PCF1C181MCL1GS

The PCF1C181MCL1GS is a surface-mount conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor optimized for board-level power smoothing and decoupling. It delivers 180 µF capacitance at a 16 V rating with low equivalent series resistance and high ripple-current capability.

Designed for demanding temperature and duty environments, this AEC-Q200 rated, RoHS-compliant part offers a wide operating range (–55°C to +105°C), a 2000-hour life at 105°C, and packaging tailored for automated assembly, making it suitable for automotive and high-reliability electronics.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 180 µF nominal capacitance with ±20% tolerance, rated for 16 V operation to support bulk energy storage and smoothing functions.
• Low ESR — ESR of 25 mΩ measured at 100 kHz and 20°C, enabling efficient high-frequency decoupling and reduced loss in power rails.
• High Ripple Current — Low-frequency ripple current of 1.8 A (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current of 3.6 A (100 kHz) for robust handling of dynamic load currents.
• Reliability & Endurance — Load life of 2000 hours at 105°C with specified limits on capacitance change, tan δ and ESR after endurance testing.
• Wide Temperature Range — Rated for operation from –55°C to +105°C to accommodate harsh thermal environments.
• Surface-Mount, Assembly-Ready — Radial can SMD package (φ10 × 8L) supplied in embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing for automated placement.
• Soldering Compatibility — SMD type designed for lead-free reflow soldering conditions with peak correspondence up to 260°C as specified for the series.
• Compliance — AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance for regulated and automotive applications.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power modules — AEC-Q200 rating combined with low ESR (25 mΩ) and high ripple-current capability supports board-level smoothing and decoupling in automotive control and power distribution modules.
• Power regulation and DC–DC converters — High-frequency ripple current (3.6 A at 100 kHz) and low ESR make the capacitor suitable for filtering and stabilization in switching regulators and power conversion stages.
• High-reliability electronics — 2000-hour endurance at 105°C and a wide operating temperature range (–55°C to +105°C) deliver predictable performance in harsh or temperature-variable environments.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple handling: Combined low ESR and rated ripple currents (1.8 A @120 Hz, 3.6 A @100 kHz) reduce heating and improve stability under dynamic loads.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 rating enables selection for automotive and other demanding applications that require component-level qualification.
• Long-term endurance: 2000 hours at 105°C provides a quantifiable reliability baseline for lifetime-sensitive designs.
• Assembly-friendly packaging: Embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing simplifies automated placement and handling for high-volume production.
• Wide temperature capability: –55°C to +105°C operation supports designs across a broad thermal range without derating beyond the specified limits.
• RoHS compliant: Meets environmental directive requirements for lead-free applications.

Why Choose PCF1C181MCL1GS?

The PCF1C181MCL1GS combines conductive-polymer performance with a compact SMD can package to deliver low ESR, high ripple-current capability, and proven endurance at elevated temperatures. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it a solid choice for engineers specifying capacitors for automotive and other demanding electronic systems.

This part is suited to designs that require reliable power filtering and decoupling under thermal and load stress, and it is available in assembly-ready embossed carrier taping for streamlined production and inventory management.

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