PCA1E471MCL1GS

The PCA1E471MCL1GS is a chip‑type conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor engineered for high reliability applications. It delivers low ESR and high ripple current capability in a compact surface‑mount package, with a rated capacitance of 470 µF and a nominal voltage of 25 V.

Designed for demanding environments, this SMD capacitor offers long life at elevated temperature and is AEC‑Q200 compliant for automotive use, making it suitable for power‑dense systems that require stable performance up to 125 °C.

Key Features

• Electrolyte & Construction Conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolyte in a chip (can‑SMD) package for stable electrical performance and mechanical robustness.
• Capacitance & Voltage 470 µF nominal capacitance at 25 V for bulk energy storage and decoupling in power modules.
• Low ESR & High Ripple Handling ESR of 15 mΩ measured at 100 kHz and high ripple current capability (5.1 A at 100 kHz, 2.55 A at 120 Hz) to support high‑frequency switching supplies.
• High Thermal Endurance Rated operating temperature range −55 °C to +125 °C with a long life specification of 4000 hours at 125 °C under rated conditions.
• Assembly Compatibility Surface mount package designed for lead‑free reflow soldering with a peak reflow temperature up to 260 °C (per manufacturer reflow profile limits).
• Standards & Environmental AEC‑Q200 compliant and RoHS directive compliant for regulated markets and automotive qualification.
• Size & Footprint Compact dimensions: L 1.27 cm × D 1.00 cm with recommended land size L 1.03 cm × W 1.03 cm for PCB layout.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronic Power Rails Use in vehicle power systems where AEC‑Q200 compliance and high temperature endurance (−55 °C to +125 °C) are required.
• DC‑DC Converters and Power Modules Bulk smoothing and output decoupling in converters that impose high ripple currents and require low ESR at switching frequencies.
• High‑Reliability Industrial Electronics Energy storage and filtering in systems that operate continuously at elevated temperatures and demand long lifetime performance.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple current capability: 5.1 A at 100 kHz and 2.55 A at 120 Hz provide margin for high‑frequency switching environments.
• Very low ESR: 15 mΩ at 100 kHz reduces dissipation and voltage ripple on power rails, improving efficiency and thermal performance.
• Long high‑temperature life: Rated for 4000 hours at 125 °C, supporting designs that require extended durability under thermal stress.
• AEC‑Q200 qualified: Enables specification into automotive designs that require standardized component qualification.
• Surface‑mount, lead‑free reflow friendly: SMD form factor with reflow compatibility up to 260 °C for modern assembly processes.
• Wide operating temperature range: −55 °C to +125 °C for broad environmental tolerance in harsh applications.

Why Choose PCA1E471MCL1GS?

PCA1E471MCL1GS combines conductive‑polymer performance with an automotive‑grade qualification and extended high‑temperature life, making it a practical choice for designers targeting robust power‑management and high‑ripple applications. Its low ESR and high ripple current ratings address the needs of compact, high‑power density converters and in‑vehicle electronic systems.

This capacitor is suited to engineering teams and procurement specifying components for long‑lived, high‑temperature applications where reliability, assembly compatibility, and verifiable electrical performance are priorities.

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