UPM2A180MED

The UPM2A180MED is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPM series, designed as a radial-lead, low-impedance, high-reliability power component. It is specified for operation up to 105°C and a rated voltage of 100 V, making it suitable for demanding electronics that require robust capacitive energy storage and ripple handling.

Targeted at automotive and other high-reliability markets, the UPM2A180MED pairs AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance with defined ripple-current and leakage characteristics to support power filtering and decoupling in constrained board-space radial-can designs.

Key Features

• Rated Performance — 180 µF capacitance at 100 V with ±20% tolerance, providing defined energy storage for power rail stabilization.
• High-temperature operation — Specified operating range from −55°C to +105°C and a lifetime rating of 2000 hours at 105°C, enabling use in elevated-temperature environments.
• Low impedance / Ripple capability — Rated ripple current of 55 mA at 120 Hz and 110 mA at 200 kHz for effective smoothing and decoupling under AC stress.
• Reliability and qualification — AEC-Q200 qualification and adherence to Nichicon’s UPM series reliability goals; RoHS compliant for regulatory conformity.
• Radial-can package — Radial lead mounting with 2.5 mm lead spacing and a compact footprint (L: 1.5 × D: 0.63 cm), suited for through-hole assemblies.
• Polarized design — Polar capacitor construction with datasheet-specified leakage limits (≤ 0.03CV µA after 1 minute at 20°C) for predictable behavior in DC circuits.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power electronics — Use for bulk energy storage, rail smoothing, and decoupling in control modules that require AEC-Q200-qualified components and operation to 105°C.
• Power supply filtering — Low impedance and specified ripple-current ratings support smoothing of DC/DC converter outputs and intermediate rails.
• High-temperature environments — Reliable operation in elevated ambient temperatures where extended high-temperature life and stable leakage performance are required.

Unique Advantages

• Defined high-voltage rating — 100 V nominal rating lets designers select a single component for higher-voltage rail applications without derating ambiguity.
• Temperature-proven construction — Specified −55°C to +105°C range and 2000-hour life at 105°C provide measurable endurance for thermally stressed designs.
• Automotive-grade qualification — AEC-Q200 listing supports integration into regulated automotive systems where supplier qualification is required.
• Predictable leakage and loss characteristics — Datasheet leakage limit (0.03CV µA) and specified tan δ behavior give engineers data to model long-term DC performance and AC loss.
• Compact radial can — Small L × D footprint and 2.5 mm lead spacing simplify mechanical placement in through-hole boards while maintaining adequate capacitance.

Why Choose UPM2A180MED?

UPM2A180MED delivers a clear specification set—180 µF at 100 V—with AEC-Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance, and defined ripple and leakage figures. Its radial-can form factor and polarized construction make it a practical option for designers who need reliable bulk capacitance and predictable performance at temperatures up to 105°C.

This part is well suited to engineers designing automotive and other high-reliability power systems where vendor-backed specifications, compact through-hole packaging, and measurable endurance are required for long-term system reliability.

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