UPS2C100MPD

The UPS2C100MPD is a miniature, high-reliability aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a radial‑lead package from Nichicon’s UPS series. It is designed for switching power supplies and general-purpose power filtering where compact size and stable performance over a wide temperature range are required.

Featuring a 100 µF capacitance at 100 V with low impedance characteristics, this polarized radial-lead capacitor provides defined ripple handling, controlled leakage, and a 2000‑hour endurance rating at elevated temperature for demanding power-electronics applications.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 100 µF nominal capacitance with a 100 V rated voltage and tolerance of ‑20% to +20%.
• Low-loss performance — Specified tanδ of 0.09 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz to help minimize dissipation in power circuits.
• Ripple current capability — Low‑frequency ripple current 70 mA (120 Hz) and high‑frequency ripple current 112 mA (10 kHz) for smoothing and decoupling in switching supplies.
• Leakage current — Rated leakage current of 164 µA (after 1 minute at 20°C), providing predictable standby characteristics.
• Temperature and endurance — Rated operating range of ‑40°C to 105°C with an endurance/life rating of 2000 hours at 105°C.
• Compact radial lead package — Size φ10 × 12.5 mm length with 5 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), ideal for through-hole PCB layouts where board space is limited.
• Polarized, through‑hole mounting — Radial lead construction for reliable mechanical retention and straightforward soldering to PCB designs.
• Compliance and packing — RoHS compliant; available in bulk (no terminal forming) or bag packing. Status: End Of Life.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Bulk smoothing and output decoupling where a compact 100 V, 100 µF capacitor is required for stable supply rails.
• General‑Purpose Power Filtering — Use in industrial and commercial electronics for energy storage and ripple reduction across a wide temperature range.
• Embedded and PCB Power Rails — Through‑hole radial form factor simplifies placement for designs that combine surface-mount and through‑hole components.

Unique Advantages

• High working voltage in a miniature footprint — 100 V rating combined with φ10 × 12.5 mm dimensions enables higher-voltage designs without large capacitor cans.
• Defined ripple handling at multiple frequencies — Specified LF and HF ripple currents (70 mA at 120 Hz, 112 mA at 10 kHz) support both mains- and switching-frequency ripple conditions.
• Wide operating temperature — Rated from ‑40°C to 105°C for reliable operation across typical industrial and commercial temperature ranges.
• Long endurance at elevated temperature — 2000 hours at 105°C provides predictable lifetime behavior for thermal-stressed power circuits.
• Predictable leakage and dissipation — Specified leakage current and tanδ measurement conditions allow engineers to model standby losses and heating accurately.
• RoHS compliant — Meets RoHS requirements for use in regulated electronics assemblies.

Why Choose UPS2C100MPD?

UPS2C100MPD is positioned for designers who need a compact, high‑voltage polarized capacitor with defined ripple capability and endurance for switching power supplies and general-purpose power filtering. Its radial‑lead package and small diameter make it easy to integrate into mixed-technology PCBs while maintaining predictable electrical behavior over temperature and frequency.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the UPS series, this part provides a combination of miniature size, measurable ripple performance, and a clear endurance specification—helping engineers plan lifetime and thermal management for robust power designs.

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