PCZ1J680MCL1GS

The PCZ1J680MCL1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic chip capacitor from Nichicon’s PCZ series. It pairs low ESR and high ripple-current capability with extended high-temperature endurance, designed for demanding power applications.

Targeted for environments that require long-term stability at elevated temperature, this surface-mount, lead‑free reflow-compatible capacitor is particularly suited to automotive electronics and other high-reliability systems that demand robust power decoupling and energy storage.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 68 µF rated at 63 V with ±20% tolerance (measured at 120 Hz, 20°C), providing mid-range energy storage for power and decoupling tasks.
• Conductive Polymer Dielectric — Solid conductive polymer construction delivers low equivalent series resistance and stable performance under stress.
• Low ESR & High Ripple Current — ESR of 28 mΩ at 100 kHz; ripple current ratings of 750 mA at 120 Hz and 1.5 A at 100 kHz support high-frequency switching and pulse loads.
• Extended High‑Temperature Endurance — Rated life of 2000 hours at 150°C, enabling reliable operation in elevated-temperature environments.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range — Specified for −55°C to +150°C to cover broad industrial and automotive temperature profiles.
• SMD Package & Reflow Compatibility — Chip-type, surface-mount radial can design compatible with lead‑free reflow processes (260°C peak); recommended preheat and reflow conditions in the series datasheet.
• Quality & Compliance — AEC‑Q200 qualified and RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), supporting use in regulated and high-reliability programs.
• Compact Footprint — Physical dimension L: 1.27 × D: 1.00 cm with recommended land size L: 1.03 × W: 1.03 cm for PCB layout.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics — Use in power modules, ECU power rails and other on-vehicle systems that benefit from AEC‑Q200 qualification, high ripple capability and extended high‑temperature life.
• Power Conversion and DC‑DC Converters — Bulk and decoupling functions where low ESR and high-frequency ripple handling improve converter stability and efficiency.
• Industrial High‑Temperature Systems — Energy storage and filtering in control electronics exposed to elevated ambient or internal temperatures, leveraging the 2000‑hour rating at 150°C.

Unique Advantages

• High‑temperature endurance: 2000 hours at 150°C provides predictable aging and life projection for designs that operate hot or are subject to elevated board temperatures.
• Better high‑frequency performance: 28 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz and a 1.5 A ripple rating at 100 kHz reduce losses and thermal rise in switching applications.
• Automotive‑grade reliability: AEC‑Q200 qualification supports integration into automotive subsystems and other high-reliability programs.
• Lead‑free reflow compatible: Designed for 260°C peak lead‑free reflow processes to fit modern SMT assembly flows.
• Compact SMD form factor: Chip-type radial can with a small PCB footprint eases layout for space-constrained power boards.

Why Choose PCZ1J680MCL1GS?

PCZ1J680MCL1GS combines conductive polymer low‑ESR characteristics and high ripple capability with a verified high‑temperature lifetime, delivering a capacitor solution tailored for demanding power and automotive environments. Its surface-mount chip form-factor and lead‑free reflow compatibility simplify assembly while maintaining robust electrical performance.

This part is ideal for engineers specifying capacitors for automotive power rails, DC‑DC converters and industrial systems where sustained performance at elevated temperatures and stringent quality standards are required. The AEC‑Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance add traceable assurance for regulated and long-life programs.

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