GYC1H151MCW1GS

The GYC1H151MCW1GS is a conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitor in Nichicon’s GYC series, designed for surface-mount applications that require low ESR and high ripple handling in elevated temperatures. It delivers 150 µF at 50 V in a compact SMD radial-can package with a temperature rating to 135°C.

Targeted at demanding applications including automotive and other high-temperature electronics, this part combines long-life endurance at high temperature with measured high-frequency performance and AEC‑Q200 qualification for reliability in regulated environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 150 µF nominal capacitance with a 50 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance, suitable for energy storage and decoupling at mid-voltage rails.
• High-temperature Endurance — Rated operating range −55°C to 135°C with specified endurance up to 4000 hours at 135°C, supporting sustained operation in hot environments.
• Low ESR / High-frequency Performance — ESR of 18 mΩ measured at 100 kHz (20°C), and specified ripple current of 2 A at 100 kHz, enabling efficient filtering in high-frequency power stages.
• Ripple Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple rating of 300 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency rating of 2 A at 100 kHz to handle varied ripple profiles.
• Surface-mount Packaging — Radial, can-style SMD package (L: 1.25 cm × D: 1.00 cm) with a surface-mount land size specified as 1.03 cm × 1.03 cm for PCB integration.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC‑Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant, meeting industry requirements for regulated and automotive applications.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Designed for electronic control modules and sub-systems that require components qualified to AEC‑Q200 and capable of sustained operation at elevated under‑hood temperatures.
• High-temperature Embedded Systems — Suited for electronic assemblies that operate across −55°C to 135°C and demand long life under thermal stress.
• High-frequency Power Filtering — Low ESR at 100 kHz and high ripple current ratings make this capacitor appropriate for high-frequency decoupling and smoothing in power conversion stages.

Unique Advantages

• High thermal endurance: Endurance specified up to 4000 hours at 135°C provides predictable life in hot operational environments.
• Low loss at high frequency: 18 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces conduction losses and improves efficiency in high-frequency circuits.
• Robust ripple handling: Rated ripple currents of 300 mA (120 Hz) and 2 A (100 kHz) accommodate a wide range of ripple spectra without performance degradation.
• Automotive readiness: AEC‑Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance support use in regulated automotive and industrial designs.
• Compact SMD form factor: Radial can SMD package and defined PCB land size simplify layout and enable high-density assembly.

Why Choose GYC1H151MCW1GS?

GYC1H151MCW1GS combines conductive polymer hybrid construction with a high-temperature rated design to deliver low ESR, high ripple capability, and long-term endurance up to 4000 hours at 135°C. Its AEC‑Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it suitable for regulated automotive and demanding industrial environments where reliability under heat and vibration is required.

This capacitor is well suited to engineers specifying compact surface-mount components for power filtering and decoupling in high-temperature, high-frequency applications. By providing measured ESR and ripple specifications alongside a defined mechanical footprint, it supports predictable integration and lifecycle planning in production designs.

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