UCY2C680MPD

The UCY2C680MPD is a miniature, high-reliability aluminum electrolytic capacitor in Nichicon’s UCY series. It is a radial-lead, polarized device specified at 68 µF and 160 V, optimized for applications that require high ripple-current handling and long operating life.

Designed for demanding environments, the part supports a wide operating temperature range and AEC-Q200 qualification, making it suitable for automotive and power-electronic applications where endurance and consistent performance matter.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance — Rated capacitance 68 µF with tolerance ±20% at 120 Hz, 20 °C; tangent of loss angle (tan δ) 0.20 measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C.
• Rated Voltage — 160 V DC working voltage for higher-voltage power circuits.
• High Ripple Current — Low-frequency ripple current 455 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current 910 mA at 100 kHz, supporting high-stress power applications.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current 535.2 μA after voltage application, providing predictable leakage behavior for design calculations.
• Long Life / Endurance — Load-life rated for 12,000 hours at 105 °C with DC bias plus rated ripple current applied, meeting prolonged-duty requirements.
• Wide Temperature Range — Operates from −40 °C to +105 °C to cover a broad range of environmental conditions.
• Compact Radial Package — Can dimensions φ10 × 25 L (diameter 10 mm, length 25 mm) with 5 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), radial lead mounting for through-hole assemblies.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC-Q200 qualified; RoHS compliant and supplied in bulk or bag packing for production needs.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Use in vehicle power modules and auxiliary electronics where AEC-Q200 qualification and extended temperature endurance are required.
• Power Supplies — Bulk or smoothing capacitor in power-supply rails that demand high ripple-current capability and long life.
• Ballasts — Suited for ballast applications specified in the UCY series documentation, offering the ripple and endurance characteristics needed for lamp-driving circuits.
• High-Ripple Circuits — Ideal for circuits with significant AC ripple or switching noise due to high rated ripple-current performance at both low and high frequencies.

Unique Advantages

• Extended Endurance: 12,000-hour load-life at 105 °C provides predictable long-term behavior for continuous-duty systems.
• High Ripple Handling: Specified ripple currents of 455 mA (120 Hz) and 910 mA (100 kHz) reduce thermal stress in high-frequency and low-frequency power applications.
• Automotive-Grade Reliability: AEC-Q200 qualification supports use in automotive designs that require component-level reliability validation.
• Compact Footprint: φ10 × 25 mm can size with 5 mm lead spacing enables space-efficient through-hole layouts.
• Predictable Loss and Leakage: tan δ of 0.20 and a defined leakage current specification help with thermal and leakage budgeting in system designs.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliant to meet environmental and regulatory requirements for production builds.

Why Choose UCY2C680MPD?

The UCY2C680MPD combines a compact radial-can package with high ripple-current capability and long endurance at elevated temperature, offering designers a reliable capacitor option for power-supply, ballast, and automotive electronics. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it suitable for regulated, high-reliability programs.

This part is a practical choice for engineers needing a verified high-voltage (160 V), 68 µF electrolytic capacitor with defined loss, leakage, and lifecycle characteristics—helping simplify design validation and long-term maintenance planning.

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