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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
Nichicon is widely acknowledged as a global leader in aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
Product Types
The high-reliability UBC series can withstand a load life of 1,000 hours at 150°C, making it ideally suited to the heavy-duty demands of automotive electronics.
Featuring a load life of 1,500 to 2,000 hours at 150°C, the UBH series offers vibration resistance and low temperature equivalent series resistance (ESR).
UCB chip type series offers designers long-life assurance with an exceptional load life of 7,000 hours at 105°C.
UCD series offers significantly low impedance, a characteristic sought out for applications such as output smoothing circuits in power supplies.
Designed for high reliability and low temperature ESR down to -40°C, these capacitors are AEC-Q200 and RoHS directive (2011/65/EU,(EU)2015/863) compliant.
The high-reliability UCJ series offers low temperature ESR and is suitable for operation up to 125°C, with some sizes having ESR specified at -40°C testing.
The UCK series offers high capacitance and low voltage in a compact package, ideal for automotive and telecommunications applications.
The UCL series offers lower impedance than the UCD series with a temperature range of -55°C to 105°C, rated voltages of 6.3 V to 50 V, and capacitances of 10 µF to 2,200 µF.
The UCM series is a low impedance capacitor with higher capacitance and a smaller footprint than UCL and UCD series.
The UCN series offers high capacitance and high reliability in a smaller package, designed for automotive applications.
The low-impedance UCV series offers higher capacitance and a smaller package than UCM series.
The UCW series offers low impedance and an extended rated load life of 7,000 hours at 105°C, ideally suited to power electronics applications.
The UCX series offers the reliability and vibration resistance of the UCZ series with even higher temperature resistance.
The vibration-resistant, high-reliability UCZ series is ideal for automotive applications.
The high-voltage, high-reliability ULH series offers an exceptional load life of 4,000 hours at 125°C, ideal for automotive applications.
The high-voltage ULR series features capacitor models with rated voltages up to 500 V.
The ULT series of high-voltage automotive capacitors offers designers a load life of 2,000 hours at 125 °C.
The ULV series is ideal for automotive applications, with high-voltage offerings and an exceptionally high load life of 10,000 hours at 105°C.
The UUA series offers long life assurance with models offering a load life of 3,000 to 5,000 hours at 105°C and operation from -55°C to 105°C.
The UUB series offers a high temperature range and high-voltage options suitable for applications such as automotive pumps and transmission control units.
The UUD series offers low impedance and an operating temperature range of -55°C to 105°C, suitable for lighting and various power source applications.
The UUE series features vibration-resistant, designed for demanding automotive applications like power steering.
The UUG series offers higher capacitances available in larger case sizes (φ12.5 mm, φ16 mm, φ18 mm) and is designed for surface mounting on high-density PCBs.
The UUJ series offers higher capacitance options in larger case sizes (φ12.5 mm, φ16 mm, φ18 mm), with a wider temperature range than the UUG series.
The UUL series offers a longer life span than the UUA series, ideal for surface mounting in power electronics, lighting, and power source applications.
The UUN series offers bi-polarized chip-type aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a higher capacitance range available in larger case sizes (φ12.5 mm, φ16 mm, φ18 mm).
The UUP series features 6 mm (L) bi-polarized chip capacitors designed for surface mounting on high-density PCBs and automated assembly.
The UUR series comprises high-CV chip capacitors designed for automatic surface mounting on high-density PCBs using carrier tape.
The UUT series capacitors are 6-mm low-profile chip capacitors designed for surface mounting on high-density PCBs in automated assembly using carrier tape.
Our UUX series chip-type capacitors operate over a wide temperature range of -55°C to 105°C (for 6.3 V to 100 V models) or -40 °C to 105 °C (for 160 V to 400 V models).
The UWD series of low-impedance capacitors is designed for surface mounting in automated assembly and supports high-temperature reflow soldering (up to 260 °C for 5 seconds or 230 °C for 60 seconds).
The UWF series of chip-type capacitors offers lower impedance and anti-solvent features with a temperature range of -55°C to 105°C.
The UWG series offers low-impedance capacitors designed for surface mounting on high-density PCBs using automatic mounting machines fed carrier tape.
The UWH series features high-reliability capacitors that are compatible with high-temperature reflow soldering (up to 260 °C for 5 seconds or 230 °C for 60 seconds).
The UWJ series offers low-profile (5.5 mm L) capacitors that can withstand high-temperature reflow soldering (up to 260 °C for 5 seconds or 230 °C for 60 seconds).
The UWP series features low-profile (5.5 mm L) bi-polarized chip capacitors suitable for audio equipment, power supply circuits, and industrial machinery.
The UWR series features 5.5 mm, low-profile chip-type capacitors that offer a load life of 2,000 hours at 85°C.
The chip-type UWT series features AEC-Q200-qualified and RoHS-compliant capacitors that operate over a wide temperature range of to -55°C to 105°C.
The UWX series features 5.5 mm (L) chip capacitors with anti-solvent features designed for surface mounting on high-density PCBs and automated assembly using carrier tape.
The UWZ series is designed for a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to 105°C and compatibility with high-temperature reflow soldering processes (up to 260°C for 5 seconds).
The long-life UYA series offers an extended load life of 5,000 hours at 125°C and is available in carrier tape for automated surface mounting.
Low-profile chip capacitors in the UZG series have a maximum height of just 3.95 mm, suitable for applications in secondary power sources.
The 3.95-mm (Lmax) UZR series offers RoHS and AEC-Q200 compliance with anti-solvent properties and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
UZS series is a 4.5-mm-high capacitor designed for surface mounting on high-density PCBs and automated assembly using carrier tape.
The UZT series is a low-profile (4.5 mm height) capacitor offering a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 105°C.
The PCA series features highly reliable capacitors with high ripple current, low ESR and a long life of 4,000 hours at 125°C.
The PCF series offers low ESR, high ripple current and features a load life of 2,000 hours at 105°C, rated voltages from 2.5 V to 25 V, and capacitances from 6.8 µF to 1,500 µF
The PCG series chip capacitors feature higher capacitance than the PCF series, while maintaining low ESR and high ripple current ratings.
The highly reliable PCH series offers low ESR, high ripple current, and a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to 135°C, with a long life of 4,000 hours at 135 °C.
The PCJ series offers low ESR, high capacitance, and high ripple current with operating temperature range from -55°C to 10 °C and a load life of 2,000 hours at 105°C.
The PCK series features ultra-low ESR, high capacitance, and high ripple current operating on temperature from -55°C to 105°C and a load life of 2,000 hours at 105°C.
The PCL series features high capacitance and an impressive lifespan of 20,000 hours at 105°C.
The high-reliability PCM series offers low ESR and high ripple current combined with high capacitance, an operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, and a lifespan of 8,000 hours.
The highly reliable PCR series features low ESR, high ripple current, and a long operational life available in high capacitance and high voltage options.
The PCS series offers a long life assurance with a rated load life of 5,000 hours at 105°C.
The long-life PCV series offers high permissible ripple current and low ESR with high-voltage options (up to 125 V).
Ideal for use in the automotive and telecommunications sectors, the PCW series offers guaranteed ripple current capacity at high temperatures.
The PCX series delivers high permissible ripple current, low ESR, and long life, with improved high-temperature resistance compared to the PCV series.
The PCY series is designed for next-generation communication systems requiring high heat and moisture resistance and long operational life.
The high-reliability PCZ series offers low ESR and high ripple current with an improvement in high temperature resistance over the PCH series.
The PLE series features radial-lead-type conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors with ultra-low ESR and high ripple current capabilities.
The PLF series of standard radial-lead-type conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors offers low ESR, high ripple current, and a high load life of 2,000 hours at 105°C.
Radial-lead-type PLG series capacitors are well suited for automotive applications with their high capacitance, low ESR, and high ripple current capabilities.
The PLS series offers ultra-low ESR and high ripple current capability with a long load life of 5,000 hours at 105°C and operates from -55°C to 105°C.
The PLV series is characterized by a long operational life of 3,000 hours at 105°C and high voltage capability of up to 100 V.
The PLX series offers high reliability and high rated voltages, with low ESR, high ripple current, and a long life of 3,000 hours at 125°C.
High-performance SMD polymer capacitors with a 5,000-hour life at 125°C featuring high ripple current and low ESR.
The RDE series is a surface-mount conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor (FPCAP) featuring low ESR and high ripple current.
The RDS series features surface mountable, chip-type FPCAPs designed for high-reliability applications, such as telecommunications and industrial equipment.
RE5 series capacitors are low-profile (8 mm) radial-lead-type FPCAPs with ultra-low ESR and high ripple current specification, ideal for lighting and secondary power supplies.
The RF8 series of FPCAPs features low ESR/ESL and high-ripple-current in a compact package (φ5 mm, 8 mm height).
RFA series chip-type FPCAPs are designed for high-frequency applications, offering high capacitance in φ4 mm and φ5 mm sizes.
RFS series surface-mountable FPCAPs offer low ESR and high ripple current for high-frequency applications.
RHA series capacitors are surface-mountable FPCAPs designed for high-frequency applications, with low ESR (lower than the RHS series) and high ripple current capability.
RHS series capacitors are surface-mountable FPCAPs designed for high-frequency applications, with low ESR and high ripple current capability.
The high-temperature RHT series offers an operating temperature range of -55 °C to 125 ° and is suitable for lighting and secondary power supply applications.
The RKS series of surface-mountable FPCAPs offer high capacitance and ripple current capability for high-frequency applications.
The RL8 series of low-profile (φ8 mm, 8 mm height) radial-lead-type FPCAPs offer ultra-low ESR and high ripple current specifications.
The RNE series of radial-lead-type FPCAPs features high capacitance (100 µF to 1,500 µF) with low ESR, high ripple current, and a load life of 2,000/5,000 hours at 105°C.
RNL series capacitors are large-sized, radial-lead-type FPCAPs that offer high capacitance, low ESR, and high ripple current capability.
The RNS series of standard lead-type FPCAPs offers low ESR and high ripple current capability.
RNU series FPCAPs are radial-lead-type aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors offering low ESR and high ripple current and higher capacitance than RNS series FPCAPs.
RPA series capacitors are standard chip-type FPCAPs in φ6.3 mm, φ8 mm, and φ10 mm sizes, offering low ESR and high ripple current suitable for high-frequency applications.
RPS series capacitors are standard chip-type FPCAPs in φ6.3 mm, φ8 mm, and φ10 mm sizes feature low ESR, high ripple current capability, and a load life of 2,000 to 5,000 hours at 105°C.
The RR5 series of radial-lead-type FPCAPs features an ultra-low ESR of 5 mΩ with high ripple current, ideal for lighting and secondary power supply applications.
Ideally suited to lighting applications and the secondary side of SMPS, RR7 series radial-lead-type FPCAPs offer a very low ESR of 7 mΩ, with high ripple current capability.
RS6 series capacitors are miniature, radial lead-type FPCAPs offering high capacitance, low ESR, and high ripple current.
The RS8 series of low-profile (φ6.3 mm, 8 mm height), radial-lead-type FPCAPs feature low ESR/ESL and high ripple current, suitable for lighting and secondary-side power supply applications.
The surface-mountable RSA series FPCAPs offers low ESR and high ripple current for high-frequency applications.
SMD-type RSB series FPCAPs with low ESR and high ripple current are ideal for high-frequency applications.
The compact, low-profile (φ6.3 mm, 4.2 mm height) RSL series features low ESR, high capacitance, and high ripple current capability.
Featuring high voltage options, the RSS series is SMDs designed for high-frequency applications, delivering low ESR, high capacitance, high ripple current, and a load life of 2,000 hours at 105°C.
The GWC series is designed with high ripple current, low ESR, and high heat resistance to address the needs of the automotive and communications industries.
Ideal for automotive use, the high-reliability GXC series offers low ESR, high heat resistance, and high ripple current, with a life expectancy of 4,000 hours at 135°C.
The GYA series features high reliability, low ESR, and high ripple current suitable for automotive applications, including ECUs, pump controls, telematics, and LED headlights.
GYB series provides high reliability, low ESR, and high ripple current with an extended life span of 10,000 hours at 105°C.
The GYC series offers high reliability, low ESR, high ripple current, with a long life at high temperatures (2,000 to 4,000 hours at 135°C) making it ideal for automotive powertrain systems.
Ideal for high-temperature automotive environments, the GYD series offers high reliability, low ESR, and high ripple current with the ability to withstand temperatures up to 150°C for 1,000 hours.
The GYE series features low ESR and high ripple current with high capacitance and long lifespans suitable for a wide range of automotive applications.
The GYF series offers the high reliability, low ESR, and high ripple current of the GYE series with even higher capacitance in a smaller package.
The high-reliability, low-ESR GYG series offers improved capacitance over the GYF and GYA series.
The LAK series is designed to permit abnormal high voltage, suitable for equipment in voltage-fluctuating areas.
The LAQ series offers smaller case sizes and higher ripple current than the LAK series, with the same enhanced safety features for abnormally excessive voltage.
The LAR series is designed to withstand overvoltage with lower chances of a short, recommended for primary power sources and lighting applications.
The LAS series features smaller case sizes and higher ripple current than the LAQ series with improved safety for abnormally excessive voltage.
The LGA series offers high capacitance and ripple current designed to meet the requirements of on-board EV and PHEV chargers.
The LGC series consists of capacitors with a 105°C long life assurance and an ultra-small size making them ideal for equipment downsizing.
LGG series capacitors are ultra-small, recommended for power supplies and lighting applications and suitable for downsizing equipment.
Recommended for primary power supplies and lighting applications, the LGJ series features low-profile components that can withstand 3,000 hours of ripple current at 105°C.
The LGL series offers case sizes a step smaller than the LGG series, making them suitable for equipment downsizing.
One step smaller than the LGL series, the LGM series are ultra-small capacitors suited for equipment downsizing in applications such as electric rail equipment, and power electronics applications.
The LGN series capacitors can withstand 3,000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C, operating over a temperature range of -40°C to 105°C (160 V to 250 V) or -25°C to 105°C (350 V to 600 V).
The LGR series offers capacitors with a long life assurance of 10,000 hours withstanding ripple current at 105°C, designed for infrastructure applications like UPS and telecom base stations.
The LGU series features standard snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitors available in a wide range of rated voltages and capacitances.
LGW series is designed for high ripple current applications, including transformers, smart grids, servo systems, electric rail equipment, and lighting.
The LGX series offers capacitors with a long life assurance of 5,000 hours at 105°C, suitable for rectifier circuits in inverters and switching power supplies.
The LGY series is designed for long life assurance, withstanding 5,000 hours of ripple current at 105°C, designed for industrial power supplies requiring high reliability.
The LGZ series is an extension of the LGR series with enhancement in lifespan, withstanding 20,000 hours of ripple current at 105°C.
The LHT series offers a wide temperature range of -40°C to 125°C, contributing high-temperature support in equipment.
The LHX series is a long-lifespan extension of the LHT series, offering the same high-temperature support and greater reliability, featuring a lifespan of 5,000 hours at 125°C.
Designed for high-quality audio equipment, the LKG series delivers high-fidelity sound offered in three levels, the highest of which uses gold-plated terminals to enhance sound quality.
The LKS series offers higher tone quality and a smaller size than the LKX series, operating from -40°C to +85°C with a lifespan of 1,000 hours at 85°C.
The LKX series is the base offering of large-can aluminum electrolytic capacitors for audio equipment, designed for cost-effective high-quality sound.
The LLG series is designed with a smaller case size than the LLS series, making its models suitable for equipment downsizing.
The LLS series offers high capacitance with snap-in terminals, rated for 3,000 hours of ripple current at 85 °C and operates from -40°C to 85°C (16 V to 250 V) or -25°C to 85°C (350 V to 450 V).
The LNC series features a screw-terminal suited for power and industrial applications, with a smaller size and higher ripple current than the LNX and LNK series.
LNK series screw-terminal large-can capacitors are suitable for infrastructure applications like UPS and telecom base stations, as well as other power electronics.
The LNR series offers high capacitance and ripple current capacity, featuring a 5,000-hour load life with rated ripple currents at 85°C and comes in extended sizes up to φ100 mm × 250 mm L.
Ideal for power electronics applications, the LNT series offers a load life of 5,000 hours (or 2,000 hours for 10 V to 250 V and 500 V) with ripple current rating at 105°C.
The LNU series features higher voltage and smaller sizes than the LNT series, with rated voltages from 400 V to 525 V and a capacitance range of 680 µF to 18,000 µF.
Suitable for inverter circuitry of industrial power supplies, the LNX series offers high ripple current, extra-high voltage capabilities, and a long lifespan of 20,000 hours at 85°C.
The LNY series features higher voltage options compared to the LNR series, and is designed for power electronics applications that demand downsizing.
The LQR series offers a high-speed charge-discharge capability and high ripple current capacity, operating over -25°C to 85°C with rated voltages from 350 V to 450 V.
The LQS series features a high-speed charge-discharge capability and is suitable for power electronics applications such as AC servomotors and voltage doubler rectifier circuits.
The UAQ series is designed for power supply and lighting applications, offering high ripple current capability and improved safety against abnormally excessive voltage.
The UAS series is designed for power supply and lighting applications, offering high ripple current capability and improved safety against abnormally excessive voltage in a smaller package than the UAQ series.
Designed with the needs of communication base stations in mind, UBR series is long lasting, heat resistant, and rated for high voltage (450V).
The UBT series offers a load life of 2,000 hours to 10,000 hours at 125°C and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C (10 V to 250 V) or -25°C to 125°C (350 V to 450 V).
The high-temperature UBW series is designed for power and automotive electronics, including ECUs.
The UBX series features resistance to very high temperatures (150°C), ideal for automotive applications with rated voltages from 16 V to 400 V and rated capacitances from 6.8 µF to 3,300 µF.
Featuring high ripple current and capacitance at high temperatures, the UBY series is ideal for automotive applications, operating from -40°C to 135°C.
The UCA series offers a high ripple current and a long lifespan – 12,000 hours at 105°C (10,000 hours for φ10 mm models).
The UCP series offers a high ripple current and a load life of 10,000 hours at 105°C, operating in temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.
Chip-type UCQ series is designed for audio equipment with elevated temperature needs, operating in a temperature range of -55 °C to +105 °C with rated voltage range of 10 V to 35 V.
The UCS series features a high ripple current and a long lifespan of 8,000 to 10,000 hours at 105°C.
Ideal for power supply and lighting applications, the UCY series offers a long lifespan of 10,000 to 12,000 hours at 105°C in a smaller package than the UCS series.
The UDB series features bipolarized miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors specifically designed for crossover networks in Hi-Fi sound systems.
The UEP series is bipolarized and features a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +105°C with a rated voltage range of 6.3 V to 100 V.
Part of the Nichicon MUSE acoustic series, the bipolarized UES series of miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors is ideal for audio signal circuits.
The UFG "Fine Gold" MUSE acoustic series capacitors are designed for high-grade audio equipment, enabling rich bass and a clear high end.
The UFW series is Nichicon’s standard miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitor for audio equipment.
The UHD series is designed for high ripple current and low impedance at high frequencies operating at a temperature range of -40˚C to +105˚C with a lifespan of 2,000 hours to 5,000 hours at 105˚C.
The UHE series features low impedance and high reliability, suited for secondary power sources in power supply and lighting applications.
The UHV series offers the high ripple current and low impedance of the UHD series in smaller case sizes.
UHW series features low impedance and high reliability, offering a longer life than the UHV series (6,000 hours to 12,000 hours at 105°C).
Designed specifically for high audio quality over a wide temperature range of -55°C to +105°C, the UKA series is well suited for use in power supply and lighting and automotive audio applications.
The UKL series offers low leakage current and operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, with specific models available from -40 °C to 105 °C on request.
The UKT series is designed for audio equipment requiring reliable performance across varying temperatures.
The UKW series utilizes a new electrolyte for audio equipment to achieve a harmonious balance in sound quality, operating in a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
The UKZ series is a premium-grade Nichicon MUSE acoustic series miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitor for high-end audio applications.
The ULD series features a very long life assurance, well suited for primary power sources in power supply and LED lighting applications.
The UPA series of long-life, high-ripple-current miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors offers lower impedance than Nichicon’s UPW series.
The UPH series is ideal for primary power sources in SMPS and ballasts for lighting applications, featuring high voltage and ripple current within a small form factor.
Ideal for switching power supplies, the UPJ series features low impedance and high reliability, delivering a load life of 5,000 hours at 105°C (3,000 hours for smaller case sizes).
The UPM series comprises miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors with low impedance and high reliability, with a 5,000-hour load life at 105°C (3,000 hours for smaller sizes).
The UPS series is designed for SMPS, featuring low impedance and a wide temperature range from -55°C to 105°C with a rated voltages of 6.3 V to 100 V and capacitances from 22 µF to 15,000 µF.
The UPT series features high ripple current and long life, suitable for ballast applications and is operating in a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.
The UPV series features miniature-sized, low-impedance, and highly reliable aluminum electrolytic capacitors capable of 5,000 hours load life at 105°C.
Designed for switching power supplies, the UPW series delivers low impedance and high reliability in a smaller package than the UPM series.
The UPZ series is designed for primary power sources and ballast applications, featuring high voltage and ripple current in smaller case sizes than the UPT series.
Suitable for space-contrained applications, URS series capacitors are designed with a compact and low-profile case size.
The URZ series features compact, low-profile miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a wide operating temperature range from -55°C to 105°C.
The UTF series utilizes a high-capacity electrode foil and low-resistance electrolyte to achieve significantly higher ripple current than the UTH series.
The UTH series miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors are high voltage and high ripple current capacitors with a 5,000-hour load life at 105°C.
The UUQ chip-type acoustic series offers a wide temperature range of -40°C to +105°C, rated voltages of 6.3V to 50V and rated capacitances from 1 µF to 1,000 µF.
The UVC series is designed for power supply and lighting applications, and is well suited to adapter circuits due to its ultra-miniature sizing.
The UVK series which is a step smaller than the UVR series, delivers 6.3 V to 450 V and 22 µF to 22,000 µF ratings with a temperature range of -40˚C to 85˚C (6.3 V to 400 V) or -25˚C to 85˚C (450 V).
The bipolarized UVP series is designed for entertainment electronics where voltage polarity can change.
The UVR series is a line for entertainment electronics, offering a rated voltage range of 6.3 V to 450 V and a rated capacitance range of 1 µF to 22,000 µF.
The UVY series features a wide temperature range with a smaller case size than the UVZ series, and is available from 6.3 V to 450 V and from 2.2 µF to 22,000 µF.
The UVZ series offers a wide temperature range: from -55°C to +105°C (6.3 V to 100 V), -40°C to +105°C (160 V to 400 V), or -25°C to +105°C (450 V).
The UXY series combines the high temperature range of the UBY series with 40G vibration resistance for additional durability, ideal for automotive electronics applications.