PCS1C680MCL1GS

The PCS1C680MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in a chip-style surface-mount can package designed for long-life applications. It delivers 68 µF at 16 V with low ESR and defined ripple current capability, packaged for SMD reflow assembly.

Targeted for automotive electronic systems, this AEC-Q200 qualified, RoHS-compliant device provides a combination of endurance (5000 hours at 105°C), a broad operating temperature range (‑55°C to +105°C) and solder compatibility with lead-free reflow profiles up to a 260°C peak.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 68 µF nominal capacitance rated for 16 V DC with a capacitance tolerance of ±20% (measured at 120 Hz, 20°C).
• Conductive Polymer Electrolyte: Solid conductive polymer construction for stable electrical performance and reduced ESR compared with traditional wet electrolytes.
• Low ESR & High-Frequency Performance: ESR of 30 mΩ measured at 100 kHz (20°C), enabling effective high-frequency decoupling and filtering in power circuits.
• Ripple Current Capability: Specified ripple current of 1.1 A at 120 Hz and 2.2 A at 100 kHz, supporting continuous AC ripple handling on DC rails.
• Long Life Endurance: Load life rated at 5000 hours at 105°C under rated voltage, with defined limits for capacitance change, tan δ and ESR after endurance testing.
• Automotive Qualification & Compliance: AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), suitable for regulated environments and automotive program requirements.
• Package & Mounting: Surface-mount, radial can (SMD) package with dimensions L 6 × D 6.3 mm, surface-mount land size 6.6 × 6.6 mm, and maximum seated height of 6 mm.
• Soldering Compatibility: Designed for lead-free reflow soldering; compliant with lead-free reflow soldering conditions up to a 260°C peak (single reflow at ≤260°C as specified).
• Temperature Range: Rated for operation from -55°C to +105°C according to product specifications.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronic systems: Suitable for power rail smoothing and decoupling in automotive ECUs and modules, leveraging AEC-Q200 qualification and long-life rating.
• Power management modules: Fits DC‑DC converters and voltage regulators where low ESR and defined ripple handling at high frequency are required.
• Embedded control electronics: Use in control modules that demand stability over temperature and time, supported by a 5000-hour endurance at 105°C.

Unique Advantages

• Long-term thermal endurance: 5000 hours at 105°C provides predictable lifetime behavior for mission-critical and long-life designs.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 qualification allows integration into automotive programs that require recognized component qualification.
• Low ESR for compact designs: 30 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz helps reduce voltage ripple and enables smaller filter networks or fewer parallel devices.
• High ripple capability: Specified ripple currents at both low and high frequencies support applications with significant AC components on DC rails.
• SMD reflow-ready: Lead-free reflow compatibility up to a 260°C peak simplifies assembly into surface-mount manufacturing flows.
• Wide operating temperature: Rated from -55°C to +105°C to accommodate a broad range of environmental conditions typical in automotive and industrial equipment.

Why Choose PCS1C680MCL1GS?

The PCS1C680MCL1GS combines conductive polymer aluminum construction with low ESR, defined high-frequency ripple performance, and long-term endurance for demanding electronic systems. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it suitable for automotive and similarly regulated applications that require traceable component-level reliability.

This part is well suited to designers who need compact SMD capacitors that maintain capacitance and electrical characteristics over extended thermal stress and time. The defined electrical specifications—capacitance, ESR, ripple current, and temperature rating—allow predictable performance in power management and embedded control designs.

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