UPV1C121MGD

The UPV1C121MGD is a miniature, low-impedance aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPV series. It is a polarized, radial‑lead can designed for general-purpose electronic circuits that require compact bulk capacitance at low voltage.

Key value comes from its compact radial package, RoHS compliance, and high-temperature endurance—specified for 5000 hours at +105°C—making it suitable for designs that demand small size, reliable lifetime, and measurable ripple performance.

Key Features

• Electrical Rating — 120 µF capacitance at a rated voltage of 16 V with ±20% tolerance.
• Miniature Radial Package — Radial can construction with radial lead mounting and 2.5 mm lead spacing; physical footprint approximately 1.1 × 0.63 cm (L × D).
• Low Impedance Design — Part of Nichicon’s UPV low-impedance series for improved AC performance compared with standard aluminum electrolytics.
• Temperature and Endurance — Operating temperature range from –55°C to +105°C and rated endurance of 5000 hours at +105°C.
• Ripple Current Capability — Specified ripple handling of 165.3 mA at 120 Hz and 290 mA at 200 kHz for board‑level power decoupling and smoothing tasks.
• Loss and Leakage Characteristics — Characteristic tan δ (dissipation factor) for 16 V rating provided by the series specification (tan δ max. 0.16); leakage current specified per datasheet as ≤ 0.03CV (µA) after one minute at 20°C.
• Regulatory — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• General-purpose electronics — Provides compact bulk capacitance for board-level circuits requiring a miniature polarized capacitor.
• Power smoothing and filtering — Rated ripple current and low-impedance construction make it suitable for smoothing and local filtering in low-voltage power rails.
• Embedded and consumer devices — Offers a small footprint and long endurance for space-constrained assemblies operating across a wide temperature range.

Unique Advantages

• Compact footprint with radial leads: Minimizes board area while keeping standard through-hole mounting for straightforward assembly.
• High-temperature endurance: 5000 hours at +105°C provides a quantifiable reliability metric for long-life deployments.
• Quantified ripple handling: Explicit ripple current specs at 120 Hz and 200 kHz allow designers to assess AC stress capability against their supply conditions.
• Low-impedance construction: Series design reduces AC impedance, helping maintain voltage stability under transient load conditions.
• Clear electrical parameters: Specified tan δ and leakage current formulation enable predictable loss and standby current budgeting.
• RoHS compliant: Meets current environmental directive requirements for restricted substances.

Why Choose UPV1C121MGD?

UPV1C121MGD balances compact physical size with defined high-temperature endurance and low-impedance performance, making it a practical choice for designers needing measurable reliability and ripple capability in a radial aluminum electrolytic capacitor. Its clear specifications for capacitance, voltage, ripple current, tan δ, and leakage provide the data engineers need to validate performance in general-purpose power and decoupling applications.

This part is well suited to customers designing space-constrained PCBs who require a proven electrolytic solution with documented lifetime and RoHS compliance. The UPV series’ specification set supports predictable integration into existing component selections and reliability targets.

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