PLF1D680MCL2

The PLF1D680MCL2 is a radial lead conductive polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for applications that require low ESR and high ripple-current capability. It delivers 68 µF nominal capacitance at a 20 V rating in a compact radial-can package with 5 mm lead spacing.

Engineered for demanding environments, this AEC-Q200 qualified capacitor offers a wide operating range from -55°C to +105°C and a rated load life of 2000 hours at 105°C, making it suitable for robust power conditioning tasks in automotive and industrial electronics.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage: 68 µF nominal capacitance rated at 20 V with ±20% tolerance for predictable bulk energy storage and decoupling performance.
• Low ESR / High Ripple Handling: ESR specified at 40 mΩ (100 kHz) and ripple current ratings of 1.3 A (120 Hz) and 2.6 A (100 kHz) to support high-frequency decoupling and power-conditioning roles.
• Thermal and Endurance Performance: Operating temperature range of -55°C to +105°C and a load-life rating of 2000 hours at 105°C, with defined endurance limits for capacitance, tan δ and ESR after testing.
• Package & Mounting: Radial lead, can-style package with 5 mm lead spacing for easy through-hole mounting and PCB placement.
• Soldering and Environmental Compliance: Compatible with lead-free flow soldering conditions and RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Automotive-Grade Qualification: AEC-Q200 qualified for applications requiring automotive reliability standards.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics: Bulk decoupling and local energy storage on vehicle power rails where AEC-Q200 qualification and high ripple capability are required.
• Power Supply Filtering: Smoothing and ripple attenuation in DC/DC converters and regulator outputs that demand low ESR and high-frequency ripple handling.
• Embedded and Industrial Control: Power-conditioning for controllers and sensor interfaces operating across -55°C to +105°C.

Unique Advantages

• Stable, Low-ESR Performance: 40 mΩ ESR at 100 kHz reduces voltage drop and dissipated heat, improving efficiency in high-frequency power circuits.
• High Ripple Current Capability: Rated ripple currents (1.3 A at 120 Hz; 2.6 A at 100 kHz) allow the capacitor to handle demanding AC loads and switching noise.
• Automotive-Grade Reliability: AEC-Q200 qualification supports deployment in automotive electronics with established endurance testing (2000 h at 105°C).
• Lead-Free Solder Compatibility: Designed to meet lead-free flow soldering conditions for modern assembly processes.
• Compact Radial Package: Radial can format with 5 mm lead spacing eases through-hole mounting and mechanical retention on PCBs.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS directives (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for regulatory compliance in end products.

Why Choose PLF1D680MCL2?

The PLF1D680MCL2 combines conductive polymer aluminum construction with low ESR and high ripple-current capability to deliver reliable power-conditioning performance in compact radial form. Its AEC-Q200 qualification, wide temperature range and defined 2000-hour life at 105°C make it a solid choice for engineers specifying components for automotive and industrial power systems.

Choose this part when you need a through-hole capacitor that balances compact size, high-frequency performance and compliance with lead-free soldering and RoHS requirements.

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