UCY2V470MHD3

The UCY2V470MHD3 is a miniature, radial‑lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UCY series designed for high‑reliability power applications. It is a polarized, high‑voltage capacitor rated at 350 V with 47 µF capacitance and a long endurance specification suitable for sustained elevated‑temperature operation.

Targeted uses include automotive and industrial power systems, power supply filtering and ballast applications where high ripple handling, long life and compact radial packaging are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 47 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 350 V and ±20% tolerance at 20°C, 120 Hz.
• High ripple‑current capability: Low‑frequency ripple current 540 mA at 120 Hz and high‑frequency ripple current 1.08 A at 100 kHz, enabling effective smoothing in switching and ballast circuits.
• Long endurance at elevated temperature: Rated life of 10,000 hours at 105°C under specified conditions for extended reliability in demanding environments.
• Thermal operating range: Specified for −40°C to +105°C to cover broad operating conditions.
• Low loss characteristics: Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) up to 0.24 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz (350 V rating), for predictable dissipation characteristics.
• Leakage current: Measured leakage current specified at 758 µA, facilitating design margining for DC bias applications.
• Compact radial package: Aluminum can, radial‑lead construction, size φ16 × 20 mm with 7.5 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), supplied in bulk or bag packing.
• Industry qualifications and compliance: AEC‑Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant, supporting use in regulated and automotive electronics applications.
• Polarized design: Radial, polarized capacitor suitable for DC smoothing and energy storage roles in power circuits.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Power Systems: DC link smoothing and bulk energy storage in automotive electronics where AEC‑Q200 qualification and high ripple performance are required.
• Power Supplies & Ballasts: Input/output filtering and ripple attenuation for switching supplies and ballast circuits, leveraging high ripple‑current capability and 350 V rating.
• Industrial Power Electronics: Energy buffering and smoothing in motor drives, converters and industrial control equipment operating across −40°C to +105°C.

Unique Advantages

• High voltage rating (350 V): Provides margin for high‑voltage DC applications and enables use in elevated‑voltage power stages.
• Designed for high ripple environments: Measured ripple currents of 540 mA (120 Hz) and 1.08 A (100 kHz) reduce stress on downstream components and improve power quality.
• Long life at 105°C: 10,000‑hour endurance supports long service intervals and predictable maintenance cycles in embedded systems.
• AEC‑Q200 qualified: Qualification under AEC‑Q200 provides documented reliability criteria for automotive and similarly demanding applications.
• Compact radial form factor: φ16 × 20 mm can with 7.5 mm lead spacing offers a space‑efficient solution for through‑hole assemblies and retrofit designs.
• RoHS compliant: Meets environmental directives for lead‑free assembly and regulatory compliance.

Why Choose UCY2V470MHD3?

The UCY2V470MHD3 combines a high 350 V rating, substantial ripple‑current capability and a long 10,000‑hour life at 105°C in a compact radial‑lead package. Its AEC‑Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it suitable for demanding automotive and industrial power designs that require predictable long‑term performance.

This capacitor is ideal for engineers specifying robust DC smoothing, bulk energy storage and ripple suppression in power supplies, ballasts and vehicle power systems where space efficiency, thermal endurance and compliance are essential.

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