PCV1C471MCL1GS

The PCV1C471MCL1GS is a Nichicon PCV series conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in a chip-type surface-mount package. It provides 470 µF capacitance at a 16 V rating with low ESR and high ripple-current capability.

Designed for demanding temperature and lifecycle requirements, this SMD capacitor targets applications that require long endurance, robust ripple handling and industry-level qualification, including automotive systems where AEC-Q200 qualification is required.

Key Features

• Core Dielectric and Type — Conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in an SMD chip form factor (PCV series).
• Capacitance & Tolerance — 470 µF with a tolerance of −20% to +20% (measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C).
• Rated Voltage — 16 V DC.
• Low Loss and ESR — Tan δ of 0.12 (20 °C, 120 Hz) and ESR of 25 mΩ measured at 100 kHz and 20 °C.
• High Ripple Current — 1.4 A at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 2.8 A at 100 kHz (high frequency) to support AC stress on supply rails.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 1504 µA after conditioning.
• Temperature & Endurance — Rated operating range −55 °C to +105 °C with a load life of 3000 hours at 105 °C.
• Package & Mounting — Chip-type SMD (φ10 × 12.7 L), surface-mount land size L: 10.3 × W: 10.3 mm, radial can SMD package profile.
• Soldering & Assembly — SMD construction compatible with lead-free reflow soldering conditions up to a 260 °C peak as specified for the PCV series.
• Qualification & Compliance — AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant; product is available in embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing and is in mass production.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power electronics — AEC-Q200 qualification, 3000 h life at 105 °C and high ripple capability make this capacitor suitable for power modules and rail conditioning in automotive systems.
• Power-rail smoothing and decoupling — 470 µF capacitance combined with 25 mΩ ESR and high ripple current supports smoothing and decoupling of voltage rails under dynamic loads.
• High-frequency power stages — Specified 2.8 A ripple current at 100 kHz and low tan δ at 120 Hz support applications with significant high-frequency ripple components.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple tolerance: Rated for 2.8 A at 100 kHz and 1.4 A at 120 Hz to handle both high-frequency and low-frequency AC stress.
• Low ESR for improved efficiency: 25 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces resistive loss and helps limit self-heating in power applications.
• Long-term endurance: 3000 hours at 105 °C provides predictable long-life performance in high-temperature environments.
• AEC-Q200 qualification: Explicit qualification for automotive-grade designs where industry qualification is required.
• SMD form factor with reflow compatibility: Chip-type packaging (φ10 × 12.7 L) and lead‑free reflow compatibility (260 °C peak) simplify automated assembly.
• Production-ready packaging: Available in embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing for surface-mount assembly lines.

Why Choose PCV1C471MCL1GS?

The PCV1C471MCL1GS positions itself as a long-life, low-ESR SMD capacitor option for designs that require robust ripple handling and automotive-grade qualification. With 470 µF at 16 V, a wide operating temperature range (−55 °C to +105 °C), and a specified 3000‑hour life at 105 °C, it addresses applications where endurance, thermal tolerance, and ripple performance matter.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the PCV series and offered in production-ready packaging, this component is suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying capacitors for high-reliability power electronics and automotive systems that require verifiable specifications and established mass-production availability.

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