UPT2E181MHD6

The UPT2E181MHD6 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPT series. It is a radial-lead, can-style capacitor with a compact footprint and polarized construction, rated at 180 µF and 250 V.

Designed for applications that require high ripple handling and long operational life, this part is suited for ballast applications and general-purpose power circuits where robust ripple performance and extended endurance at elevated temperatures are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 180 µF rated capacitance at 250 V provides energy storage suitable for power filtering and smoothing in polarized circuits.
• High ripple current capability — Specified ripple handling of 720 mA at 120 Hz and 1.152 A at 10 kHz supports demanding AC ripple environments.
• Long life at elevated temperature — Endurance rating of 5000 hours at 105 °C under D.C. bias plus rated ripple current for long-term reliability.
• Leakage and loss characteristics — Leakage current limited to 0.06CV+10 µA (after 2 minutes at 20 °C) and tan δ max of 0.12 at 250 V (measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C).
• Temperature and stability — Operating temperature range of −40 °C to +105 °C; impedance at −25 °C is within 8× the value at +20 °C for the 250 V rating.
• Compact radial can package — Size: L 3.05 × D 1.8 cm with 7.5 mm lead spacing, polarized radial lead mounting for through-hole assemblies.
• Environmental compliance — RoHS compliant as specified for the UPT series.

Typical Applications

• Ballasts — Suited for ballast applications that demand high ripple current tolerance and durable operation at elevated temperature.
• General-purpose power circuits — Use in power filtering and smoothing in equipment requiring a radial-lead electrolytic with extended endurance.
• Industrial electronics — Applicable where compact size, polarized DC energy storage, and stability over −40 °C to +105 °C are required.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple endurance: Measured ripple ratings (720 mA @ 120 Hz; 1.152 A @ 10 kHz) enable reliable performance in ripple-intensive circuits.
• Extended high-temperature life: 5000-hour endurance at 105 °C under rated conditions delivers predictable aging and service life for long-term designs.
• Compact through-hole form factor: Radial can package with 7.5 mm lead spacing and small diameter reduces board area while maintaining through-hole mounting robustness.
• Clear electrical limits: Specified leakage current formula and tan δ limits provide verifiable electrical behavior for design validation.
• Wide operating range: −40 °C to +105 °C operating window supports deployments across varied thermal environments.
• RoHS compliant: Meets RoHS directive requirements as stated for the UPT series for environmentally conscious designs.

Why Choose UPT2E181MHD6?

UPT2E181MHD6 combines a compact radial-can package with measurable, high ripple-current capability and a long 5000-hour endurance at 105 °C, making it a practical choice for engineers specifying electrolytic bulk capacitance in compact power designs and ballast equipment. Its defined electrical parameters—180 µF at 250 V, controlled leakage, and tan δ limits—help simplify validation and reliability planning.

This part is well suited to designers who need a proven, general-purpose aluminum electrolytic with clear performance data for filtered power circuits, industrial electronics, and ballast applications where extended high-temperature life and ripple handling are important.

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