UPW1C392MHD

The UPW1C392MHD is a miniature, high-reliability aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPW series. It is a radial lead, polarized capacitor providing 3.9 mF (3900 µF) capacitance at a 16 V rating.

Designed for demanding power applications, the part combines low impedance, high ripple-current capability and extended endurance for use in switching power supplies and automotive electronic systems that require stable performance across a wide temperature range.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 3.9 mF (3900 µF) rated at 16 V with capacitance tolerance of ±20% (‑20% to +20%).
• Low Impedance — Specified impedance of 44 mOhm, enabling efficient decoupling and energy delivery in power circuits.
• High Ripple Current — Low-frequency ripple current 2.176 A (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current 2.56 A (10 kHz), supporting heavy AC stress conditions.
• Loss Characteristics — tan δ of 0.2 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz, supporting predictable dissipation behavior in designs.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 1872 µA.
• High Reliability & Endurance — Rated life of 8000 hours at 105°C for long-term stability under elevated-temperature operation.
• Wide Operating Temperature — Specified operating temperature range from ‑55°C to +105°C.
• Compact Radial Can — Size φ16 × 25 mm with 7.5 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm), radial lead mounting for through-hole assembly; bulk and bag packing options available.
• AEC-Q200 Rated — Rated to AEC-Q200 standards and intended for applications requiring automotive-level robust construction.
• Polarized — Designed as a polarized electrolytic capacitor for DC power rail applications.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Low impedance and high ripple-current capability make this capacitor suitable for smoothing and decoupling in DC‑DC converters and switch-mode power supplies.
• Automotive Electronics — AEC-Q200 rating and wide temperature range (‑55°C to +105°C) align the part with automotive electronic modules requiring extended endurance.
• Power Filtering and Energy Storage — Compact radial can and high capacitance support bulk filtering and transient energy storage on power rails.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple tolerance: Specified ripple currents of 2.176 A (120 Hz) and 2.56 A (10 kHz) allow the capacitor to handle AC stress across a broad frequency range.
• Low ESR/Impedance: 44 mOhm impedance reduces voltage ripple and improves power-conversion efficiency in tight power budgets.
• Extended high-temperature life: 8000 hours at 105°C provides predictable long-term performance in thermally demanding environments.
• Automotive-capable construction: AEC-Q200 rating and a wide operating temperature range support deployment in vehicular electronics.
• Compact, through-hole form factor: φ16 × 25 mm radial can with 7.5 mm lead spacing simplifies layout for legacy and serviceable designs.

Why Choose UPW1C392MHD?

UPW1C392MHD targets designs that require a high-capacitance, low-impedance electrolytic solution with proven endurance at elevated temperatures. Its combination of 3900 µF at 16 V, high ripple-current capability, and 8000‑hour life at 105°C makes it suitable for power supply filtering and energy storage in systems where reliability matters.

Backed by Nichicon’s UPW series engineering, this radial lead capacitor is positioned for engineers specifying robust, compact electrolytic capacitors for switching power supplies and automotive electronic modules that must perform across a wide temperature range.

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