PCZ1C221MCL1GS

The PCZ1C221MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor in Nichicon’s PCZ series. It delivers 220 µF at 16 V in a compact SMD radial can package designed for high-temperature operation and high ripple environments.

Engineered for demanding applications, this capacitor combines low ESR, high ripple-current capability and a long endurance rating to support reliable power decoupling and energy filtering in harsh thermal conditions.

Key Features

• Core Electrical Performance — 220 µF capacitance at 16 V with ±20% tolerance, polarized for DC applications.
• Low ESR — 30 mΩ equivalent series resistance measured at 100 kHz, enabling efficient high-frequency decoupling and reduced loss.
• High Ripple Current — Rated ripple current up to 400 mA at 120 Hz and 800 mA at 100 kHz to handle switching and high-frequency loads.
• High-Temperature Endurance — Rated for operation from −55 °C to +150 °C with a specified life of 2000 hours at 150 °C.
• Reliability and Qualification — AEC-Q200 qualified and compliant with RoHS directives (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), supporting use in regulated and high-reliability designs.
• SMD Package and Reflow Compatibility — Surface-mount radial can (chip type) with lead-free reflow soldering condition up to 260 °C peak (preheat and reflow profile per datasheet guidance).
• Compact Footprint — Small dimensions (L: 7 × D: 8 mm) with recommended land size for PCB layout (8.3 × 8.3 mm).

Typical Applications

• Automotive electronics — Suitable for under-hood and vehicle electronics where AEC-Q200 qualification and high-temperature endurance (2000 h at 150 °C) are required.
• Power supply decoupling and output filtering — Low ESR (30 mΩ at 100 kHz) and high ripple ratings make it effective for DC‑DC converters and regulator output stages.
• Industrial high-temperature systems — Rated operation to 150 °C and long-life endurance support power conditioning in industrial controllers and sensing equipment exposed to elevated temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• Long high-temperature life: 2000 hours at 150 °C provides predictable aging characteristics for designs exposed to sustained heat.
• High-frequency performance: Low ESR at 100 kHz and specified high-frequency ripple current enable tighter voltage regulation in switching applications.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 certification aligns the component with automotive and other high-reliability program requirements.
• Surface-mount convenience: Chip-type radial can simplifies automated assembly and reduces board-level parasitics compared with through-hole alternatives.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance ensures alignment with environmental directives for global product deployment.

Why Choose PCZ1C221MCL1GS?

The PCZ1C221MCL1GS is positioned for engineers who need a compact, high-temperature-capable capacitor with low ESR and strong ripple-current handling. Its combination of AEC-Q200 qualification, extended temperature range (−55 °C to +150 °C) and a 2000-hour life at 150 °C makes it a practical choice for rugged automotive and industrial power systems.

This part is well suited for designs that require reliable decoupling and energy smoothing under thermal stress while keeping board space small and supporting lead-free reflow assembly processes.

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