UPT2P271MHD6

The UPT2P271MHD6 is a miniature, high-reliability aluminum electrolytic capacitor from the Nichicon UPT series. It is a radial-lead, polarized capacitor rated at 270 µF and 220 V, designed for applications that require high ripple handling and long operational life in a compact package.

Targeted at ballast and general-purpose power circuits, this part combines high ripple-current capability, a wide operating temperature range of −40°C to 105°C, and a 5000-hour endurance at 105°C to deliver reliable smoothing and energy-storage in space-constrained through-hole designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 270 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 220 V and tolerance of −20% to +20% for predictable filtering and energy storage.
• High Ripple Capability — Rated low-frequency ripple current of 880 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 1.408 A at 10 kHz to support circuits with significant AC ripple components.
• Long Endurance — Endurance specified as 5000 hours at 105°C under rated DC bias plus ripple, with recovery to meet capacitance, tan δ and leakage limits after the test.
• Loss and Leakage Characteristics — Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) specified at 0.12 (measurement condition: 20°C, 120 Hz) and measured leakage current reported as 3574 µA; the datasheet leakage-current limit is defined as ≤0.06CV+10 (µA) after 2 minutes at 20°C.
• Compact Radial Package — Aluminum-can radial package, case size φ18 × 35.5 mm with 7.5 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), suitable for through-hole PCB mounting where board space is constrained.
• Wide Operating Temperature — Specified for −40°C to +105°C to handle industrial temperature ranges.
• Manufacturing & Compliance — Supplied in bulk (no terminal forming) or bag packing and RoHS compliant; part is in mass production by Nichicon.

Typical Applications

• Ballast and Lighting Power Supplies — High ripple-current capability and long endurance make it suitable for ballast circuits and other lighting power modules that require sustained ripple handling.
• Power Supply Filtering — Used for bulk smoothing and ripple suppression in general-purpose power supplies where a 220 V rated, compact electrolytic is required.
• Space-Constrained Through-Hole Designs — The φ18 × 35.5 mm radial-can form factor with 7.5 mm lead spacing fits compact through-hole layouts requiring robust energy storage.

Unique Advantages

• High Ripple Performance: Specified ripple currents at both low (880 mA @120 Hz) and high frequency (1.408 A @10 kHz) support designs with significant AC components without immediate degradation.
• Long-Term Reliability: 5000-hour endurance at 105°C under rated conditions provides a measurable lifecycle metric for designers planning for extended field operation.
• Compact Footprint: The miniature φ18 × 35.5 mm package enables higher density through-hole assemblies while retaining adequate capacitance and voltage rating.
• Measured Electrical Characteristics: Specified tan δ (0.12 at 20°C/120 Hz) and documented leakage current values allow accurate modeling of losses and standby current in power budgets.
• RoHS Compliant & Production Ready: RoHS status and mass-production availability simplify procurement and regulatory considerations for volume designs.
• Through-Hole Assembly Friendly: Radial lead format with 7.5 mm lead spacing and conventional can packaging eases assembly and mechanical mounting in legacy and industrial PCBs.

Why Choose UPT2P271MHD6?

UPT2P271MHD6 positions itself as a compact, high-ripple, long-life electrolytic solution for designers who need dependable energy storage and filtering at 220 V in through-hole form factors. Its combination of measurable ripple ratings, defined endurance at elevated temperature, and clear leakage and loss specifications helps engineers design predictable, robust power stages for ballast and general-purpose power applications.

Manufactured by Nichicon and available in production quantities, this radial-lead capacitor is intended for projects that require proven electrolytic performance in constrained spaces while maintaining compliance and long-term operational stability.

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