PCV1D181MCL2GS

The PCV1D181MCL2GS is a surface-mount conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s PCV series. It delivers 180 µF capacitance at a 20 V rating with low ESR and high ripple-current capability for demanding board-level power applications.

Designed for robust operation, this part is AEC-Q200 qualified, RoHS compliant, and specified for operation from -55 °C to 105 °C with a 3000-hour load life at 105 °C. It supports lead-free reflow soldering conditions up to a 260 °C peak.

Key Features

• Electrical performance — 180 µF nominal capacitance with ±20% tolerance and polarization for DC applications.
• Low ESR & high ripple handling — ESR of 25 mΩ (measured at 100 kHz) and ripple-current ratings of 3.1 A at 100 kHz and 1.55 A at 120 Hz, enabling effective smoothing and decoupling under high AC stress.
• Reliability & lifetime — Load life of 3000 hours at 105 °C with specified limits on capacitance change, tan δ and ESR after endurance testing.
• Temperature range — Rated for operation from -55 °C to +105 °C, with impedance stability across temperature extremes per datasheet limits.
• Surface-mount assembly — SMD package (radial, can - SMD) compatible with lead-free reflow soldering; supports 260 °C peak reflow conditions as specified.
• Form factor — Compact chip dimensions L: 0.8 × D: 1.0 cm with recommended PCB land size L: 1.03 × W: 1.03 cm for layout planning.
• Standards & compliance — AEC-Q200 qualified and compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Automotive power electronics — Suitable for modules that require high ripple-current capability and low ESR under elevated temperatures, enabled by AEC-Q200 qualification and 3000-hour life at 105 °C.
• Electronic control units (ECUs) and motor controllers — Use where stable capacitance and endurance are needed for DC bus smoothing and transient suppression in automotive environments.
• Infotainment and telematics — Compact SMD form factor and lead-free reflow compatibility make it useful for board-level decoupling in vehicle infotainment and communication modules.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple-current capability: With 3.1 A (100 kHz) and 1.55 A (120 Hz) ratings, the part supports higher AC stress without excessive heating, improving system reliability.
• Low ESR for efficient filtering: 25 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces voltage ripple and power loss in power-conversion and decoupling applications.
• Long endurance at elevated temperature: 3000 hours at 105 °C demonstrates long-term stability for designs exposed to high operating temperatures.
• AEC-Q200 qualification: Enables use in automotive-grade designs that require industry-recognized component-level qualification.
• Surface-mount, lead-free assembly: SMD radial can design compatible with 260 °C peak lead-free reflow simplifies automated assembly and high-volume manufacturing.
• Compact footprint: Small chip dimensions and defined PCB land size aid in dense board layouts and predictable mounting.

Why Choose PCV1D181MCL2GS?

The PCV1D181MCL2GS combines conductive-polymer aluminum construction with low ESR and high ripple-current capability, delivering stable filtering and decoupling performance in compact SMD form. Its AEC-Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance, and 3000-hour load-life rating at 105 °C make it a reliable choice for automotive and other temperature-demanding applications.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams designing automotive power systems, control modules, and in-vehicle electronics that require robust, endurable capacitors with predictable electrical characteristics and lead-free assembly compatibility.

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