UCY2C820MHD3

The UCY2C820MHD3 is a radial lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor in Nichicon’s UCY series, offering 82 µF capacitance at a 160 V rating. It combines compact cylindrical can packaging (φ12.5 × 20 mm) with high ripple-current capability and long-endurance performance for demanding power applications.

Designed for use in power supplies, ballasts and automotive systems, this polarized capacitor provides a balance of ripple handling, thermal endurance and AEC-Q200 qualification for designs that require reliable operation from −40°C to +105°C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 82 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 160 V and tolerance of −20% to +20%.
• High ripple-current capability: Rated low-frequency ripple current of 640 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 1.28 A at 100 kHz for improved AC stress handling.
• Long endurance: Lifetime/endurance specified at 10000 hours at +105°C under rated conditions.
• Low dissipation factor: tan δ (loss tangent) of 0.20 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz for stable AC performance.
• Leakage current: Product data lists leakage current at 624.8 µA, measured per applicable conditions in the series specification.
• Mechanical package: Radial lead can, size φ12.5 × 20 mm with 5.0 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), supplied bulk or bag packed for flexible assembly handling.
• Operating temperature range: −40°C to +105°C to support elevated-temperature applications.
• Qualification & compliance: AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant for regulated production environments and automotive-grade designs.

Typical Applications

• Power Supplies: Bulk and smoothing capacitor in DC–DC converters and line-powered supplies where high ripple current and stable capacitance are required.
• Ballasts and Lighting Electronics: Supports AC ripple handling and thermal endurance in ballast and lamp driver circuits.
• Automotive Electronics: Suitable for automotive control and power modules that require AEC-Q200 qualification and operation across −40°C to +105°C.

Unique Advantages

• Designed for sustained high-temperature operation: 10000-hour endurance at +105°C provides predictable service life in thermally demanding environments.
• High ripple tolerance across frequencies: Clear ripple-current ratings at 120 Hz and 100 kHz allow designers to size capacitors for both low- and high-frequency ripple conditions.
• Compact radial-can footprint: φ12.5 × 20 mm package with 5 mm lead spacing offers a space-efficient solution for through-hole assemblies.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 rating supports integration into automotive subsystems requiring component-level qualification.
• Regulatory compliance and production readiness: RoHS compliant and in mass production with bulk/bag packing options for volume assembly.

Why Choose UCY2C820MHD3?

The UCY2C820MHD3 delivers a practical combination of capacitance, 160 V rating and high ripple-current capability in a compact radial can form factor. With a 10000-hour endurance at +105°C, low dissipation factor and AEC-Q200 qualification, it is positioned for designs that require reliable, long-life filtering and energy-storage under thermal and ripple stress.

This part is well suited for engineers specifying capacitors for power supplies, ballast electronics and automotive modules where verified endurance, frequency-dependent ripple handling and regulatory compliance are essential to design validation and production scale-up.

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