PCF0J471MCL1GS

The PCF0J471MCL1GS from Nichicon is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic surface-mount capacitor in the PCF series. It delivers 470 µF capacitance at a 6.3 V rating with low ESR and high ripple-current capability for demanding power applications.

Designed and qualified for automotive environments (AEC-Q200) and RoHS-compliant, this part targets systems that require robust thermal endurance, high-frequency performance, and reliable SMD packaging for automated assembly.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 470 µF capacitance with a rated voltage of 6.3 V and tolerance of -20% to +20%, suitable for bulk energy storage and decoupling tasks.
• Low ESR & High Ripple Current: ESR of 16 mΩ measured at 20°C/100 kHz, with low-frequency ripple current of 2.3 A (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current of 4.6 A (100 kHz) for efficient power filtering and reduced heating.
• Temperature & Endurance: Operating temperature range of -55°C to 105°C with a rated load life of 2000 hours at 105°C, supporting long-term reliability under elevated temperatures.
• Leakage & Dissipation: Leakage current specified at 592 µA and tangent of loss angle (tan δ) of 0.12 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz, enabling predictable loss and leakage behavior in designs.
• Package & Mounting: Surface-mount radial can (φ10 × 10L) with embossed carrier taping and moisture-proof packing for automated placement and handling.
• Automotive Qualification & Compliance: AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant, suitable for automotive electronic assemblies that require component-level qualification.
• Reflow Capability: SMD type rated for lead‑free reflow soldering with peak correspondence up to 260°C, supporting standard reflow assembly processes.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics: Used in automotive electronic control units and modules where AEC-Q200 qualification, high ripple current handling, and thermal endurance are required.
• Power Supply Filtering: Employed for bulk decoupling and smoothing in power rails that demand low ESR and high-frequency ripple suppression.
• High-Frequency Power Stages: Suited for designs that require stable impedance and low losses at 100 kHz to support switching regulators and power conversion circuits.

Unique Advantages

• Low-loss performance: 16 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces conduction losses and improves efficiency in high-frequency circuits.
• High ripple-current capability: 4.6 A at 100 kHz (4,600 mA) and 2.3 A at 120 Hz (2,300 mA) allow the capacitor to handle dynamic current loads with reduced temperature rise.
• Thermal endurance: 2000 hours rated life at 105°C provides predictable aging characteristics for long-term reliability in elevated temperature environments.
• Automotive-ready qualification: AEC-Q200 rating supports use in automotive assemblies that require component-level qualification and traceable reliability.
• Assembly-friendly SMD packaging: Embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing and lead-free reflow compatibility streamline automated production and storage.
• Predictable electrical characteristics: Specified tan δ (0.12 at 20°C/120 Hz) and leakage current (592 µA) for accurate margining in power-system designs.

Why Choose PCF0J471MCL1GS?

PCF0J471MCL1GS combines conductive-polymer aluminum chemistry with a low-ESR SMD can package to deliver reliable, high-frequency performance and strong ripple-current capability. Its AEC-Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance, and 2000-hour life at 105°C make it a well-documented choice for designs that require automotive-grade reliability and predictable long-term behavior.

This part is suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying capacitors for power smoothing, decoupling, and high-frequency power stages in automotive and similarly demanding applications, offering a compact SMD form factor and assembly-ready packaging for production environments.

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