PCM1J220MCL1GS

The PCM1J220MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor from Nichicon’s PCM series. It provides 22 µF capacitance at a 63 V rating in a compact φ8 × 7 mm surface-mount can designed for demanding thermal and power environments.

With low ESR, high ripple-current capability and an extended endurance rating at elevated temperature, this SMD capacitor is targeted at applications requiring reliable power filtering and decoupling in high-temperature and high-stress deployments, including automotive electronics.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 22 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 63 V and capacitance tolerance of −20% to +20%.
• Low ESR & High-Frequency Performance — ESR of 48 mΩ measured at 20°C and 100 kHz, supporting high-frequency decoupling and stability.
• High Ripple-Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple current 800 mA (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current 1.6 A (100 kHz) for robust power-handling on switching rails.
• Leakage & Dissipation — Low leakage current (41 µA) and tan δ (DF) of 0.08 at 20°C, 120 Hz to maintain efficient operation.
• Extended Endurance & Temperature Range — Rated life of 8000 hours at 125°C and an operating temperature range of −55°C to +125°C for long-term stability in high-temperature environments.
• AEC-Q200 Qualified — Meets AEC-Q200 requirements for applications that require component-level automotive qualification.
• SMD Can Package — Chip-type radial can, surface-mount package with dimensions φ8 × 7 mm and recommended land size 8.3 × 8.3 mm; available in embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing.
• RoHS Compliant — Conforms to RoHS directive for restricted substances.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Suitable for power filtering and decoupling in automotive ECUs and control modules where AEC-Q200 qualification and high-temperature endurance are required.
• High-Temperature Power Circuits — Designed for DC‑DC converters and power rails that operate at elevated ambient temperatures up to 125°C and require long life under stress.
• Compact Surface-Mount Power Modules — Small φ8 × 7 mm SMD can for densely packed PCBs needing low ESR and high ripple capability in a space-efficient footprint.

Unique Advantages

• Extended high-temperature life: 8000 hours at 125°C provides predictable long-term performance in elevated-temperature applications.
• Superior high-frequency behavior: 48 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz and low tan δ support effective noise suppression and stability on switching power rails.
• High ripple-current handling: 1.6 A at 100 kHz enables use on high-current switching converters and decoupling for fast transient loads.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 compliance helps accelerate selection for automotive system designs that require qualified components.
• Compact SMD form factor: φ8 × 7 mm radial can in embossed carrier taping simplifies placement in automated surface-mount assembly while conserving board area.
• Low leakage and stable dissipation: 41 µA leakage current and tan δ of 0.08 (20°C, 120 Hz) for efficient long-term energy retention and predictable behavior during operation.

Why Choose PCM1J220MCL1GS?

The PCM1J220MCL1GS balances compact SMD packaging with robust electrical performance: low ESR, high ripple-current capacity and verified endurance at 125°C. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it suitable for demanding production designs that require traceable reliability.

This part is well suited for engineers designing power delivery networks in automotive and high-temperature electronics where long life, stable impedance across temperature, and efficient high-frequency filtering are required. Selecting this Nichicon PCM series capacitor helps simplify BOM decisions while addressing thermal and power-handling challenges.

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