PCG1C271MCL1GS

The PCG1C271MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in a surface-mount chip-style package. It delivers 270 µF at a rated voltage of 16 V with low ESR and high ripple-current capability for demanding power-management applications.

Designed for robust operation across -55 °C to 105 °C and meeting AEC-Q200, this part targets automotive and power-electronics systems that require compact, high-capacitance SMD components with long endurance and predictable electrical characteristics.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 270 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 16 V and ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20 °C.
• Low ESR & Loss — ESR specified at 25 mΩ (20 °C, 100 kHz) and tanδ of 0.12 (20 °C, 120 Hz) for efficient high-frequency performance.
• High Ripple Current Handling — Rated ripple currents of 1.65 A at 120 Hz and 3.3 A at 100 kHz support switching regulators and high-frequency power stages.
• Leakage & Endurance — Leakage current specified at 864 µA and endurance of 2000 hours at 105 °C with defined post-test limits for capacitance, tanδ and ESR.
• Temperature Range & Reliability — Operating range from -55 °C to 105 °C and AEC-Q200 rating for automotive-grade reliability.
• Compact SMD Package — φ10 × 8L chip-style radial can SMD (surface-mount) with embossed carrier taping and moisture-proof packing for automated assembly.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronics — Suitable for in-vehicle power rails and electronic control modules where AEC-Q200 qualification and wide temperature range are required.
• Switching power supplies and DC–DC converters — Low ESR and high ripple-current ratings help reduce losses and stabilize regulation in high-frequency converters.
• Power-management subsystems — Bulk decoupling and smoothing in compact power assemblies that require high capacitance density in an SMD form factor.

Unique Advantages

• High capacitance in a compact SMD can — 270 µF in a φ10 × 8L package provides significant energy storage where board space is limited.
• Low ESR for efficient power delivery — 25 mΩ at 100 kHz reduces conduction losses and improves transient response in switching applications.
• Strong ripple-current capability — Rated for 3.3 A at 100 kHz and 1.65 A at 120 Hz to handle both high-frequency and low-frequency ripple currents.
• Automotive-grade qualification — AEC-Q200 rating and -55 °C to 105 °C operation support deployment in automotive and harsh-environment systems.
• Long endurance at elevated temperature — 2000 hours at 105 °C with defined limits for capacitance, tanδ and ESR ensures predictable life performance.
• Assembly-ready packaging — Embossed carrier taping and moisture-proof packing facilitate automated surface-mount assembly and handling.

Why Choose PCG1C271MCL1GS?

PCG1C271MCL1GS combines a high capacitance rating and low ESR in a compact SMD can, delivering reliable smoothing and decoupling for power electronics and automotive systems. Its ripple-current capability, AEC-Q200 rating, and 2000‑hour endurance at 105 °C make it well suited for designers who need predictable performance across temperature and frequency.

This part is aimed at engineers and procurement teams specifying robust, high-capacitance SMD solutions for automotive, power-management, and high-frequency switching applications where space, thermal stability, and long-term reliability are important.

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