UPW2VR47MPD

The UPW2VR47MPD is a miniature, high-reliability aluminum electrolytic capacitor in Nichicon’s UPW series. It combines a compact radial-can package with low impedance characteristics intended for switching power supply use.

Designed for demanding environments, this polarized capacitor is AEC-Q200 rated for automotive applications and offers a broad operating temperature range and defined endurance at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for compact power modules and vehicle electronics.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 470 nF nominal capacitance with a 350 V rated voltage and tolerance of −20% to +20%, suitable for high-voltage filtering and energy storage in compact assemblies.
• Miniature Radial Package: Radial lead (can) construction with 3.5 mm lead spacing and a compact size of L: 1.15 × D: 0.8 cm for space-constrained board layouts.
• Low Impedance Design: UPW series specification notes low impedance construction targeted for switching power supplies to help control ripple and transient responses.
• Automotive Qualification: AEC-Q200 rating, explicitly supporting use in automotive electronics.
• Temperature & Endurance: Operating temperature range from −40°C to +105°C with rated endurance of 3000 hours at 105°C.
• Ripple Current Characteristics: Rated ripple current values include 11 mA at 120 Hz and 17.6 mA at 10 kHz, useful for assessing ripple-handling in your design.
• Polarized Electrolytic Construction: Polarized device for DC applications where polarity is defined and maintained.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics: AEC-Q200 qualification and the specified temperature and endurance figures make this capacitor suitable for automotive power modules and control electronics.
• Switching Power Supplies: Miniature, low-impedance construction is targeted at switching power supply filtering and energy storage in compact converter designs.
• Space-Constrained Radial Installations: Small radial-can footprint and 3.5 mm lead spacing allow use where board area is limited and through-hole mounting is required.

Unique Advantages

• AEC-Q200 Qualified: Explicit AEC-Q200 rating provides a clear qualification for automotive use, reducing qualification effort for vehicle systems.
• Compact Footprint: L: 1.15 × D: 0.8 cm package minimizes board area while retaining necessary capacitance and voltage capability for high-voltage circuits.
• High Voltage Capability: 350 V rating enables use in higher-voltage sections of power systems without stepping up to larger packages.
• Designed for Switching Power Supplies: Series-level emphasis on low impedance supports improved ripple performance in switching converters.
• Defined High-Temperature Endurance: 3000 hours at 105°C provides a documented lifetime metric for thermal design and reliability planning.
• Measured Ripple Data: Published ripple current figures at 120 Hz and 10 kHz allow accurate thermal and ripple budgeting in your BOM selection.

Why Choose UPW2VR47MPD?

UPW2VR47MPD positions itself as a compact, high-voltage electrolytic solution for designers needing low-impedance performance in constrained layouts. With AEC-Q200 qualification and defined endurance at 105°C, it addresses reliability requirements for automotive and industrial switching power applications.

This part is well suited for engineers specifying through-hole, radial-lead capacitors where voltage rating, documented ripple capability, and a small can size are primary selection criteria. Its manufacturer-level series attributes and measurable electrical/endurance specifications simplify integration and system-level reliability planning.

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