PLF0E122MDO1

The PLF0E122MDO1 from Nichicon is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in a radial lead can package. It delivers low ESR and high ripple current performance in a compact through-hole form factor, and is AEC-Q200 qualified for automotive use.

With a 1.2 mF capacitance at 2.5 V rating, a wide operating temperature range of -55 °C to +105 °C and a rated load life of 2000 hours at 105 °C, this part targets power-conditioning and high-ripple environments where reliability and thermal endurance matter.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.2 mF capacitance rated at 2.5 V with ±20% tolerance, suitable for bulk energy storage and decoupling in low-voltage systems.
• Low ESR — ESR specified at 8 mΩ measured at 100 kHz, enabling lower losses and improved power efficiency in high-frequency applications.
• High Ripple Current — Rated ripple current of 2.65 A at 120 Hz and 5.3 A at 100 kHz for robust handling of AC ripple and switching transients.
• Thermal Endurance — Load life of 2000 hours at 105 °C; operating temperature range from -55 °C to +105 °C for demanding thermal environments.
• Automotive Qualification — AEC-Q200 qualified, meeting qualification criteria used in automotive applications.
• Radial Lead, Through-Hole Package — Radial can package with 5 mm lead spacing and dimensions L: 1.3 × D: 1.0 cm, for reliable through-hole mounting and mechanical robustness.
• Soldering & RoHS — Compatible with lead-free flow soldering conditions and compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Polarized Design — Polarized electrolytic capacitor with clear case-top marking (navy blue print) for orientation control during assembly.

Typical Applications

• Automotive — Designed for automotive systems where AEC-Q200 qualification and high ripple capability are required.
• Through-hole power assemblies — Radial lead, can-style package suits through-hole PCBs and mechanically robust power modules.
• High-ripple power circuits — Low ESR and rated ripple currents make this capacitor appropriate for circuits subject to switching ripple and transient currents.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple tolerance: Specified ripple currents of 2.65 A (120 Hz) and 5.3 A (100 kHz) support demanding AC and switching environments.
• Low conduction losses: 8 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces I²R losses and improves efficiency in high-frequency power paths.
• Thermal reliability: 2000-hour load life at 105 °C and a -55 °C to +105 °C operating range provide predictable endurance in elevated temperatures.
• Automotive-ready qualification: AEC-Q200 qualification aligns the part with automotive reliability expectations.
• RoHS and lead-free solder compatibility: Conforms to RoHS directives and supports lead-free flow soldering processes for modern assembly lines.
• Compact through-hole footprint: 5 mm lead spacing and a small can size (L: 1.3 × D: 1.0 cm) deliver strong capacitance density in a space-efficient radial form.

Why Choose PLF0E122MDO1?

The PLF0E122MDO1 combines conductive polymer aluminum technology with a radial lead, can-style package to deliver low ESR, high ripple handling and proven thermal endurance. Its AEC-Q200 qualification and RoHS compliance make it suitable for demanding, regulated applications where reliability and solder-process compatibility are required.

This part is well-suited for engineers designing through-hole power assemblies or automotive modules that require stable capacitance, low loss at high frequency, and verified lifecycle performance at elevated temperatures.

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