RPA1C221MCN1GS

The RPA1C221MCN1GS is a conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in Nichicon’s RPA series, offered as a surface-mount radial can. It provides 220 µF capacitance at a 16 V rating with a compact φ10 × 7.7 mm package and embossed carrier taping / moisture proof packing for automated assembly.

Designed for general-purpose electronic applications, the part combines low ESR and high ripple-current capability with a wide operating temperature range (−55 °C to 105 °C) and a rated load life of 2000 hours at 105 °C, delivering measurable performance for compact power and SMD designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 220 µF nominal capacitance with a tolerance of −20% to +20% and a rated voltage of 16 V.
• Conductive Polymer Construction — Solid conductive polymer aluminum electrolytic architecture for the RPA series.
• Low Loss / Dissipation — tanδ (DF) of 0.1 measured at 20 °C, 120 Hz, supporting predictable AC performance.
• Low ESR — ESR = 22 mΩ at 20 °C / 100 kHz, specified for the part to manage high-frequency currents effectively.
• High Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current of 345 mA at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 3.45 A at 300 kHz (high frequency).
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 704 µA (measured after 2 minutes at 20 °C under rated voltage conditions).
• Lifetime & Temperature — Load life: 2000 hours at 105 °C; operating temperature range −55 °C to 105 °C.
• Package & Assembly — Surface-mount radial can, size φ10 × 7.7 mm (L: 0.77 × D: 1 cm), supplied in embossed carrier taping with moisture-proof packing; series supports lead-free reflow soldering at 260 °C peak (per datasheet).
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• General Purpose Electronics — Specified for general-purpose use where a 220 µF, 16 V SMD polymer aluminum capacitor is required.
• Surface-mount PCB Assemblies — Designed for automated placement and reflow assembly, supplied in embossed carrier tape with moisture-proof packing.
• High-frequency Ripple Management — Suited for circuits requiring rated ripple handling up to 3.45 A at 300 kHz, as specified for this part.

Unique Advantages

• Verified Low ESR: ESR specified at 22 mΩ (20 °C / 100 kHz), providing clear, measurable electrical loss characteristics for high-frequency design considerations.
• High-Frequency Ripple Performance: Rated ripple currents of 345 mA at 120 Hz and 3.45 A at 300 kHz demonstrate the part’s capability to handle AC stress over a wide frequency range.
• Compact SMD Can: φ10 × 7.7 mm radial SMD package delivers 220 µF capacitance in a small footprint for board-area-constrained designs.
• Temperature and Life Ratings: −55 °C to 105 °C operating range with 2000-hour endurance at 105 °C provides defined reliability parameters for thermal and lifetime planning.
• Manufacturing-Ready Packaging: Embossed carrier taping and moisture-proof packing enable compatibility with automated pick-and-place and reflow processes.
• Standards Compliance: RoHS compliance and series-level support for lead-free reflow (260 °C peak) reduce process and regulatory uncertainty.

Why Choose RPA1C221MCN1GS?

RPA1C221MCN1GS positions itself as a measurement-driven SMD conductive polymer aluminum capacitor for general-purpose electronics, delivering a specific combination of 220 µF capacitance, 16 V rating, low ESR (22 mΩ at 100 kHz), and high rated ripple current (3.45 A at 300 kHz). Its φ10 × 7.7 mm form factor, embossed carrier taping, and moisture-proof packing make it practical for automated surface-mount assembly while providing defined thermal and lifetime performance (−55 °C to 105 °C; 2000 hours at 105 °C).

This part is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams specifying compact polymer aluminum capacitors where verifiable ESR, ripple-current, temperature, and life specifications are required and where RoHS compliance and reflow-capable packaging are part of the supply and manufacturing criteria.

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