PCH1J181MCL1GS

The PCH1J181MCL1GS from Nichicon is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor in the PCH series, supplied in a surface-mount can package. It delivers 180 µF capacitance at a 63 V rating with low equivalent series resistance and high ripple-current capability for demanding power applications.

Designed for high-temperature, long-life operation, this device targets automotive and other electronics that require AEC-Q200 qualification, operation across a wide temperature range, and compatibility with lead‑free reflow assembly processes.

Key Features

• Core Technology Conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic construction for stable capacitance and low ESR.
• Electrical Performance 180 µF capacitance at 63 V with ESR of 15 mΩ measured at 100 kHz, and rated ripple currents of 1.25 A at 120 Hz and 2.5 A at 100 kHz to support power smoothing and decoupling.
• High-Temperature Endurance Specified for operation from −55 °C to +135 °C with a rated lifetime of 4000 hours at 135 °C.
• Qualification & Compliance AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), meeting industry reliability expectations for regulated environments.
• Assembly & Soldering Surface-mount radial can package designed for lead-free reflow processes with peak soldering temperature compatibility to 260 °C.
• Compact Package Physical size L 1.6 × D 1.0 cm with surface-mount land recommendation of 1.03 × 1.03 cm for efficient PCB integration.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronics — Suitable for automotive modules that require AEC-Q200 qualification and sustained operation at elevated temperatures.
• Power supply decoupling and filtering — Low ESR and high ripple-current ratings make this capacitor a fit for local bulk decoupling in power rails.
• High-temperature electronic assemblies — Long life at 135 °C and reflow compatibility support use in assemblies exposed to elevated ambient or process temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• High-temperature reliability: Rated for 4000 hours at 135 °C, providing predictable long-term performance in hot environments.
• Low ESR and strong ripple handling: 15 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz and 2.5 A ripple current at 100 kHz reduce losses and improve voltage stability under high-frequency switching.
• AEC-Q200 qualification: Explicit industry qualification for applications where component-level automotive reliability is required.
• Lead-free reflow compatible: Designed to withstand lead‑free reflow profiles up to 260 °C for modern assembly processes.
• Compact SMD can package: Small footprint and defined land pattern simplify layout for space-constrained boards.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliant to current directives, supporting environmental and regulatory requirements.

Why Choose PCH1J181MCL1GS?

PCH1J181MCL1GS combines conductive polymer aluminum technology with a compact SMD can package to deliver low ESR, high ripple capability, and extended high-temperature endurance. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it a practical choice for designs that require verified reliability under thermal stress and lead‑free assembly.

This part is well suited to engineers specifying robust decoupling and bulk capacitance in automotive and other demanding electronic systems, delivering verifiable performance metrics for lifetime, temperature range, and assembly compatibility.

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