UCY2G680MHD3

The UCY2G680MHD3 is a miniature, radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for high ripple-current applications. It provides 68 µF capacitance at a 400 V rating in a compact radial can package suited to power conversion and ballast circuits.

Built for long-term reliability, this Nichicon UCY-series part is rated for operation from –40°C to +105°C, offers extended load-life performance, and carries AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance for regulated environments and automotive system use.

Key Features

• Electrical Specification — 68 µF nominal capacitance with a 400 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• High Ripple-Current Capability — Rated ripple current of 735 mA at 120 Hz and 1.47 A at 100 kHz, supporting demanding AC ripple in power supplies and ballasts.
• Long Life at Elevated Temperature — Load-life performance of 12,000 hours at +105°C (endurance specifications from the UCY series).
• Wide Temperature Range — Operating temperature range from –40°C to +105°C for reliable performance across varied environments.
• Compact Radial Can Package — Radial lead mounting with a lead spacing of 7.5 mm and package dimensions approximately L: 2.5 × D: 1.8 cm for space-constrained board designs.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification & Compliance — AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant per the provided product data.
• Polarized Electrolytic — Polarized construction for DC filtering and energy-storage roles common in power electronics.

Typical Applications

• Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and smoothing in switch-mode and linear power supplies where high ripple handling and long life are required.
• Lighting Ballasts — Supports ripple and transient currents in electronic ballast circuits for reliable lamp operation.
• Automotive Power Systems — Suitable for automotive electronic systems where AEC-Q200 qualification and wide temperature operation are necessary.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple-current handling: Enables effective AC ripple absorption and thermal endurance in high-stress power circuits.
• Extended high-temperature life: 12,000-hour load-life at +105°C reduces maintenance and replacement over the product lifecycle.
• Space-efficient radial-can footprint: Compact L: 2.5 × D: 1.8 cm dimensions and 7.5 mm lead spacing simplify layout in dense assemblies.
• AEC-Q200 qualification: Provides traceable qualification for automotive and similarly demanding applications.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS conformity supports use in regulated markets and simplifies BOM compliance.

Why Choose UCY2G680MHD3?

The Nichicon UCY2G680MHD3 combines high ripple-current capability, long load-life at elevated temperature, and compact radial-can packaging to address demanding power‑electronics and ballast designs. Its 68 µF/400 V rating and measured ripple-current figures make it a practical choice where sustained AC ripple and thermal endurance are design drivers.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams developing automotive-grade and industrial power systems that require AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance, delivering predictable endurance and straightforward board-level integration.

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