PCV1D331MCL1GS

The PCV1D331MCL1GS is a surface-mount conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s PCV series. It delivers 330 µF at 20 V in a compact SMD can (φ10 × 12.7 mm), designed for applications that require low ESR, high ripple-current capability and long-term operation at elevated temperatures.

Targeted for automotive and industrial power systems, this AEC-Q200 qualified component provides a combination of low-loss performance (tan δ = 0.12 at 20 °C, 120 Hz), high ripple handling and a rated lifetime of 3000 hours at 105 °C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 330 µF nominal capacitance with ±20% tolerance at a 20 V rated voltage, suitable for decoupling and bulk-energy functions within its rating.
• Low Loss & Low ESR — Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) = 0.12 at 20 °C, 120 Hz; ESR = 26 mΩ measured at 20 °C/100 kHz, supporting efficient high-frequency performance.
• High Ripple Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple current of 1.35 A (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current of 2.7 A (100 kHz) for demanding power applications.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 1320 µA after rated voltage conditions, allowing predictable bias behavior in designs.
• Long Life & Thermal Endurance — Rated for 3000 hours at 105 °C; operating temperature range −55 °C to +105 °C to meet extended-temperature operation requirements.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC-Q200 qualified for automotive-system usage and RoHS-compliant for regulatory conformity.
• Surface-Mount Can Package — Radial can SMD (φ10 × 12.7 mm) in embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing for automated assembly and storage.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power electronics — Energy storage and decoupling on 12 V and 24 V system rails where 20 V rating, low ESR and high ripple-current capability improve converter stability and transient response.
• ECUs and control modules — Bulk and decoupling capacitor for embedded control electronics that require AEC-Q200 qualification and extended high-temperature lifetime.
• Compact power assemblies — SMD can package provides high capacitance in a small footprint for power supply modules and board-level filtering in space-constrained designs.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple capability — Specified ripple currents of 1.35 A (120 Hz) and 2.7 A (100 kHz) reduce heating and extend system reliability under dynamic load conditions.
• Low ESR for improved efficiency — 26 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz minimizes conduction losses and supports stable high-frequency performance in power conversion circuits.
• Proven high-temperature life — 3000-hour endurance at 105 °C provides predictable aging characteristics for long-life applications.
• Automotive-grade reliability — AEC-Q200 qualification supports inclusion in automotive system designs that require component-level qualification.
• Assembly-ready packaging — Embossed carrier taping and moisture-proof packing simplify automated placement and inventory handling for production volumes.
• Regulatory compliance — RoHS-compliant construction supports regional environmental requirements.

Why Choose PCV1D331MCL1GS?

The PCV1D331MCL1GS combines conductive polymer aluminum chemistry with a compact SMD can to deliver low ESR, high ripple-current handling and long-term thermal endurance. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and 3000-hour rating at 105 °C make it well suited to automotive and other demanding embedded power designs that require predictable, long-life capacitive performance.

Engineers specifying this part will benefit from measurable electrical characteristics—330 µF at 20 V, tan δ = 0.12 (20 °C, 120 Hz), ESR = 26 mΩ (20 °C, 100 kHz), and defined leakage current—enabling reliable simulation and straightforward BOM integration for production assemblies.

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