UPM2A560MHD6

The UPM2A560MHD6 is a miniature, radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPM series, designed for high-reliability power filtering and energy-storage applications. This polarized can-style capacitor delivers 56 µF at a 100 V rating with a compact φ12.5 × 15 mm package.

Engineered for demanding environments, the part offers a broad operating temperature range and long endurance, making it suitable for automotive and other high-reliability electronic systems where stable capacitance, controlled loss, and predictable ripple performance are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 56 µF rated capacitance with a 100 V rated voltage and a capacitance tolerance of -20% to +20%.
• High Reliability Endurance — Endurance specified at 5000 hours at 105°C, supporting long-term operation under elevated temperature and bias conditions.
• Wide Temperature Range — Operating temperature range from -55°C to 105°C for reliable performance across harsh environments.
• Low Impedance and Loss — Characterized impedance of 270 mΩ and a tangent of loss angle (tan δ) of 0.08 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz, enabling effective ripple suppression and energy delivery.
• Ripple Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple current of 173.4 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 340 mA at 200 kHz for diverse power-frequency demands.
• Leakage & Polarization — Specified leakage current of 168 µA; polarized device suitable for DC filtering and smoothing applications.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC-Q200 rated for applications requiring automotive-level qualification and traceable reliability.
• Compact Radial Package — Radial lead can, size φ12.5 × 15 mm with 5.0 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), supplied in bulk or bag packing (no terminal forming) for flexible assembly workflows.
• Standards Compliance — RoHS compliant, aligned with current environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Power Electronics — Bulk filtering and decoupling in automotive control modules, leveraging AEC-Q200 qualification and 105°C endurance.
• DC–DC Converters and Power Rails — Energy storage and ripple smoothing for intermediate and output stages where 100 V rating and low impedance are required.
• Motor Drive and Power Control — Local energy buffering and suppression of low- and high-frequency ripple in motor controllers and inverters.
• Electronic Control Units (ECUs) — Stabilizing supply rails and maintaining reliable capacitance across temperature extremes for long service life.

Unique Advantages

• Proven High-Temperature Endurance — 5000-hour rated life at 105°C reduces the need for frequent service or replacement in thermal-stressed designs.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC-Q200 rating supports deployment in automotive systems that require qualified components.
• Measured Frequency Performance — Specified ripple currents at both 120 Hz and 200 kHz allow designers to evaluate behavior across power-frequency and high-frequency switching environments.
• Compact Footprint with Standard Lead Spacing — φ12.5 × 15 mm can with 5 mm lead spacing eases PCB layout for compact power assemblies.
• Predictable Electrical Characteristics — Documented impedance (270 mΩ), tan δ (0.08), and leakage current (168 µA) enable accurate modeling in power designs.
• Environmentally Compliant — RoHS compliance supports regulatory and end-product environmental requirements.

Why Choose UPM2A560MHD6?

UPM2A560MHD6 combines a 100 V rating and 56 µF capacitance with low impedance, specified ripple handling, and long endurance at 105°C to provide a dependable energy-storage solution for demanding applications. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and -55°C to 105°C operating window make it suitable for designs that require automotive-grade reliability and predictable lifecycle performance.

This part is well suited to engineers designing rugged power systems—where consistent capacitance, controlled loss, and traceable qualification simplify validation, reduce rework, and support long-term field performance. Packaging options (bulk/bag) and standardized radial leads facilitate integration into existing assembly processes.

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