified (for 10 V: Z(−25°C)/Z(+20°C) = 3; Z(−40°C)/Z(+20°C) = 5), supporting audio performance across cold conditions.
• Leakage Current Specified — After 2 minutes’ application of rated voltage at 20°C, leakage current is ≤ 0.01CV or 3 µA, whichever is greater.
• Manufacturing and Compliance — AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), supporting regulated and automotive-targeted designs.
• Board Landing — Recommended surface-mount land size: 6.6 × 6.6 mm to aid PCB layout and placement.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Chip-type acoustic series design targets audio circuits where stable capacitance and low-temperature performance are required.
• Automotive Electronic Modules — AEC-Q200 qualification and wide operating temperature range suit in-vehicle electronics and related modules.
• Automated Surface-mount Production — Carrier-tape compatible SMD can package facilitates high-volume assembly for module and board manufacturers.

Unique Advantages

• AEC-Q200 Qualified: Provides verification for use in automotive-focused designs where qualification beyond standard commercial parts is required.
• Wide operating temperature window: −55°C to +105°C capability helps maintain performance across extreme thermal environments encountered in audio and automotive applications.
• Audio-oriented chip type: Series design and low-temperature impedance specifications support audio performance and stability in signal paths.
• Defined high-temperature endurance: 2000 hours at 105°C specification gives designers measurable reliability expectations for elevated-temperature operation.
• Manufacturing-ready SMD format: Carrier-tape compatible, surface-mount can style and a clear recommended land pattern help streamline automated PCB assembly.
• Controlled leakage and loss: Specified leakage current and tan δ values provide predictable electrical behavior for circuit design and verification.

Why Choose UCQ1A101MCL1GS?

The UCQ1A101MCL1GS from Nichicon positions itself as a compact, qualified aluminum electrolytic solution for designers building audio equipment and automotive electronic modules that require predictable performance over a wide temperature range. Its combination of a chip-style SMD can package, explicit ripple and leakage specifications, and AEC-Q200 qualification make it suitable where verified endurance and assembly readiness matter.

This part is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams seeking a RoHS-compliant, automotive-qualified electrolytic capacitor with documented low-temperature impedance behavior and defined high-temperature life for reliable system-level design decisions.

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