UPT2G271MRD6

The UPT2G271MRD6 is a miniature, radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPT series. It offers 270 µF capacitance at a 400 V rating in a compact radial can package designed for general-purpose and ballast applications.

Engineered for high ripple current and long operational life, this polarized capacitor targets designs that require high-voltage smoothing, ripple handling and stable performance across a wide temperature range.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 270 µF capacitance rated at 400 V, suitable for high-voltage filtering and energy storage in applicable circuits.
• High ripple current capability — Rated ripple current: 1.3 A at 120 Hz (105°C) and 2.08 A at 10 kHz, supporting demanding AC ripple environments such as ballast circuits.
• Long-life endurance — Specified lifetime of 5000 hours at 105°C with DC bias plus rated ripple current; capacitance change limited to within ±20% after the endurance test.
• Wide operating temperature — Usable from –40°C to +105°C for a broad range of environmental conditions.
• Radial can package — Polarized radial-lead, through-hole form factor with 12.5 mm lead spacing (1.25 cm) and compact body dimensions L: 4 × D: 2.5 cm for easy PCB mounting.
• Loss and leakage characteristics — Series specification gives a tan δ (loss tangent) max of 0.15 at 400 V (120 Hz, 20°C), and leakage current limited by the series formula (≤ 0.06CV + 10 µA after 2 minutes at 20°C).
• RoHS compliant — Conforms to applicable RoHS directives.

Typical Applications

• Ballast circuits — Suited for ballast application where high ripple current handling and stable high-voltage capacitance are required.
• General-purpose high-voltage filtering — Provides smoothing and energy storage on 400 V rails and similar high-voltage systems.
• Power supply decoupling — Used for bulk decoupling and ripple reduction in through-hole power assemblies that require a compact, high-voltage electrolytic solution.

Unique Advantages

• Optimized for ripple-heavy environments: Explicit ripple ratings at both 120 Hz and 10 kHz demonstrate capability for AC ripple and switching-frequency applications.
• Durable high-temperature performance: 5000-hour endurance at 105°C under rated stress provides a measurable reliability baseline for long-life designs.
• Compact radial package: Small L × D footprint and radial leads simplify integration into through-hole assemblies while conserving board space.
• Clear electrical limits: Loss tangent and leakage current specifications enable predictable selection for designs with tight loss and leakage budgets.
• Environmentally compliant: RoHS status supports designs that require lead-free directive compliance.

Why Choose UPT2G271MRD6?

UPT2G271MRD6 from Nichicon’s UPT series combines a high 400 V rating with 270 µF capacitance in a compact radial-can package engineered for high ripple current and long life. Its published ripple current figures, loss tangent limits and leakage formula give engineers the quantitative data needed to size and qualify the capacitor for ballast and other high-voltage smoothing roles.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying through-hole electrolytic capacitors for industrial and general-purpose high-voltage boards where predictable endurance, thermal range (–40°C to +105°C) and regulatory compliance are required.

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