PCZ1C471MCL1GS

The PCZ1C471MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor from Nichicon's PCZ series. It delivers 470 μF at 16 V in a surface-mount can-style package engineered for high-temperature, high-reliability environments.

Designed for applications that demand low ESR, high ripple handling and extended endurance, this SMD capacitor is suited to automotive and other elevated-temperature systems where long life and stable performance are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 470 μF nominal capacitance with a 16 V rated voltage; capacitance tolerance ±20% (measured at 120 Hz, 20°C).
• Conductive Polymer Electrolyte: Solid polymer construction for improved reliability and performance compared with liquid electrolytes.
• Low ESR and High Ripple Capability: ESR specified at 32 mΩ at 100 kHz; ripple current rated at 1.4 A (100 kHz) and 700 mA (120 Hz) to support power-rail decoupling and converter stages.
• Extended High-Temperature Endurance: Rated lifetime of 2000 hours at 150°C with specified limits on capacitance change, ESR, and leakage after endurance testing.
• Wide Operating Temperature: Specified operating range from -55°C to 150°C for use in elevated- and low-temperature environments.
• SMD, Reflow-Compatible Package: Surface-mount can-type package designed for lead-free reflow soldering with a 260°C peak (reflow twice maximum under specified profile conditions).
• Reliability & Compliance: AEC-Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Leakage Current Specification: Leakage current after 2 minutes' application of rated voltage is not more than 0.03CV (per datasheet conditioning).
• Mechanical Footprint: Package dimension L: 0.8 cm × D: 1.0 cm; recommended land pattern 1.03 cm × 1.03 cm.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Power-rail smoothing and decoupling in automotive modules where AEC-Q200 qualification and high-temperature endurance are required.
• Power Supply Filtering — Low ESR and high ripple current capability make this capacitor suitable for DC‑DC converters and bulk decoupling on power rails.
• Industrial & Harsh-Environment Systems — Wide −55°C to 150°C operating range and long life at elevated temperature support rugged electronics and thermal-stressed assemblies.
• Surface-Mount Power Modules — SMD can package with lead-free reflow compatibility for automated assembly of compact power boards.

Unique Advantages

• High-Temperature Reliability: 2000-hour endurance at 150°C provides predictable performance in thermally demanding designs.
• Improved Power Handling: Low ESR (32 mΩ at 100 kHz) combined with 1.4 A ripple current rating reduces heat rise and supports higher transient currents.
• AEC-Q200 Qualification: Recognized reliability standard for demanding environments, simplifying component selection for qualified designs.
• Reflow-Ready SMD Format: Lead-free reflow compatibility to 260°C enables modern assembly flows without special handling.
• Compact Bulk Capacitance: 470 μF in a small footprint (0.8 cm × 1.0 cm) allows higher energy density for constrained board space.

Why Choose PCZ1C471MCL1GS?

PCZ1C471MCL1GS positions itself as a robust conductive polymer SMD capacitor tailored for designs that require stable bulk capacitance, low ESR and long-term operation at elevated temperatures. The combination of AEC-Q200 qualification, long high-temperature endurance and reflow compatibility makes it a practical choice for engineers specifying components for demanding automotive and industrial power systems.

This capacitor is ideal for teams seeking a compact, surface-mount solution to improve power-rail stability and transient response while meeting regulatory and assembly requirements. Its specified electrical and thermal characteristics support predictable lifecycle performance in thermally challenged applications.

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