PCX1C101MCL1GS

The PCX1C101MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor in a compact surface-mount can package. It delivers 100 µF at a 16 V rating with low equivalent series resistance and specified high ripple current performance for demanding power applications.

Designed for environments requiring extended thermal endurance and reliability, this part supports automotive use (AEC-Q200 qualified), wide operating temperatures, and lead‑free reflow soldering processes up to a 260°C peak.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 100 µF nominal capacitance with a 16 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Conductive-Polymer Construction — Solid polymer electrolyte for improved stability and low loss compared with traditional electrolytes.
• Low ESR & High Ripple Current — ESR of 33 mΩ measured at 100 kHz (20°C) and ripple current ratings of 230 mA at 120 Hz and 460 mA at 100 kHz, enabling effective power-supply decoupling and filtering.
• Long Life & High-Temperature Endurance — Rated for 1500 hours at 125°C; endurance and damp-heat performance are defined in the product specifications.
• Package & Mounting — Surface-mount radial can (L: 8 × D: 6.3 mm) with recommended land size 6.6 × 6.6 mm for compact board layouts.
• Soldering and RoHS — Lead‑free reflow compatible with a 260°C peak soldering profile (single reflow at ≤260°C); compliant to the RoHS directive.
• Qualification — AEC-Q200 Qualified for applications requiring recognized component-level automotive qualification.

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronics — AEC-Q200 qualification and an operating range of −55°C to +125°C make this capacitor suitable for electronic control units and other vehicle modules that require robust components.
• Power conversion and DC–DC modules — Low ESR (33 mΩ at 100 kHz) and high ripple-current capability support smoothing and decoupling in converters and regulators.
• Compact board-level decoupling — The small radial can SMD footprint (8 × 6.3 mm) and recommended land pattern enable high-density PCB layouts.
• High-temperature electronics — Specified endurance at elevated temperature (1500 hours at 125°C) addresses applications that operate in warm or thermally stressed environments.

Unique Advantages

• High thermal endurance: Rated for 1500 hours at 125°C, providing predictable performance in hot operational environments.
• Low-loss power handling: 33 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz and ripple-current ratings up to 460 mA (100 kHz) reduce voltage ripple and improve converter stability.
• Automotive-ready: AEC-Q200 qualification supports use in automotive systems that require qualified componentry.
• Lead-free reflow compatibility: Designed for lead‑free reflow soldering with a 260°C peak allowance, simplifying assembly in modern PCB processes.
• Compact SMD form factor: Small radial can package and specified land size enable compact, high-density board designs.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliant to modern directive requirements for restricted substances.

Why Choose PCX1C101MCL1GS?

PCX1C101MCL1GS combines conductive-polymer stability, low ESR, and high ripple-current capability in a compact surface-mount can that is qualified for automotive use and built for elevated-temperature endurance. Its specifications make it suitable for engineers designing power delivery and filtering circuits where thermal reliability, low impedance, and space efficiency are important.

For designs targeting robust, long-life operation in automotive or other thermally demanding applications, this part offers a balance of electrical performance and assembly compatibility to simplify BOM choices while meeting qualification and regulatory expectations.

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