UPT2W680MHD

The UPT2W680MHD is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a radial can package designed for high-voltage, high-ripple applications. This polarized, radial-lead capacitor offers 68 µF capacitance at a 450 V rating and is intended for general-purpose use where high ripple current and extended life at elevated temperature are required.

Compact in size (approximately 4 × 1.6 cm) with 7.5 mm lead spacing, the UPT2W680MHD delivers a balance of miniature footprint, robust ripple handling and long-term reliability with a rated lifetime of 5000 hours at 105 °C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 68 µF nominal capacitance with a 450 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20 °C.
• High Ripple Current — Rated ripple current of 490 mArms at 120 Hz and 784 mArms at 10 kHz, enabling use in applications with significant AC ripple on DC rails.
• Long Life at Elevated Temperature — Endurance specified as 5000 hours at 105 °C under D.C. bias plus rated ripple current, with capacitance change within ±20% after the test.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range — Specified for operation from −40 °C to +105 °C for broad environmental tolerance.
• Radial Lead, Compact Package — Radial-lead, can-style package with 7.5 mm lead spacing and overall dimensions approximately L: 4 cm × D: 1.6 cm for easy through-hole mounting and dense board layouts.
• RoHS Compliant — Manufactured in compliance with RoHS requirements.

Typical Applications

• Ballast and Lighting Circuits — Suited for ballast applications where high ripple current capability and high voltage ratings are required.
• High-Voltage DC Filtering — 450 V rating and 68 µF capacitance make this capacitor suitable for smoothing and decoupling in high-voltage DC circuits.
• General-Purpose Power Electronics — Useful in general-purpose designs that require compact, radial-lead high-voltage capacitors with long life at elevated temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• Compact footprint with high voltage — 68 µF at 450 V in a miniature can reduces board space while meeting high-voltage requirements.
• Designed for high ripple environments — Measured ripple current ratings at both low and high frequency support designs with significant AC components on the DC rail.
• Extended high-temperature endurance — 5000-hour life rating at 105 °C provides predictable aging and performance in thermally demanding systems.
• Through-hole reliability — Radial lead package simplifies assembly and provides secure mechanical retention for applications requiring robust mounting.
• Wide ambient range — −40 °C to +105 °C operating range accommodates a broad set of environmental conditions.
• Regulatory compliance — RoHS compliance supports deployment in regions with restricted substance regulations.

Why Choose UPT2W680MHD?

UPT2W680MHD is positioned for engineers who need a compact, high-voltage aluminum electrolytic capacitor that tolerates elevated ripple currents and maintains performance over extended high-temperature operation. Its combination of a 450 V rating, significant ripple capability at both 120 Hz and 10 kHz, and a 5000-hour life at 105 °C makes it a strong candidate for demanding power-electronics and ballast applications.

This capacitor is appropriate for designs that prioritize reliable filtering and energy storage in limited space, and for teams that require RoHS-compliant components with defined endurance and thermal specifications from a known series.

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