PCA1H680MCL1GS

The PCA1H680MCL1GS is a high-reliability conductive polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitor in an SMD can package. Engineered for demanding thermal and ripple-current environments, it combines low ESR with guaranteed ripple-current capability and long high-temperature life.

Designed for automotive and other high-temperature electronics, this part targets power delivery and filtering applications that require stable performance across -55 °C to 125 °C and AEC-Q200 level reliability.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 68 µF nominal capacitance rated for 50 V DC.
• Low ESR — 26 mΩ equivalent series resistance measured at 100 kHz, supporting efficient power delivery and reduced loss.
• High ripple-current capability — 3.6 A at 100 kHz and 1.8 A at 120 Hz, suitable for power-rail smoothing and high-frequency switching environments.
• Wide temperature range & long life — Operating range from -55 °C to +125 °C with a rated lifetime of 4000 hours at 125 °C.
• AEC-Q200 compliant — Meets AEC-Q200 qualification for use in designs requiring automotive-level reliability.
• SMD package & lead-free reflow — Surface-mount radial can (can-style SMD) compatible with lead-free reflow soldering up to a 260 °C peak temperature; recommended land size 8.3 × 8.3 mm.
• Robust endurance and recovery — Designed so ESR is specified after endurance and at -40 °C, with defined endurance behavior after DC bias plus rated ripple current for 4000 hours at 125 °C.
• Compact footprint — Physical size: L: 1 cm × D: 0.8 cm, enabling space-efficient board layouts.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronics — Suited for automotive modules that require AEC-Q200 qualification and reliable operation up to 125 °C.
• High-temperature power assemblies — Ideal for power delivery and filtering in systems exposed to elevated ambient temperatures.
• Surface-mount power modules — SMD can package and lead-free reflow compatibility simplify integration into modern SMT power boards.
• High-ripple current circuits — Employed where low ESR and specified ripple current handling are needed to stabilize switching regulators and power rails.

Unique Advantages

• Low-loss power handling: 26 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces heat and improves efficiency in high-frequency power applications.
• High ripple capability: 3.6 A (100 kHz) ripple rating lets designers manage larger AC currents without overspecifying parallel components.
• High-temperature endurance: 4000 hours at 125 °C provides a measurable life expectancy for elevated-temperature deployments.
• Automotive-grade reliability: AEC-Q200 compliance supports qualification requirements for automotive system integration.
• Assembly-ready SMD format: Lead-free reflow compatibility to 260 °C and a compact footprint enable efficient, modern SMT assembly flows.
• Stable performance across temperature: Specified operating range from -55 °C to +125 °C with ESR characterization after endurance testing.

Why Choose PCA1H680MCL1GS?

PCA1H680MCL1GS is positioned for designs that demand a compact, surface-mount capacitor with low ESR, strong ripple-current capability, and long-term performance at elevated temperatures. Its AEC-Q200 compliance and defined endurance behavior make it a practical choice for engineers specifying components for automotive and other reliability-focused applications.

For projects that require measurable lifetime at high temperature, predictable ESR and ripple performance, and compatibility with lead-free reflow assembly, this capacitor provides a clear, spec-driven solution that supports robust power delivery and thermal resilience in compact footprints.

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