UHW1C182MPD

The UHW1C182MPD is a miniature, high-reliability aluminum electrolytic capacitor in Nichicon’s UHW series. It is a polarized, radial-lead can designed for general-purpose electronics where compact size, sustained ripple handling and long operational life are required.

Engineered for demanding thermal and ripple conditions, this part delivers 1800 µF at 16 V with a rated temperature range of −40°C to +105°C and a 10,000 hour endurance at 105°C, offering a durable solution for equipment requiring stable bulk capacitance in a small footprint.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance 1800 µF capacitance at 16 V with ±20% tolerance; specified impedance of 51 mΩ and tanδ of 0.15 (20°C, 120 Hz) for predictable AC behavior.
• High Ripple Handling Rated low-frequency ripple current of 1.74 A (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current of 2.9 A (10 kHz), supporting applications with significant AC ripple demands.
• Leakage Current Specified leakage current of 288 µA after standard application conditions, enabling reliable bias characteristics for polarized circuits.
• Mechanical / Package Miniature radial-can package: φ10 × 25 mm length, lead spacing 5 mm (±0.5 mm), radial lead mounting for through-hole assembly and bulk or bag packing.
• Reliability & Endurance 10,000 hour rated life at 105°C under rated voltage and ripple conditions, providing long-term stability for sustained operation.
• Operating Temperature Wide operating range from −40°C to +105°C to accommodate varied thermal environments.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant, meeting current directive requirements for restricted substances.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose electronics Provides bulk capacitance and ripple handling where a compact polarized electrolytic is required.
• Power filtering and decoupling Low impedance and specified ripple currents make it suitable for smoothing and decoupling tasks in power rails.
• Industrial and embedded systems Long endurance at elevated temperature supports continuous-operation designs that need stable capacitance over time.

Unique Advantages

• Compact footprint with high capacitance: 1800 µF in a φ10 × 25 mm can minimizes board area while delivering significant bulk capacitance.
• High ripple capability: Rated ripple currents of 1.74 A (120 Hz) and 2.9 A (10 kHz) reduce heating and extend usable life under AC stress.
• Long-term reliability: 10,000 hour endurance at 105°C provides predictable aging characteristics for designs requiring longevity.
• Robust temperature range: −40°C to +105°C operation supports a broad set of environmental conditions.
• Through-hole radial form factor: 5 mm lead spacing and standard radial can make the part straightforward to integrate into through-hole PCB designs.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance supports environmental and regulatory requirements.

Why Choose UHW1C182MPD?

The UHW1C182MPD balances compact mechanical packaging with strong electrical performance—high capacitance, low impedance and elevated ripple ratings—backed by a 10,000 hour life at 105°C. Its radial-lead can and defined lead spacing simplify through-hole assembly while the wide operating temperature window and controlled leakage current make it a dependable choice for continuous-use applications.

This part is well suited to designers and purchasers seeking a dependable, space-efficient polarized capacitor for general-purpose power filtering, decoupling and embedded systems where long-term stability and ripple endurance are important.

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