UPT2G121MHD

The UPT2G121MHD from Nichicon is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a radial can package designed for high-voltage, high-ripple applications. It delivers 120 µF capacitance at a 400 V rating in a compact radial-lead form factor suitable for general-purpose and ballast circuits.

Built for demanding thermal environments, this part supports continuous operation across −40°C to +105°C and is specified for 5,000 hours at 105°C, offering designers a combination of high ripple capability and extended life for power electronics designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 120 µF nominal capacitance at a 400 V rated voltage for high-voltage filtering and energy storage.
• High ripple current capability: Rated ripple performance includes 660 mA at 120 Hz and 1.056 A at 10 kHz, supporting heavy AC ripple loads.
• Long life at elevated temperature: Endurance specified as 5,000 hours at 105°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current, with recovery to specified values after aging.
• Wide operating temperature range: −40°C to +105°C operating range for use in varied thermal environments.
• Radial can package: Radial lead, can-style package with 7.5 mm lead spacing and a compact footprint (L: 4.0 cm × D: 1.6 cm) for through-hole assemblies.
• Polarized design & tolerance: Polarized electrolytic capacitor with ±20% capacitance tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• Ballasts: Suited for ballast applications where high ripple current handling and high-voltage rating are required.
• High-voltage power supplies: Energy storage and smoothing in general-purpose high-voltage power supplies and filter circuits.
• Industrial electronics: General-purpose use in industrial control and power conversion equipment that demands extended life at elevated temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• High-voltage capability: 400 V rating enables use in circuits that require high DC working voltage without series arrangements.
• Proven ripple performance: Specified ripple currents at 120 Hz and 10 kHz support designers targeting both low- and high-frequency ripple environments.
• Compact radial footprint: Small L × D dimensions and radial-lead mounting simplify board layout for through-hole designs while maintaining performance.
• Extended high-temperature life: 5,000-hour endurance at 105°C gives predictable performance and lifecycle planning for thermal-stressed designs.
• RoHS compliance: Meets RoHS requirements for environmentally conscious designs and regulatory adherence.

Why Choose UPT2G121MHD?

The UPT2G121MHD combines a 400 V rating and 120 µF capacitance with high ripple-current capability and a long endurance rating at 105°C, making it a focused choice for designers of high-voltage, high-ripple power systems. Its compact radial-can package and standard lead spacing allow straightforward integration into through-hole assemblies and replacements.

This capacitor is well suited for engineers specifying reliable, long-life electrolytics for ballast circuits and general-purpose high-voltage power electronics where measurable ripple performance and thermal endurance are required.

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