UPT2G270MHD

The UPT2G270MHD is a miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a radial-can package designed for general-purpose electronic use and applications that demand high ripple-current handling. It combines a 27 µF capacitance with a 400 V rated voltage in a compact radial-lead form factor.

Built for durability, the UPT2G270MHD offers long-life endurance (5,000 hours at 105 °C) and a broad operating temperature range of −40 °C to +105 °C, making it suitable for equipment where sustained high-voltage filtering and ripple performance are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 27 µF rated capacitance at 400 V for high-voltage smoothing and energy storage in compact circuits.
• High Ripple Current Capability: Rated ripple current of 240 mA at 120 Hz and 384 mA at 10 kHz, enabling reliable performance under AC ripple stress.
• Miniature Radial Can Package: Compact dimensions (L: 2.5 × D: 1.25 cm) with radial lead mounting and 5 mm lead spacing for easy through-hole assembly.
• Long Life Endurance: Endurance specified as 5,000 hours at 105 °C with DC bias plus rated ripple current applied; capacitance change within ±20% after test.
• Wide Temperature Range: Rated for −40 °C to +105 °C to support a range of operating environments.
• Leakage Current Specified: Leakage current defined as not more than 0.06CV + 10 (µA) after 2 minutes at 20 °C, providing predictable standby loss.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS directive requirements for restricted substances.
• Loss Angle (tan δ): Maximum tan δ of 0.15 at 400 V (measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C), supporting known dissipation characteristics.

Typical Applications

• Ballast Applications: Suited for ballast use where high ripple current capability and high-voltage rating are required.
• General-Purpose Electronic Circuits: Through-hole radial mounting for use in a variety of general-purpose power and filter circuits.
• High-Ripple Environments: Components that must withstand sustained ripple currents benefit from this capacitor’s rated ripple and endurance specifications.

Unique Advantages

• Compact high-voltage solution: 27 µF at 400 V in a miniature radial can saves board space while delivering required voltage handling.
• Designed for ripple endurance: Specified ripple current values at multiple frequencies let designers match component selection to expected AC stress.
• Predictable lifetime: 5,000-hour endurance at 105 °C gives a clear reliability target for thermal and operational planning.
• Clear electrical characterization: Defined leakage current formula and tan δ limits provide measurable electrical behavior for design validation.
• Easy assembly: Radial lead configuration with 5 mm lead spacing supports straightforward through-hole mounting and handling.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS conformity simplifies environmental and regulatory planning for product builds.

Why Choose UPT2G270MHD?

The UPT2G270MHD positions itself as a compact, high-voltage aluminum electrolytic capacitor that balances small size with strong ripple endurance and long-term reliability. Its combination of 27 µF capacitance at 400 V, specified ripple current across frequencies, and a 5,000-hour life rating at 105 °C makes it a practical choice for designers who need predictable electrical performance in constrained form factors.

This capacitor is ideal for engineers and procurement teams specifying components for ballast assemblies, general-purpose power circuits, or any application where high ripple handling and defined lifetime at elevated temperatures are important. Backed by manufacturer-grade specifications, it supports reliable integration into designs that require clear, measurable capacitor behavior.

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