PCL1C271MCL1GS

The PCL1C271MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor in an SMD radial can package, offering high capacitance in a compact footprint. It is designed for applications that require low ESR, high ripple handling and extended operational life.

Targeted at automotive and other demanding electronic systems, this AEC-Q200 qualified capacitor delivers 270 µF at 16 V with a rated operating range from -55 °C to 105 °C and a guaranteed lifetime of 20,000 hours at 105 °C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 270 µF rated capacitance at 16 V with ±20% tolerance, providing higher bulk capacitance for power delivery and energy storage.
• Conductive Polymer Construction — Solid electrolyte design for improved reliability and performance compared with liquid electrolytes.
• Low ESR — 20 mΩ ESR specified at 100 kHz, supporting efficient power transfer and reducing power loss under dynamic load conditions.
• High Ripple Current — 3.6 A at 100 kHz and 1.8 A at 120 Hz, enabling use on high-ripple power rails and switching converter outputs.
• Extended High‑Temperature Life — Lifetime rated to 20,000 hours at 105 °C, with endurance and damp‑heat performance limits defined in the datasheet.
• Temperature Stability — Operates from -55 °C to +105 °C with impedance ratios Z(+105 °C)/Z(+20 °C) ≤ 1.25 and Z(-55 °C)/Z(+20 °C) ≤ 1.25 at 100 kHz.
• SMD, Lead‑free Reflow Compatible — Chip type SMD designed for lead-free reflow soldering with peak temperature correspondence up to 260 °C.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC‑Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant for regulated environments.
• Package & Footprint — Compact dimensions L: 1.0 cm × D: 0.8 cm with recommended land size 8.3 mm × 8.3 mm for surface-mount assembly.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Power Systems — Suitable for vehicle electronics requiring AEC‑Q200 qualification and long-term operation at elevated temperatures.
• DC‑DC Converters — Bulk and output filtering where high ripple current capability and low ESR improve converter efficiency and transient response.
• ECU and Power Module Support — Energy smoothing and decoupling on control units and power modules that demand reliability over extended lifetimes.
• Power Management in Harsh Environments — Applications exposed to wide temperature ranges and high humidity where endurance and damp‑heat performance are critical.

Unique Advantages

• Long High‑Temperature Life: 20,000 hours at 105 °C provides predictable aging behavior and extended service life in elevated-temperature applications.
• High Ripple Handling: Specified ripple currents (3.6 A at 100 kHz, 1.8 A at 120 Hz) reduce the need for parallel components and simplify board-level design.
• Low ESR: 20 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz lowers losses and heat generation, improving efficiency in power conversion and smoothing applications.
• Automotive Qualification: AEC‑Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance support deployment in regulated automotive systems.
• Compact SMD Form Factor: Radial can SMD with a small footprint and defined land pattern enables high-density PCB layouts.

Why Choose PCL1C271MCL1GS?

PCL1C271MCL1GS combines conductive polymer construction, high capacitance and low ESR in a compact SMD radial can designed for demanding environments. Its long life at 105 °C, defined impedance stability across temperature, and specified ripple current ratings make it well suited for power rail smoothing, DC‑DC converter outputs and other applications where reliability and performance matter.

This part is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams specifying capacitors for automotive and industrial electronics that require AEC‑Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance, and predictable endurance. The compact footprint and reflow compatibility ease integration into modern surface-mount assemblies.

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