UPW1A820MDD

The UPW1A820MDD is a miniature, radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for compact power applications. As part of Nichicon’s UPW series, it delivers low impedance performance in a small φ5×11L can with 2 mm lead spacing, making it suitable for dense board layouts.

This part targets power conditioning and switching power supply roles in systems that require a reliable polarized capacitor with defined ripple handling, a wide operating temperature range, and industry-recognized qualification for demanding environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 82 µF nominal capacitance at a rated voltage of 10 V, with tolerance of -20% to +20%.
• Low loss (tan δ): Dissipation factor of 0.19 (measured at 20°C, 120 Hz), supporting efficient energy storage with controlled losses.
• Ripple current capability: Low-frequency ripple current 117 mA (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current 180 mA (10 kHz), suitable for smoothing and decoupling in switching applications.
• Leakage current: Measured leakage current of 24.6 µA, consistent with stable bias performance after voltage application.
• Thermal and lifetime ratings: Operating temperature range from -55°C to 105°C with endurance specified to 2000 hours at 105°C.
• Compact radial package: φ5×11L aluminum can, radial lead mounting, 2 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), offering straightforward through-hole assembly.
• AEC-Q200 rated: Meets AEC-Q200 requirements, supporting use in qualified automotive modules and other demanding applications.
• Packaging options: Available in bulk (no terminal forming) or bag packing for prototyping and production handling.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies: Low impedance and defined ripple current handling make this capacitor suited for output filtering and decoupling in compact switching regulator designs.
• Automotive Electronics: AEC-Q200 rating and wide temperature range (-55°C to 105°C) support use in automotive modules that require robust polarized capacitance.
• Compact Power Modules: Miniature φ5×11L can and radial-lead package allow placement in space-constrained power assemblies where through-hole mounting is preferred.

Unique Advantages

• Compact footprint: Small φ5×11L package enables designers to retain capacitance while minimizing board area in tight layouts.
• Designed for switching environments: Low tan δ and dedicated ripple current specifications at both low and high frequencies provide predictable behavior in switching and filtering tasks.
• Wide temperature capability: Rated from -55°C to 105°C to support performance across harsh thermal conditions.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 rating gives confidence for use in automotive systems and other high-reliability applications.
• Through-hole convenience: Radial lead construction with 2 mm spacing simplifies prototyping and repair-friendly assembly processes.
• Defined endurance: 2000-hour life at 105°C provides a clear reliability baseline for thermal-stress planning.

Why Choose UPW1A820MDD?

The UPW1A820MDD combines a compact radial package with low-loss characteristics and specified ripple handling to address filtering and decoupling needs in compact power designs. Its AEC-Q200 rating and broad -55°C to 105°C operating range make it suitable where environmental robustness and traceable qualification matter.

This capacitor is well suited for engineers specifying reliable polarized capacitance for switching power supplies, automotive electronics, and other compact power modules where board space, predictable ripple performance, and defined thermal endurance are priorities.

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