PCA1K560MCL1GS

The PCA1K560MCL1GS is a Nichicon PCA series conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor designed for high-reliability surface-mount applications. It offers a 56 µF capacitance at an 80 V rated voltage with low ESR and high ripple current capability, targeted at applications that require stable performance across a wide temperature range.

This part is built for demanding environments with an operating temperature range of -55 °C to 125 °C, a long-life specification of 4000 hours at 125 °C, and AEC-Q200 compliance for use in qualified applications.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 56 µF capacitance rated for 80 V, with ±20% tolerance for predictable charge storage and decoupling performance.
• Low ESR — 33 mΩ ESR specified at 100 kHz (20 °C), enabling effective high-frequency filtering and reduced thermal losses.
• High Ripple Current — 1.25 A at 120 Hz and 2.5 A at 100 kHz allow the capacitor to handle significant AC stress on power rails.
• Temperature & Lifetime — Rated for -55 °C to 125 °C operation with a guaranteed lifetime of 4000 hours at 125 °C under specified conditions.
• Reliability & Qualification — AEC-Q200 compliant and manufactured as a high-reliability chip-type conductive polymer capacitor.
• SMD Compatibility — Surface-mount, can-style SMD package with lead-free reflow soldering compatibility up to a 260 °C peak.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Use on high-voltage power rails and filtering stages in AEC-Q200–qualified modules where 80 V rating and high ripple current handling are required.
• Power Conversion — Bulk and output filtering for DC–DC converters and power supplies that need low ESR at switching frequencies up to 100 kHz.
• Industrial Controls — Filtering and decoupling in industrial power systems operating across -55 °C to 125 °C environments and high thermal stress.

Unique Advantages

• Reliable high-temperature operation: 4000 hours at 125 °C life rating provides predictable long-term performance in hot environments.
• Improved thermal and electrical efficiency: Low ESR (33 mΩ at 100 kHz) reduces power dissipation and improves filtering effectiveness at high frequency.
• High ripple tolerance: Rated ripple currents of 1.25 A (120 Hz) and 2.5 A (100 kHz) support robust handling of AC stress on power rails.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 compliance supports use in qualified vehicle electronics designs.
• Reflow-ready SMD form factor: Chip-type SMD can with lead-free reflow up to 260 °C peak for modern assembly processes.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS conformity for restricted substances compliance in production and supply chains.

Why Choose PCA1K560MCL1GS?

PCA1K560MCL1GS combines a high 80 V rating and 56 µF capacitance with low ESR and substantial ripple-current capability, delivered in an SMD, conductive-polymer aluminum package designed for long life at elevated temperatures. Its AEC-Q200 compliance and RoHS status make it suitable for designs that require component-level qualification and environmental compliance.

This part is a practical choice for engineers specifying compact, high-voltage decoupling and filtering components in automotive and industrial applications where thermal endurance, high-frequency performance, and reliable soldering processes are required.

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