PCX1H120MCL1GS

The PCX1H120MCL1GS from Nichicon is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor in the PCX series. It delivers a 12 µF capacitance at a 50 V rating in a compact surface-mount can package designed for high-voltage, high-temperature applications.

Engineered for low ESR and high ripple capability, this part is targeted at designs that require reliable smoothing and decoupling under elevated temperature and demanding electrical stress. It is AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant for use in regulated environments.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance — 12 µF capacitance with ±20% tolerance and a 50 V rated voltage, providing filtering and charge-storage capability for medium-voltage rails.
• Low ESR & High Ripple — ESR of 65 mΩ (measured at 100 kHz, 20 °C) and rated ripple currents of 190 mA (120 Hz) and 380 mA (100 kHz) support efficient power conditioning under dynamic loads.
• High-Temperature Endurance — Rated for operation from −55 °C to +125 °C with a specified life of 1500 hours at 125 °C, enabling sustained performance in hot environments.
• Reliability & Qualification — AEC-Q200 qualified for applications requiring industry-standard component reliability; compliant to RoHS (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Surface-Mount Package & Assembly — Chip-type SMD can (L: 8 × D: 6.3 mm) with a recommended land size of 6.6 × 6.6 mm; compatible with lead-free reflow soldering up to a 260 °C peak per the PCX series recommendations.
• Polarized Can Type — Designed as a polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor for applications that require defined polarity.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Suitable for automotive systems where AEC-Q200 qualification and high-temperature endurance (−55 °C to +125 °C) are required for power conditioning and decoupling.
• High-Voltage Power Rails (up to 50 V) — Filtering and smoothing on medium-voltage DC rails where low ESR and high ripple current handling improve regulator stability and efficiency.
• High-Temperature Electronics — Use in electronics exposed to elevated operating temperatures, leveraging the 1500‑hour life rating at 125 °C for sustained operation.

Unique Advantages

• High Voltage Capacity: 50 V rating supports medium-voltage designs without upsizing the capacitor footprint.
• Low ESR Performance: 65 mΩ at 100 kHz reduces power loss and heat generation in high-frequency circuits.
• Robust Ripple Handling: Specified ripple currents at both low and high frequencies (190 mA at 120 Hz, 380 mA at 100 kHz) help manage AC stress in power stages.
• Temperature Durability: −55 °C to +125 °C operating range and 1500 hours life at 125 °C enable use in harsh thermal environments.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification: AEC-Q200 rating provides documented reliability for regulated automotive and similarly demanding applications.
• SMD Assembly Ready: Chip can package designed for lead-free reflow up to 260 °C, easing integration into surface-mount production flows.

Why Choose PCX1H120MCL1GS?

The PCX1H120MCL1GS combines a compact SMD can package with high-voltage capability, low ESR, and robust ripple-current performance to address power-conditioning needs in temperature-challenging and qualification-driven designs. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it suitable for demanding applications where documented reliability and regulatory adherence are required.

This part is well suited for engineers designing medium-voltage DC rails, automotive electronics, and other systems that need a small-footprint, high-temperature-capable capacitor with verifiable endurance and electrical performance backed by Nichicon’s PCX series specifications.

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