UPW1A102MPD6

The UPW1A102MPD6 from Nichicon is a miniature, radial‑lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the UPW series, designed for low impedance and high reliability in power applications. It delivers 1000 µF capacitance at a 10 V rating, making it suitable for switching power supplies and robust electronic control modules where compact high capacitance and endurance are required.

Engineered for demanding environments, this part combines a broad operating temperature range and an endurance rating at elevated temperature to support long life in thermally stressed designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 1000 µF nominal capacitance with a 10 V rated voltage and tolerance of −20% to +20% for bulk energy storage and smoothing in low‑voltage power rails.
• Low Impedance & Loss: Specified impedance of 130 mOhm and a tangent of loss angle (tanδ) of 0.19 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz, enabling lower ripple and better transient response.
• Ripple Current Capability: Rated low‑frequency ripple current of 746.3 mA (120 Hz) and high‑frequency ripple current of 995 mA (10 kHz), supporting switch‑mode converter and regulator loads.
• Reliability & Endurance: Life rating of 3000 hours at 105°C and leakage current specified at 300 µA, reflecting design for prolonged operation under high temperature and bias.
• Wide Temperature Range: Operates from −55°C to +105°C to accommodate automotive and industrial thermal environments.
• Mechanical & Mounting: Radial lead (polar) can construction with dimensions φ8 × 20 mm and lead spacing 3.5 mm (±0.5 mm), available in bulk or bag packing for manual or automated assembly workflows.
• Automotive‑grade Rating: Rated to AEC‑Q200, supporting use where automotive reliability standards are required.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies: Bulk filtering and output smoothing where compact 1000 µF capacitance and low impedance improve transient stability.
• Automotive Electronics: Power rail decoupling and energy buffering in automotive control modules, leveraging the AEC‑Q200 rating and −55°C to +105°C temperature range.
• DC‑DC Converters and Regulators: Input/output ripple suppression and hold‑up support for converters in compact power assemblies.
• Industrial Control Equipment: Energy storage and filtering in motor controllers, sensor interfaces, and distributed power systems that require durable capacitors.

Unique Advantages

• High Capacitance in a Small Footprint: 1000 µF in a φ8 × 20 mm can provides substantial energy density for space‑constrained designs.
• Strong Ripple Handling: Specified ripple currents at both low and high frequencies allow reliable operation across switching‑frequency ranges common in modern power systems.
• Elevated Temperature Endurance: 3000 hours at 105°C supports long service life in thermally challenging installations.
• Low Loss Characteristic: tanδ = 0.19 (20°C, 120 Hz) and 130 mOhm impedance support efficient filtering with reduced heating and losses.
• Automotive Reliability Standard: AEC‑Q200 rating provides confidence for use in automotive and similarly demanding applications.
• Flexible Packaging Options: Available in bulk (no terminal forming) or bag packing to suit prototyping and production workflows.

Why Choose UPW1A102MPD6?

The UPW1A102MPD6 balances high capacitance, low impedance, and proven endurance in a compact radial‑lead package from Nichicon’s UPW series. Its combination of 1000 µF at 10 V, robust ripple current ratings, and a −55°C to +105°C operating range make it well suited to designers needing reliable bulk energy storage and filtering in switching power supplies, automotive modules, and industrial power systems.

With AEC‑Q200 rating and a 3000‑hour endurance at 105°C, this part provides predictable long‑term performance for applications where thermal stress and long duty cycles are common, helping reduce rework and extend system field life.

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