UPW1V820MED

The UPW1V820MED is a miniature, radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's UPW series designed for low-impedance, high-reliability power electronics. It delivers 82 µF capacitance at a 35 V rating in a compact φ6.3 × 15 mm can, tailored for space-constrained designs.

Built for applications such as switching power supplies and automotive electronics, this component combines a wide operating temperature range (−55 °C to 105 °C) with specified ripple current capability and endurance to support robust power-filtering and decoupling tasks.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 82 µF nominal capacitance with tolerance −20% to +20% and a rated voltage of 35 V.
• Low-loss Performance — Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) of 0.12 measured at 20 °C, 120 Hz for stable AC behavior in power circuits.
• Ripple Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple current of 279.5 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 430 mA at 10 kHz, enabling effective smoothing in switching regulators.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 86.1 µA, useful for predicting standby and bias currents in sensitive circuits.
• Reliability & Endurance — Rated for 2000 hours at 105 °C, supporting long-term operation under elevated temperature and bias conditions.
• Wide Temperature Range — Operates from −55 °C to 105 °C to accommodate demanding thermal environments.
• Compact Radial Package — φ6.3 × 15 mm can with 2.5 mm lead spacing and radial lead mounting for through-hole assembly in compact boards.
• AEC-Q200 Rated — Listed with AEC-Q200, indicating applicability for automotive-grade system designs.
• Polarized Aluminum Electrolytic — Conventional polarized construction for bulk energy storage and power decoupling.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Low-impedance, high-frequency ripple handling makes this capacitor suitable for output filtering and bulk decoupling in DC–DC converters.
• Automotive Electronics — AEC-Q200 rating and wide temperature range support usage in vehicle electronic control modules and power systems.
• Compact Power Modules — Small φ6.3 × 15 mm footprint and radial lead format allow integration into space-constrained power assemblies and adapter boards.
• Control & Sensor Modules — Stable leakage and loss characteristics help maintain predictable biasing and filtering in control electronics and sensor interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, high-capacity form factor — 82 µF in a φ6.3 × 15 mm can reduces board area while providing useful bulk capacitance.
• Designed for switching environments — Specified ripple current at both low and high frequency (279.5 mA at 120 Hz, 430 mA at 10 kHz) supports effective smoothing in switching regulators.
• Wide thermal tolerance — −55 °C to 105 °C operating range supports reliable performance across harsh temperature cycles.
• Automotive-capable qualification — AEC-Q200 listing aligns the part with automotive electronics requirements where applicable.
• Predictable electrical behavior — Defined tan δ and leakage current figures simplify margining for power and standby budgets.
• Through-hole radial lead package — Simplifies mounting and replacement in prototyping and serviceable assemblies.

Why Choose UPW1V820MED?

The UPW1V820MED provides a balance of compact size, defined electrical performance, and endurance for designers needing dependable bulk capacitance in constrained spaces. As part of Nichicon’s UPW series of low-impedance, high-reliability aluminum electrolytics, it is suited to switching power supplies, automotive electronics, and compact power modules where ripple handling and thermal stability matter.

Engineers specifying this part benefit from clear, verifiable specifications for capacitance, voltage, ripple current, leakage, and temperature endurance—making it straightforward to model behavior in power designs and ensure long-term robustness.

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