UCZ1C471MCS1GS

The UCZ1C471MCS1GS is a chip-type aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UCZ series, designed for high-reliability surface-mount applications. It provides 470 µF at 16 V in a compact SMD can-style package, with specifications targeted for extended high-temperature operation and low-temperature ESR performance.

Key use cases include electronic modules requiring stable bulk capacitance and reliable performance across a wide temperature range; the device is AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS-compliant for applications that demand automotive-grade components and automated assembly compatibility.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 470 µF rated capacitance at 16 V for bulk energy storage and decoupling.
• High-temperature operation — Rated for operation from −40 °C to +125 °C to support demanding thermal environments.
• Low-temperature ESR specification — ESR characterized after −40 °C testing; specified ESR is 150 mOhm at 100 kHz for predictable performance at high frequencies and low temperatures.
• Long endurance at elevated temperature — Rated lifetime of 3000 hours at 125 °C, supporting long-term reliability in high-temperature applications.
• Ripple current capability — 250 mA at 120 Hz and 500 mA at 10 kHz to support both low- and high-frequency ripple handling.
• Surface-mount, tape-fed compatible — Chip type packaged for automatic mounting machines fed with carrier tape; package case is radial, can - SMD.
• Polarized, ±20% tolerance — Polarized aluminum electrolytic device with capacitance tolerance of −20% to +20% at 120 Hz, 20 °C.
• Regulatory and quality — Compliant with RoHS (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) and AEC-Q200 qualified.
• Compact dimensions — Size L: 1 × D: 1 cm with surface-mount land size L: 1.03 × W: 1.03 cm and maximum seated height 1 cm for space-constrained board designs.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronics — AEC-Q200 qualification and −40 °C to +125 °C rating make this capacitor suitable for automotive electronic modules requiring reliable bulk capacitance and thermal endurance.
• Surface-mount production — Carrier-tape compatibility supports automated pick-and-place assembly in high-volume manufacturing.
• Power filtering in high-temperature environments — Low-temperature ESR and defined ripple current ratings support power rail smoothing where ambient or localized temperatures reach elevated levels.

Unique Advantages

• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 qualification provides documented quality assurance for use in automotive electronic subsystems.
• Wide operating temperature window: −40 °C to +125 °C rating enables deployment in environments with large thermal swings without derating of the specified operating range.
• Low-temperature ESR characterization: ESR specified after −40 °C testing ensures predictable performance in cold conditions and at high measurement frequencies (150 mOhm at 100 kHz).
• Extended high-temperature lifetime: 3000 hours at 125 °C supports designs that require long-term stability under continuous elevated-temperature exposure.
• Assembly-friendly packaging: SMD can with carrier-tape compatibility reduces assembly friction and integrates into automated lines.
• Clear, application-relevant ratings: Specified ripple currents at both 120 Hz and 10 kHz make it straightforward to evaluate suitability for both power-line and switching-frequency decoupling.

Why Choose UCZ1C471MCS1GS?

UCZ1C471MCS1GS combines a high-capacitance 470 µF value with a 16 V rating in a compact, surface-mount can package engineered for high-temperature use and automated assembly. Its AEC-Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance, low-temperature ESR characterization, and long 125 °C lifetime make it a practical choice for engineers specifying durable bulk capacitance in temperature-challenged and automotive environments.

This capacitor is suited to designs that prioritize thermal endurance, assembly efficiency, and verifiable electrical performance over a wide temperature range. Its defined ripple current and ESR figures simplify reliability and thermal assessments during system-level design and qualification.

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