UPJ2A221MHD

The UPJ2A221MHD is a radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPJ series, offering 220 µF capacitance at a 100 V rating. It is built for general-purpose power applications and is specifically designed for low-impedance performance in switching power supplies.

With a wide operating temperature range and a long endurance rating, this capacitor targets power conversion, filtering and energy-storage functions where reliability and sustained ripple handling are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 220 µF nominal capacitance with a 100 V rated voltage suitable for higher-voltage power rails and energy storage tasks.
• Low Impedance for Power Systems: Part of the UPJ series designed for low impedance, making it suitable for switching power supplies and power conversion filtering.
• Ripple Current Handling: Rated low-frequency ripple current 408.8 mA (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current 730 mA (200 kHz) to support input/output filtering and decoupling in power stages.
• Loss Characteristics: Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) 0.08 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz, 100 V, indicating low dissipation under rated conditions.
• Leakage Current: Leakage current specified at 660 µA, measured per the product test conditions.
• Endurance & Temperature: Rated life of 5000 hours at 105°C and a category temperature range from −55°C to +105°C for sustained operation in elevated-temperature environments.
• Radial Can Package: φ12.5 × 35.5 mm can with 5.0 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), radial lead mounting for through-hole PCB assembly. Packaging available as bulk (no terminal forming) or bag packing.
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies: Low impedance and specified ripple current make the UPJ2A221MHD suitable for input and output filtering in switched-mode power supplies.
• Power Conversion Modules: Useful in DC-DC converters and other power conversion stages where 100 V rating and robust ripple handling are required.
• Industrial Power Systems: Suited for general-purpose industrial power electronics that require wide temperature operation and long endurance at elevated temperatures.
• Energy Storage and Filtering: Effective for bulk decoupling and energy buffering on higher-voltage rails in electronic systems.

Unique Advantages

• Extended High-Temperature Endurance: 5000 hours rated life at 105°C supports long-term reliability in elevated-temperature applications.
• High Voltage Capability: 100 V rating enables use on higher-voltage rails without changing capacitor family.
• Measured Ripple Performance: Defined ripple current values at both low and high frequencies allow designers to evaluate thermal and ripple performance for real-world power designs.
• Compact Radial Can: φ12.5 × 35.5 mm package and 5 mm lead spacing provide a compact through-hole footprint for board-level power components.
• Low Dissipation: tan δ = 0.08 at 20°C, 120 Hz, 100 V helps reduce internal heating under AC ripple conditions.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS-compliant construction supports environmental requirements for modern electronic products.

Why Choose UPJ2A221MHD?

The UPJ2A221MHD balances a high voltage rating and substantial capacitance with low impedance characteristics tailored for switching power applications. Its 5000-hour endurance at 105°C, wide −55°C to +105°C temperature range, and specified ripple performance make it a practical choice for engineers designing robust power systems and industrial electronics.

As part of Nichicon’s UPJ series, this radial-lead capacitor offers a compact through-hole package and straightforward packaging options, enabling reliable integration into power supply designs that require long-term stability and predictable electrical behavior.

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