PCL1E820MCL1GS

The PCL1E820MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor from Nichicon's PCL series. It is a surface-mount, polarized aluminum can SMD designed for applications requiring long life, low ESR and high ripple current.

Targeted at automotive electronics and other demanding environments, this 82 µF, 25 V device offers endurance of 20000 hours at 105°C, AEC-Q200 qualification, and lead-free reflow compatibility to support robust assembly and long-term operation.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 82 µF rated capacitance at 25 V with ±20% tolerance, providing stable energy storage for power and filtering functions.
• Conductive Polymer Dielectric — Solid conductive polymer construction delivers low ESR (30 mΩ at 100 kHz) for efficient high-frequency performance.
• High Ripple-Current Handling — Rated ripple current up to 3.8 A at 100 kHz (3.8 A) and 1.9 A at 120 Hz, enabling effective smoothing and decoupling under dynamic loads.
• Long Endurance — Life rating of 20000 hours at 105°C; endurance criteria specify capacitance within ±20% and ESR/tan δ within 150% of initial values after the endurance test.
• Automotive Grade & Reliability — AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant, supporting use in automotive electronics and regulated assemblies.
• Temperature and Impedance Stability — Operating range −55°C to +105°C with impedance ratio limits Z(+105°C)/Z(+20°C) ≤ 1.25 and Z(−55°C)/Z(+20°C) ≤ 1.25 at 100 kHz.
• SMD Package & Assembly — Chip-type radial can SMD package sized L: 1.27 × D: 1.00 cm with surface mount land size L: 1.03 × W: 1.03 cm; compatible with lead-free reflow soldering up to a 260°C peak (single pass) following specified preheat and time limits.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Suited for in-vehicle electronic modules that require AEC-Q200 qualification, long life at elevated temperatures, and reliable power filtering.
• Power Supply Filtering — Low ESR and high ripple-current capability make it appropriate for smoothing and local decoupling in regulated power rails.
• High-Reliability Embedded Systems — Long endurance at 105°C and RoHS compliance support deployment in compact, high-reliability assemblies where lifetime and environmental compliance matter.

Unique Advantages

• Long Operational Life: 20000 hours at 105°C provides predictable lifespan for designs exposed to sustained elevated temperatures.
• Low ESR: 30 mΩ (100 kHz) reduces power loss and heat generation, improving efficiency in high-frequency circuits.
• High Ripple Current Capacity: Handles up to 3.8 A at 100 kHz to support dynamic load conditions and reduce voltage ripple on supply rails.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification: AEC-Q200 qualification and specified endurance/damp-heat performance support use in automotive-grade designs.
• Reflow-Compatible SMD: Designed for lead-free reflow processes (260°C peak, single pass where specified), simplifying assembly into modern surface-mount production flows.
• Compact Footprint: Chip-type radial can SMD package with small L×D dimensions helps save PCB area while providing solid capacitance at 25 V.

Why Choose PCL1E820MCL1GS?

PCL1E820MCL1GS combines conductive polymer solid electrolyte construction with automotive-grade qualification to deliver a compact, reliable SMD capacitor for demanding environments. Its balance of 82 µF capacitance, low ESR, and high ripple current rating supports power integrity in designs that must endure elevated temperatures and extended duty.

This part is well suited for engineers specifying capacitors for automotive electronics and other high-reliability embedded systems who need measurable endurance, stable impedance across temperature, and compatibility with lead-free surface-mount assembly processes.

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