PCM1C102MCL1GS

The PCM1C102MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor from Nichicon’s PCM series, offered as a surface-mount device for compact, high-reliability power designs. It delivers low ESR and high ripple-current capability in a small SMD package optimized for demanding thermal and electrical environments.

Targeted for automotive and other high-temperature applications, this part combines a 1 mF capacitance at 16 V with a wide operating temperature range (−55 °C to +125 °C), long-life endurance, and compatibility with lead‑free reflow assembly.

Key Features

• Construction  Conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic, chip-type SMD package for compact board-level integration.
• Capacitance & Voltage  1 mF rated capacitance at 16 V with ±20% tolerance (measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C).
• Low ESR  13 mΩ equivalent series resistance measured at 100 kHz (20 °C) for improved power delivery and reduced losses.
• High Ripple Current  Supports 1.4 A at 120 Hz and 2.8 A at 100 kHz, enabling effective smoothing and decoupling in switching power stages.
• High-Temperature Endurance  Rated for operation from −55 °C to +125 °C with a guaranteed lifetime of 8000 hours at 125 °C.
• Assembly Compatibility  Surface-mount design compatible with lead‑free reflow soldering (peak 260 °C) for modern manufacturing flows.
• Automotive Qualification & Compliance  AEC‑Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), supporting regulated manufacturing and automotive supply chains.
• Mechanical Size  Compact footprint: 1.27 × 1.00 cm (L × D) with recommended land size 1.03 × 1.03 cm.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power rails  Bulk decoupling and output smoothing for in-vehicle power converters and control modules, leveraging low ESR and high ripple-current capability.
• High-temperature electronic modules  Power filtering in modules that must operate reliably up to +125 °C and sustain long-duration thermal stress (8000 h at 125 °C).
• Surface-mount power assemblies  Board-level energy storage and smoothing in compact SMD designs where lead‑free reflow compatibility is required.

Unique Advantages

• Long-term thermal endurance: 8000 hours at 125 °C provides predictable lifetime performance in hot environments.
• Low loss at high frequency: 13 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz minimizes dissipation in switching power applications.
• High ripple handling: 2.8 A at 100 kHz supports demanding converter outputs and reduces the need for larger capacitor banks.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC‑Q200 qualification supports use in automotive electronic designs where specific industry qualification is required.
• Manufacturing-ready SMD form factor: Designed for lead‑free reflow up to 260 °C to match modern assembly processes.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS conformity for global production and environmental compliance.

Why Choose PCM1C102MCL1GS?

PCM1C102MCL1GS combines conductive polymer performance with a compact SMD package to deliver low ESR, high ripple capability, and extended high-temperature life. Its AEC‑Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it suitable for regulated supply chains and automotive applications that demand durability and consistent electrical performance.

This capacitor is well suited to designers requiring reliable power decoupling and energy storage in small footprints, particularly where operation up to +125 °C and lead‑free assembly are part of the product and manufacturing requirements.

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