PCM1V680MCL1GS

The PCM1V680MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic surface-mount capacitor designed for demanding temperature and ripple environments. It delivers low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and high ripple-current capability in a compact SMD can package.

Engineered for markets that require long-term thermal reliability and verification, the part is AEC-Q200 qualified and rated for operation from -55 °C to 125 °C with a lifetime of 8000 hours at 125 °C, making it suitable for automotive and high-temperature power electronic designs.

Key Features

• Dielectric / Core  Conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic construction for stable capacitance and low ESR.
• Electrical Performance  68 µF nominal capacitance at 35 V with ±20% tolerance; ESR specified as 44 mΩ at 100 kHz (20 °C).
• Ripple Current  Rated ripple capability of 850 mA at 120 Hz and 1.7 A at 100 kHz to support high-frequency and power-conversion applications.
• Thermal & Lifetime  Operating range from -55 °C to 125 °C and a rated life of 8000 hours at 125 °C.
• Packaging & Mounting  Surface-mount radial can (SMD) package, dimensions L: 7 × D: 8 mm with recommended land size 8.3 × 8.3 mm.
• Process Compatibility  Lead-free reflow compatible with a 260 °C peak soldering profile, suitable for common SMT assembly processes.
• Compliance & Reliability  RoHS compliant and AEC-Q200 qualified; endurance and ESR-after-endurance characteristics are specified in the datasheet.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronic modules  Decoupling and filtering in control modules and power electronics where AEC-Q200 qualification and 125 °C operation are required.
• Power conversion and DC–DC converters  Bulk and output decoupling for converters that demand low ESR and high ripple-current capability at switching frequencies (100 kHz).
• Telecommunications and industrial power supplies  Smoothing and transient support in high-frequency power rails operating in elevated ambient temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• Low ESR for high-efficiency designs: 44 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces conduction losses and improves regulator stability at switching frequencies.
• High ripple-current endurance: Rated for 1.7 A at 100 kHz and 850 mA at 120 Hz to handle demanding AC stress in power stages.
• Extended high-temperature life: 8000 hours at 125 °C provides predictable long-term performance in thermally aggressive environments.
• AEC-Q200 qualified: Qualification supports use in automotive and similarly demanding applications that require component-level reliability data.
• SMT-optimized package and assembly: Compact can SMD package with lead-free reflow compatibility to 260 °C simplifies automated assembly.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliant for global electronics production requirements.

Why Choose PCM1V680MCL1GS?

PCM1V680MCL1GS combines conductive-polymer performance with an SMD can footprint to deliver a dependable low-ESR capacitor suited to high-temperature, high-ripple applications. Its specified ESR, ripple-current ratings, AEC-Q200 qualification, and 8000-hour life at 125 °C position it for designs that prioritize thermal reliability and robust power-handling in compact layouts.

This capacitor is ideal for engineers specifying components for automotive electronics, power converters, and industrial supplies who need verifiable electrical and environmental performance along with SMT process compatibility and RoHS compliance.

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