UCY2V680MHD3

The UCY2V680MHD3 is a miniature, high-reliability aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's UCY series. It is a polarized, radial-lead can capacitor specified at 68 µF and 350 V, designed for applications requiring elevated ripple handling and long operational life.

Key use cases include power supply and ballast circuits and automotive electronics where AEC‑Q200 qualification and extended endurance are required. The device combines high ripple current capability with a -40°C to 105°C operating range and a rated life of 12,000 hours at 105°C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 68 µF nominal capacitance rated for 350 V operation, with capacitance tolerance ±20% measured at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• High ripple current capability: Low-frequency ripple current of 700 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 1.4 A at 100 kHz, supporting demanding smoothing and decoupling tasks.
• Long endurance: Load-life endurance specified at 12,000 hours at 105°C under rated DC bias plus rated ripple current, supporting extended field life.
• Thermal range and stability: Rated for operation from -40°C to +105°C with specified impedance and loss characteristics across temperature.
• Loss and leakage: Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) specified at 0.24 (measured at 20°C, 120 Hz) and specified leakage current (product value) of 1,052 µA.
• Package and mounting: Radial lead can, size φ16 × 25 mm, lead spacing 7.5 mm (±0.5 mm), available in bulk (no terminal forming) or bag packing.
• Qualification and compliance: AEC‑Q200 rated and RoHS compliant, targeting reliability-focused applications.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronics: Suitable for automotive power modules and control units where AEC‑Q200 qualification and high ripple endurance are required.
• Power supplies and ballasts: Used for smoothing, filtering, and ripple handling in power supply and ballast circuits thanks to high ripple current ratings and long life at elevated temperature.
• High-reliability electronic equipment: Appropriate for compact, reliability-focused designs that demand extended endurance at up to 105°C.

Unique Advantages

• Extended operational life: 12,000 hours at 105°C provides predictable long-term performance for sustained high-temperature use.
• High-frequency and low-frequency ripple handling: Specified ripple currents of 700 mA (120 Hz) and 1.4 A (100 kHz) give designers clear performance margins for both mains-frequency and switching-frequency environments.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC‑Q200 rating supports use in automotive applications that require component-level reliability assurance.
• Compact radial package: φ16 × 25 mm can with 7.5 mm lead spacing allows dense board placement while retaining through-hole mounting robustness.
• Measured electrical characteristics: Defined tan δ (0.24 at 20°C, 120 Hz) and a measured leakage current value (1,052 µA) enable straightforward thermal and leakage budgeting in designs.
• RoHS compliant and pack options: Environmentally compliant with choice of bulk or bag packing to match production and assembly workflows.

Why Choose UCY2V680MHD3?

UCY2V680MHD3 positions itself as a compact, high-reliability electrolytic capacitor for designs that demand sustained ripple handling and extended life at elevated temperatures. With AEC‑Q200 qualification, defined electrical characteristics (tan δ, leakage), and explicit ripple current ratings at both low and high frequencies, it is suited to designers building robust power supplies, ballast circuits, and automotive electronic modules.

The combination of a small radial-can footprint (φ16 × 25 mm), clear endurance specification (12,000 hours at 105°C), and RoHS compliance offers long-term value through predictable performance, easier qualification in reliability-focused programs, and straightforward integration into established through-hole assembly processes.

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