PCG1C101MCL1GS

The PCG1C101MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in a chip, surface-mount package designed for higher capacitance in compact footprints. It delivers 100 µF at 16 V with low ESR and high ripple-current capability for demanding power-management tasks.

Engineered for robust operation from -55°C to 105°C and qualified to AEC‑Q200, this part supports automotive and other high-reliability applications with a rated endurance of 2000 hours at 105°C. It is available in embossed carrier taping with moisture‑proof packing and is in mass production.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Tolerance — 100 µF nominal capacitance with ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Rated Voltage — 16 V DC rating suitable for common low-voltage power rails.
• Low ESR — ESR of 30 mΩ measured at 100 kHz and 20°C, supporting low-loss decoupling and filtering.
• High Ripple-Current Capability — 1.2 A at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 2.4 A at 100 kHz (high frequency), enabling effective smoothing under dynamic loads.
• Leakage & Dissipation — Leakage current specified at 320 µA; tanδ (DF) 0.12 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz.
• Temperature & Endurance — Wide operating range of -55°C to 105°C and endurance of 2000 hours at 105°C with specified limits on capacitance, tanδ and ESR change.
• Package & Mounting — Chip-type radial can SMD, size φ6.3 × 6L (L: 6 × D: 6.3 mm) with recommended land size L: 6.6 × W: 6.6 mm for surface-mount assembly.
• Automotive Qualification — AEC‑Q200 rated for use in automotive applications requiring AEC qualification.
• Packaging — Supplied in embossed carrier taping with moisture‑proof packing for automated assembly and storage.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power rails — Bulk smoothing and decoupling on 12 V‑derived low-voltage rails where high ripple handling and low ESR are required.
• DC/DC converter output — Output filtering for converters that demand low ESR and high ripple‑current capability at both low and high frequencies.
• Point-of-load decoupling — Local energy storage for processors and power ICs in compact, SMD form factors operating across a wide temperature range.

Unique Advantages

• High capacitance in a compact chip — 100 µF in a φ6.3 × 6L SMD can reduces board area compared with larger through‑hole options.
• Low-loss operation — 30 mΩ ESR and tanδ 0.12 support efficient filtering with reduced heat generation under ripple current stress.
• Wide frequency ripple handling — Specified ripple current at 120 Hz and 100 kHz addresses both line-frequency and switching-frequency stress points.
• Automotive-ready qualification — AEC‑Q200 rating aligns the part with automotive grade requirements for system designers.
• Robust temperature endurance — Specified for -55°C to 105°C with 2000 hours endurance at 105°C, supporting long-term reliability in elevated-temperature environments.
• Production-ready packaging — Embossed carrier taping and moisture‑proof packing streamline pick-and-place assembly and inventory handling.

Why Choose PCG1C101MCL1GS?

PCG1C101MCL1GS combines high capacitance, low ESR, and strong ripple-current performance in a compact surface‑mount conductive polymer aluminum package. Its AEC‑Q200 qualification and 2000‑hour endurance at 105°C make it suitable for engineers designing reliable, space-constrained power systems for automotive and other demanding applications.

This capacitor is well suited for designs that require efficient decoupling and bulk energy storage at low voltage rails, offering a balance of electrical performance, thermal endurance, and assembly-ready packaging to support volume production.

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