PCR1C102MCL1GS

The PCR1C102MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor in an SMD can package, designed for high-reliability power applications. With a 1 mF capacitance at 16 V and low equivalent series resistance, it is suited for power filtering, decoupling and energy buffering in systems that demand low ESR and sustained ripple handling.

Built for demanding thermal environments, this Nichicon PCR-series part delivers long life at elevated temperature and is AEC-Q200 qualified for automotive-grade reliability.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance — 1 mF capacitance with ±20% tolerance and a rated voltage of 16 V, providing bulk capacitance and stable decoupling for power rails.
• Low ESR — 13 mΩ specified at 100 kHz (20°C), enabling effective high-frequency decoupling and reduced power loss in switching power stages.
• High Ripple Current Capability — 2.15 A at 120 Hz and 4.3 A at 100 kHz, suitable for applications with significant AC ripple or fast switching transients.
• High-Temperature Endurance — Rated for 4000 hours at 125°C; endurance limits specify capacitance within ±20% and ESR within 200% of initial value after the test.
• Wide Operating Range — Operational from −55°C to +125°C for deployment across a broad set of environments.
• SMD Package & Reflow Compatible — Chip-type radial can SMD with lead‑free reflow compatibility up to a 260°C peak; recommended land size L: 1.03 × W: 1.03 cm for PCB layout.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC-Q200 qualified, supporting use in automotive and other high-reliability systems.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Polarized, Board-Mountable Form — Polarized device in a compact 1.27 × 1.00 cm case footprint suitable for surface-mount assembly.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power electronics — Bulk filtering and decoupling for DC‑DC converters and power distribution where AEC‑Q200 qualification and high-temperature endurance are required.
• Switching power supplies — Output smoothing and ripple attenuation in buck/boost converters, leveraging low ESR (13 mΩ at 100 kHz) and high ripple current capability.
• Industrial power modules — Energy buffering and transient suppression in compact SMD power stages exposed to wide temperature swings.
• High-frequency decoupling — Local decoupling for high-speed power rails where 100 kHz ESR performance and low impedance at elevated temperatures improve stability.

Unique Advantages

• Low-loss high-frequency behavior: 13 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces dissipative losses and supports efficient switching operation.
• Robust ripple handling: Specified ripple currents of 2.15 A (120 Hz) and 4.3 A (100 kHz) help manage AC stress in power systems.
• Long high-temperature life: 4000 hours at 125°C endurance ensures prolonged operation in thermally demanding applications.
• Automotive-grade reliability: AEC‑Q200 qualification supports deployment in vehicle electronics and other safety-critical systems.
• Reflow-ready SMD format: Lead-free reflow compatibility (260°C peak) simplifies assembly for modern surface-mount manufacturing.
• Compact board footprint: 1.27 × 1.00 cm can package and defined land pattern (1.03 × 1.03 cm) enable high-density PCB layouts.

Why Choose PCR1C102MCL1GS?

PCR1C102MCL1GS combines conductive polymer aluminum technology with a low-ESR, high-ripple-capable design to deliver reliable bulk capacitance in a compact SMD package. Its 16 V rating, 1 mF capacitance, and thermal endurance (4000 h at 125°C) make it well suited for automotive and industrial power applications where sustained performance at elevated temperature is required.

This part is aimed at engineers specifying compact, high-reliability capacitors for power rails, DC‑DC converters, and power modules that benefit from low ESR and demonstrated endurance. The AEC‑Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance further support lifecycle and regulatory needs.

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