UPW0J221MED

The UPW0J221MED is a miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a radial-can package optimized for switching power supplies and other compact power applications. It provides a 220 µF capacitance at a 6.3 V rating with a low-impedance design and polarized radial-lead mounting for board-level power filtering and decoupling.

Engineered for demanding environments, the UPW0J221MED supports a wide operating temperature range and includes automotive-grade reliability credentials for use where robust performance is required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Rated Voltage — 220 µF capacitance with a 6.3 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance.
• Low-Impedance Design — Specified ripple handling of 188.5 mA at 120 Hz and 290 mA at 10 kHz supports effective smoothing and decoupling in switching power circuits.
• Operating Temperature Range — Rated for −55 °C to +105 °C to cover a broad range of ambient conditions.
• High Reliability / Automotive Grade — AEC-Q200 rated for applications that require automotive-level reliability.
• Construction & Mounting — Polarized radial-lead, can-style package with 2.5 mm lead spacing for through-hole PCB assembly.
• Endurance and Lifetime — Specified lifetime of 2000 hours at 105 °C for elevated-temperature endurance planning.
• Leakage Current Specification — Leakage current not more than 0.03CV (µA) after 1 minute at 20 °C (per series datasheet specification).

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Acts as output smoothing and decoupling capacitor in compact switch-mode power supplies where low impedance and ripple performance are required.
• Automotive Electronics — Suitable for automotive systems that require components meeting AEC-Q200 reliability standards, such as control modules and power distribution units.
• Board-Level Power Filtering — Used for bulk capacitance and transient suppression on PCBs, leveraging its radial-lead mounting and specified ripple current ratings.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, Radial-Lead Package — The radial, can-style package with 2.5 mm lead spacing enables straightforward through-hole assembly and reliable mechanical mounting.
• Quantified Ripple Performance — Published ripple current values at 120 Hz and 10 kHz allow designers to size and place capacitors based on measured ripple conditions rather than estimates.
• Automotive-Grade Reliability — AEC-Q200 rating provides a clear reliability baseline for use in automotive and other high-reliability systems.
• Wide Temperature Range — −55 °C to +105 °C rating supports operation across typical industrial and automotive ambient conditions.
• Defined Leakage Current — Leakage current specification (≤0.03CV µA after 1 minute at 20 °C) aids in power-loss and standby-current budgeting.
• Specified High-Temperature Lifetime — 2000 hours at 105 °C provides a predictable endurance metric for thermal-stress planning.

Why Choose UPW0J221MED?

The UPW0J221MED positions itself as a focused solution for compact power designs that need proven electrolytic capacitance, measurable ripple handling, and automotive-grade reliability. Its combination of low-impedance behavior, AEC-Q200 rating, and defined endurance and leakage characteristics make it suitable for engineers developing switching power supplies and board-level power systems where predictable performance under thermal and electrical stress is required.

Choosing this part supports designs that prioritize robust, quantifiable component behavior and simplifies qualification by using a capacitor with explicit ripple, leakage, temperature, and lifetime specifications.

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