UPJ0J472MHD6

The UPJ0J472MHD6 is a high-reliability, miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's UPJ series. It is a radial-lead, polarized can-style capacitor offering 4700 µF (4.7 mF) capacitance at a rated voltage of 6.3 V and designed for general-purpose power applications.

Designed for low impedance performance and targeted at switching power supply and power-filtering roles, this part combines elevated ripple current capability, a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +105°C, and extended load life for robust performance in demanding environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 4700 µF nominal capacitance (4.7 mF) with a tolerance of -20% to +20% at 120 Hz, 20°C; rated for 6.3 V DC.
• Low Impedance Design — Specified for switching power supplies; provides improved performance for smoothing and decoupling in power rails.
• High Ripple Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple current of 1.548 A at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 1.72 A at 200 kHz, supporting demanding ripple conditions.
• Long Endurance at Elevated Temperature — Load life rated to 5000 hours at +105°C, enabling extended service in hot operating conditions.
• Thermal Range — Operating temperature -55°C to +105°C for use across a wide set of environmental conditions.
• Electrical Losses — Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) measured at 0.28 (20°C, 120 Hz) for this part.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 888.3 µA after voltage application at standard test conditions.
• Radial Lead Package — φ18 × 20 mm can size with 7.5 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm); supplied in bulk or bag packing for through-hole assembly.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS directive requirements as indicated for the UPJ series.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and output smoothing where low impedance and high ripple capability improve regulation and stability.
• Embedded and Industrial Electronics — Power rail decoupling and energy storage for controllers, converters, and power modules operating across -55°C to +105°C.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Suitable for smoothing, hold-up, and decoupling functions in consumer and industrial equipment requiring a compact, radial-lead electrolytic.

Unique Advantages

• Proven High-Temperature Endurance: 5000-hour rated life at +105°C provides predictable aging and maintenance planning for long-lived designs.
• Measurable Ripple Handling: Specified ripple currents at both 120 Hz and 200 kHz let designers quantify thermal and ripple stress in power-stage designs.
• Compact, Assembly-Friendly Package: φ18 × 20 mm radial can with defined 7.5 mm lead spacing simplifies PCB layout and through-hole assembly processes.
• Verified Electrical Characteristics: Clear specifications for capacitance tolerance, tan δ, and leakage current support accurate circuit modeling and margining.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance supports use in designs that require restricted-substance conformity.

Why Choose UPJ0J472MHD6?

The UPJ0J472MHD6 positions itself as a durable, engineer-friendly electrolytic solution for power filtering and energy storage in applications where low impedance, defined ripple capability, and long life at elevated temperature are required. Its combination of 4700 µF capacitance, 6.3 V rating, and 5000-hour endurance at 105°C makes it well suited for switching power supplies and general-purpose power electronics.

Designers and buyers looking for a compact radial-lead capacitor with documented electrical and thermal specifications will find UPJ0J472MHD6 easy to integrate and validate. The part’s clear performance data supports predictable reliability and simplifies selection and qualification for production designs.

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