PCF1A471MCL1GS

The PCF1A471MCL1GS from Nichicon is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in a chip-type surface-mount package. It delivers 470 µF at 10 V with low ESR and high ripple-current capability, optimized for demanding power-decoupling and filtering roles in automotive and other high-reliability systems.

Designed for long-term operation across a wide temperature range (−55 °C to +105 °C), the part offers a 2000-hour load life at 105 °C, AEC-Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance and lead-free reflow compatibility to 260 °C peak, supporting automated SMT assembly and in-field reliability requirements.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance — 470 µF capacitance at 10 V with ±20% tolerance and tan δ (DF) of 0.12 measured at 20 °C, 120 Hz.
• Low ESR and High Ripple Handling — ESR of 16 mΩ at 20 °C/100 kHz, low-frequency ripple current 2.3 A at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current 4.6 A at 100 kHz for robust power smoothing.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 940 µA after rated conditions, supporting predictable bias behavior.
• Thermal and Long-Term Reliability — Rated for −55 °C to +105 °C operation with a load life of 2000 hours at 105 °C.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC-Q200 qualified and specified for automotive applications.
• SMT Package & Assembly — Chip-type radial can SMD package (φ10 × 10L) with embossed carrier taping and moisture-proof packing; compatible with lead-free reflow soldering up to a 260 °C peak as specified in the datasheet.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power modules — Bulk decoupling and smoothing on power rails where low ESR and high ripple capability are required.
• In-vehicle electronic control units (ECUs) — Local energy storage and transient suppression across −55 °C to +105 °C operating range.
• Infotainment and telematics — Stable decoupling for audio, processing and communication circuits that demand low ESR at high frequencies.
• Power conversion and DC–DC converters — Output filtering and ripple reduction for compact, high-density power stages.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple handling in a compact SMD package: 4.6 A at 100 kHz and 2.3 A at 120 Hz with 16 mΩ ESR enables smaller decoupling solutions without sacrificing performance.
• Automotive-grade reliability: AEC-Q200 qualification plus a 2000-hour life at 105 °C provides predictable endurance for vehicle electronics.
• Wide temperature operation: Specified −55 °C to +105 °C supports harsh thermal environments common in automotive and industrial systems.
• Assembly-ready packaging: Embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing and lead-free reflow compatibility to 260 °C simplifies SMT production flow.
• Clear specification set: Detailed parameters for ESR, ripple current, leakage and tan δ allow straightforward integration and margin analysis during design.

Why Choose PCF1A471MCL1GS?

PCF1A471MCL1GS provides a balance of high capacitance, low ESR and high ripple-current capability in a compact surface-mount conductive polymer aluminum package. Its AEC-Q200 qualification, extended temperature range and 2000-hour life at 105 °C make it suitable for demanding automotive and high-reliability power designs where predictable performance and long-term stability are required.

Engineers specifying this part will benefit from Nichicon’s documented electrical and endurance characteristics—straightforward metrics for board-level decoupling, output filtering and power-supply stabilization in production designs.

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