PCX1C151MCL6GS

The PCX1C151MCL6GS is a conductive-polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor in Nichicon’s PCX series, offered as a surface-mount radial/can SMD package. It delivers 150 µF at 16 V with low ESR and high ripple-current capability for demanding power applications.

Designed for use where long-term stability and elevated temperature tolerance are required, this part targets automotive and industrial power electronics that demand robust decoupling, energy storage and ripple handling across a wide operating temperature range.

Key Features

• Conductive polymer solid electrolyte — Stable capacitance and improved reliability compared with traditional liquid electrolytes.
• Rated capacitance and voltage — 150 µF at 16 V with ±20% tolerance (–20% to +20%).
• Low loss tangent — tanδ = 0.12 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz for predictable AC performance.
• Low ESR — 28 mΩ measured at 20°C and 100 kHz, supporting high-frequency decoupling and low dissipation.
• High ripple current capability — 390 mA at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 780 mA at 100 kHz (high frequency) to handle switching-regulator stresses.
• Leakage current — 480 µA specified for predictable standby and quiescent behavior.
• Long endurance at temperature — 3000 hours rated life at 125°C for extended reliability in elevated-temperature environments.
• Wide operating range — −55°C to +125°C specified category temperature range.
• SMD package and assembly-ready — Chip-type radial can (φ8 × 10 mm) supplied in embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing; compatible with lead-free reflow soldering up to 260°C peak per PCX series guidance.
• Automotive-grade qualification — AEC-Q200 rated for use in automotive-grade designs.
• RoHS compliant — Conforms to applicable RoHS directives.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power electronics — Bulk and decoupling capacitance on 16 V rails in AEC-Q200–qualified systems where elevated-temperature endurance is required.
• DC–DC converters and point-of-load — High ripple-current capability and low ESR support switching regulator input/output filtering and stability.
• Industrial power modules — Robust temperature range and long life make this capacitor suitable for compact power supplies and motor drive electronics.

Unique Advantages

• Low ESR for efficient power delivery: 28 mΩ at 100 kHz reduces I²R losses and improves regulator performance under dynamic loads.
• High ripple tolerance: Dual-specified ripple currents (120 Hz and 100 kHz) address both low-frequency and high-frequency switching environments.
• High-temperature endurance: 3000 hours at 125°C supports long-term reliability in thermally demanding designs.
• Automotive qualification: AEC-Q200 rating enables integration into automotive-class systems with applicable qualification processes.
• Assembly-ready packaging: Embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing simplifies pick-and-place and reflow assembly flows.
• Compact chip footprint: φ8 × 10 mm can size and recommended land 8.3 × 8.3 mm help minimize board area for bulk capacitance.

Why Choose PCX1C151MCL6GS?

The PCX1C151MCL6GS combines conductive-polymer performance, low ESR and high ripple capability with AEC-Q200 qualification and long life at elevated temperature, making it a strong choice for designers needing reliable bulk capacitance in compact SMD form factors. Its specified electrical characteristics—150 µF at 16 V, 28 mΩ ESR (100 kHz), and defined ripple current ratings—allow predictable integration into power delivery and decoupling networks.

This part is suited to engineers developing automotive and industrial power systems who require durable, reflow-compatible capacitors with clear, verifiable specifications and supply-ready packaging for automated assembly.

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