UUQ1E101MCL1GS

The UUQ1E101MCL1GS is a chip-type aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UUQ series. Designed for surface-mount assembly, this polarized capacitor provides 100 µF capacitance at a 25 V rating and is intended for compact, automated production environments.

Built for wide temperature operation and qualified to AEC-Q200, the UUQ1E101MCL1GS targets audio equipment and automotive electronics where robust temperature tolerance, assembly friendliness, and long-term endurance are required. It is RoHS compliant and suitable for automatic mounting by carrier tape feed.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 100 µF rated capacitance at 25 V, with a tolerance of ±20% (120 Hz, 20°C).
• Temperature Range — Operates from −40°C to +105°C, supporting wide-temperature applications.
• Reliability & Qualification — AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant; endurance rated to 1000 hours at 105°C with capacitance change within ±20% after the test.
• Leakage & Loss — Series specification: leakage current after 1 minute at 20°C not more than 0.03 CV or 4 µA (whichever is greater); tan δ limits defined by rated voltage.
• Ripple Performance — Ripple current: 155 mA at 120 Hz and 232.5 mA at 10 kHz (series values provided for this form factor).
• Package & Mounting — Chip-type radial can SMD designed for surface-mount placement; compatible with automatic mounting machines fed by carrier tape. Typical part size: L 1.0 cm × D 0.8 cm; recommended land pattern ~8.3 × 8.3 mm.
• Soldering Robustness — Series resistance-to-soldering-heat specification: maintained characteristics after exposure to 250°C hot plate for 30 s (series condition).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Used in compact audio circuits where chip-type packaging and wide-temperature performance are important for signal smoothing and power decoupling.
• Automotive Electronics — AEC-Q200 qualification supports use in automotive electronic modules that require wide temperature operation and component-level durability.
• Power Supply Decoupling — Serves as a surface-mount decoupling and smoothing capacitor in compact power rails and board-level power conditioning.

Unique Advantages

• AEC-Q200 Qualification: Enables deployment in automotive-grade designs where component qualification is required.
• Wide Operating Temperature: −40°C to +105°C rating supports designs exposed to harsh thermal environments.
• Assembly-Friendly Form Factor: Chip-type radial can in a surface-mount package compatible with carrier-tape automated placement, simplifying high-volume PCB assembly.
• Proven Endurance: 1000-hour endurance at 105°C with defined limits for capacitance change and leakage current supports long-term reliability planning.
• Measurable Ripple Performance: Specified ripple currents at 120 Hz and 10 kHz allow engineers to evaluate suitability for specific power and filtering requirements.

Why Choose UUQ1E101MCL1GS?

UUQ1E101MCL1GS combines a compact chip-type SMD package with robust electrical and environmental specifications—100 µF at 25 V, wide −40°C to +105°C operating range, and AEC-Q200 qualification—making it well suited to space-constrained designs that require automotive-grade reliability. Its compatibility with carrier-tape automated mounting and defined endurance and soldering-heat criteria streamline production validation and reliability planning.

This part is appropriate for engineers specifying capacitors for audio circuits, board-level power conditioning, and automotive electronic modules where traceable specifications, manufacturability, and RoHS compliance are important decision factors.

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