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receipt and production,
price quote
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new model
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HEAD OFFICE
Karasumadori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0845 Japan
TEL.81-75-231-8461 FAX.81-75-256-4158
TOKYO SALES OFFICE
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460-0003 Japan
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TEL.81-75-241-5370 FAX.81-75-231-8467
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TEL.1-847-843-7500 FAX.1-847-843-2798
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1110 Vienna, Austria
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• U.K.OFFICE
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Surrey GU15 3YL, United Kingdom
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Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
TEL.852-2363-4331 FAX.852-2764-1867
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20 Jalan Afifi, #06-08, Certis CISCO Centre II,
Singapore 409179
TEL.65-6481-5641 FAX.65-6481-6485
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16F-12, No.6, Sec.4, Hsin-Yi Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
TEL.886-2-2708-0200 FAX.886-2-2708-0959
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Empire Tower 15th Floor, Unit 1506, Tower 3,
195 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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Room 1206, Aetna Tower, 107 Zunyi Road, Shanghai, China 200051
TEL.86-21-6237-5538 FAX.86-21-6237-5537
• DALIAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
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China 116011
TEL.86-411-3989-3322 FAX.86-411-3989-3168
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Room A, 16/F, KK100
No. 5016, Shen Nan Road East, Luo Hu District, Shenzhen, China
518001
TEL.86-755-2294-1800 FAX.86-755-8294-5716
• CHONGQING BRANCH
Room 2812, 28/F, International Trade Center (Part A), No.38, Qing
Nian Road,
Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China 400010
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• CHENGDU BRANCH
Room 1408, 14/F, Hailrun Complex (Part A), No.216, Xi Dong Da
Street, Jinjiang District,
Chengdu, Sichuan, China 610021
TEL.86-28-6212-9507 FAX.86-28-6212-9513
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Level 9, Raheja Towers, 26-27 MG Road, Bangalore 560001,
Karnataka, India
TEL.91-80-6792-0744 FAX.91-80-6792-0900
NICHICON (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
No.4 Jalan P/10, Kawasan Perusahaan Bangi,
43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
TEL.60-3-8925-0678 FAX.60-3-8925-0858
NICHICON ELECTRONICS (WUXI) CO., LTD.
Block 51-B, Wuxi National High & New Technology Industrial
Development Zone, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China 214028
TEL.86-510-8521-8222 FAX.86-510-8522-1170
FPCAP ELECTRONICS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
112 Sutong Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, China 215021
TEL.86-512-6761-2423 FAX.86-512-6761-7076
NICHICON ELECTRONICS (SUQIAN) CO., LTD.
No.18, Yangmingshan Avenue, Suzhou Suqian Industrial Park, Suqian,
China 223800
TEL.86-527-8286-8855 FAX.86-527-8286-8966
Automotive Application
Recommended Series for Automotive Applications
Series of Automotive Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
ECUs
UBT
High reliability
UBC
Vibration resistance,
high temperature
(150°C)
UBX
Ultra-high
temperature
(150°C)
UBW
High reliability
(135°C)
UCX
Vibration resistance,
high temperature
(135°C)
UCZ Chip type,
high reliability low
temperature ESR
specification
TBE Axial lead type of
high temperature(125°C)
Power Sliding Doors (PSDs)
Power Back Doors (PBDs)
Blower Motors
Automotive Electric Pumps
(EWPs and EOPs)
UCM
Low impedance
UCL
Low impedance
Power Steering
EPS
PCR
Conductive polymer
with high
capacitance and
long life
PCX
Conductive polymers
that have high
reliability and
high voltage
125°C
UBT
High reliability
UUE
vibration resistance
(125°C)
UPW
Miniature sized,
low impedance
UUD Chip type,
Low impedance
UST 7mmL,
wide temperature range
ZPC
For overcurrent
protection
UCZ Chip type, high
reliability, low temperature
ESR specification
PCX High reliability
conductive polymer products
with high voltage
PCV
Conductive polymer products
with high voltage and long life
PCR
Conductive polymer products
with high capacitance
and long life
ECUs, DC–DC Converter/Inverter Controls
Inverters for EV Motors
Heaters
High reliability
products for ZPDs
and ZPS EVs/PHVs
PLV
Conductive polymer products
with high voltage and long life
Longer life
Longer life
Lower impedance
Low ESR specification
ULH
ULV
UCD
UPW
Lower impedance
Lower impedance
CHIP TYPE
CHIP TYPE
CHIP TYPE
CHIP TYPE
PLX
Conductive polymers that have
high reliability and high voltage
UCL
UPA
LEAD TYPE
UCM
UCZ
Higher temperature
UCX
CHIP TYPE
Higher temperature
UBW
LEAD TYPE
Lead type
Higher
capacitance
PLS
Higher voltage
Longer life
Higher
capacitance
Longer life
PCG
PCF
Higher voltage
Longer life
Longer life
PCV
Higher capacitance
Lower ESR
PCX
PCR
Higher
temperature
Higher
capacitance
Longer life
PLG
PLF
PLV
Lower ESR
PLE
New products for automotive applications
PLX
Higher
temperature
New products for
automotive applications
Lower ESR
PCK
UUX Larger case sizes
with high voltage
ULR High voltage
ISO/TS16949 Certification Numbers
DC–DC converter
Integrated charger DC–DC converter
Date
JQA-AU0031
April 2004
The design, development and
manufacture of aluminum
electrolytic capacitors
JQA-AU0031-2
February 2013
The design, development and
manufacture of conductive
polymer aluminum solid
electrolytic capacitors (Site II)
NICHICON (IWATE) CORPORATION
JQA-AU0037
May 2004
The design, development and
manufacture of aluminum
electrolytic capacitors
NICHICON (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
AR3641
May 2005
The design and manufacture of
aluminum electrolytic capacitors
SIRIM
No.161012148
October 2012
The design, development and
manufacture of aluminum
electrolytic capacitors
DEKRA
NICHICON ELECTRONICS
(WUXI)CO., LTD
Scope of Registration
Auditing
Organization
Certification number
Smoothing
capacitor
Noise filter
capacitor
Nichicon Automotive Application Catalog
135°C
High-temperature environments
(for engine areas)
Series of Automotive Conductive Polymer Aluminum
Solid Electrolytic Capacitors
NICHICON (OHNO) CORPORATION
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LEAD TYPE
Low ESR specification
LEAD TYPE
HV, PHV and EV Products
Snubber capacitor
UBX
CHIP TYPE
UBT
CHIP TYPE
Capacitor module equivalence circuit
Discharge
functional part
CHIP TYPE
UCJ
CHIP TYPE
Factory Name
Filter capacitor
UBC
CHIP TYPE
Higher capacitance
Lead type
PCJ
EV/HV Batteries/
Battery Unit Controls/
Monitoring
ULV High voltage
LEAD TYPE
PCS
Wipers
150°C
Ultrahigh-temperature environments
(for engine areas)
UUE
CHIP TYPE
Chip type
UVP Standard,
bi-polarized
UBT
UUB Chip type,
High reliability
high reliability
UUB
UCD
Low impedance
USP 7mmL,
bi-polarized
HLB Primary and Secondary Lights, HID Lights
ULT High voltage, ballast response
UUX
Higher
temperature
Chip type
(Vibration Resistance)
UKA 105°C high grade
JUK Electrical double
layer, low resistance
ULR
CHIP TYPE
CHIP TYPE
Audio
UCD
Low impedance
JUM Electrical double
layer, high voltage
ULT
Chip type
Door Locks
Door Mirrors
125°C
Vibration resistant
UCD
Low impedance
PCR
Conductive polymer with high capacitance and long life
Navigation, Drive Recorders,
e-Latches
105°C
105°C
CHIP TYPE
Instruments, Lighting,
Power Seats, Meters
UCM
Low impedance
UCL
Low impedance
High voltage
Airbag
Controls
JQA
JQA
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Electronic Control Solutions
Engine ECU Pattern Diagram
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors with Optimal Lead Shapes for Engine Areas (High-Temperature Environments)
CPU
0
500
1000
Elapsed time
UCZ
1500
2000
Series
C±0.2
Plastic
platform
Rated voltage
Lot No.
Trade mark
Positive
φ6.3×5.8L to φ10×10L
Endurance
3,000 hours at 125°C (φ6.3×7.7L: 2,000 hours)
(φ6.3×5.8L: 1,000 hours) Guaranteed post-durability-test ESR
(–40°C 100kHz) Note: Excluding φ6.3×5.8L
10 to 100V
Rated voltage
47 to 470μF
Capacitance
Category temperature –40 to +125°C
UBC
Engine-control ECUs, DC–DC converters,
inverters, headlight ballast secondary,
automotive water pumps, automotive oil pumps
Applications
Positive
Negative
Lot No.
Rated capacitance
L±1.0
Negative
Negative
Rated capacitance
L±1.0
Series
Product size
Initial
Pressure relief vent
24Ω
–
φ6.3×7.7L
5Ω
40Ω
φ8×10L
3Ω
4.5Ω
φ10×10L
2Ω
3.5Ω
UUE
Applications
Engine-control ECUs, DC–DC converters,
inverters, headlight ballast secondary,
automotive water pumps, automotive oil pumps
ESR specification
(–40°C x 100kHz)
After 1,000-hour
Initial
durability test
Engine control, automotive water
pumps, automotive oil pumps
φ8×10L to φ18×21.5L
Endurance
1,000 hours at 150°C
Rated voltage
10 to 50V
Capacitance
33 to 3,300μF
Category temperature -55 (–40) to +150°C
Product
size
Vibration Resistance
TBE
SMD type guaranteed for 2,000 to 5,000
hours at 125°C
Ideal for automotive electrical components
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
Applications
Product
size
Applications
Product size
After 2,000-hour durability test
φ6.3×5.8L
φ6.3×10L to φ18×21.5L
Aid electrode
Vibration resistance, high temperature
Durability
135°C-guaranteed low-temperature ESR specification
Compatible with products with vibration-resistant structures
Low-temperature ESR/post-durability-test
low-temperature products meeting ESR specifications
135°C
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Negative
H
H
Highly dependable reliability withstanding load life of 1,000 hours at +150°C
Suited for automobile electronics where heavy duty services are indispensable
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
ESR specification (–40°C x 100kHz)
Positive
C±0.2
0.3 MAX.
Note: φ6.3×10L : vibration resistant type only
Product size
Product size
Adjust height of resin seating
plate collar, control vibration of
capacitor itself
Improved adhesion of auxiliary
electrode to resin seating plate
High reliability, low ESR specification
Compliant with products having vibration-resistant
Low-temperature ESR/post-durability-test
low-temperature products meeting ESR specifications
125°C
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
UCX
Positive
Plastic platform
0.3MAX.
Rated voltage (V : 35V)
•Addition of φ6.3×10L (new size)
Use of a thicker sealing cuff to control degradation over time
•Optimized element configuration
Expands facing area and optimizes sealing cuff
(φ12.5 to φ18) [vibration resistant]
(φ6.3) [vibration resistant ]
Anti-Vibration Points
Optimization of Product Configuration
0.5MAX.
1
Point 3
Smaller, high reliability : Surface mounting technology, anti-vibration capabilities: 30G (10 to 2,000Hz)
A±0.2
•Ensures stable performance in high-temperature environments
10
Improved Anti-Vibration Surface-Mounted Products Optimized for Engine Areas (High-Temperature Environments, Vibrations)
E
Use of Low-Transpiration Solvent (Optimized Solvent Composition)
A±0.2
Point 2
B±0.2
•Employs low-ESR-function electrolysis paper
•Increases electrode foil capacitance area through the use of electrolysis paper
Engine controls
10 to 400V
1 to 4,700μF
1,000 to 2,000 hours at 150°C
φ10×12.5L to φ18×40L
φD±0.5
100
Use of a Thin, Low-ESR-Function Separator
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Endurance
Product size
90 µF
CX 50V
H1015
Point 1
— CJ series -40°C ø6.3X8.7L (Reference value)
— CZ series -40°C ø6.3X7.7L
— CX series -40°C ø6.3X10L (125°C correction)
10 to 100V
1 to 4,700μF
1,000 to 3,000 hours at 135°C
φ8×11.5L to φ16×31.5L
nichicon
1000
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Endurance
Product size
Applications
Ultra-high temperature
Engine controls
A±0.2A±0.2
ESR Time Degradation Ratio (125°C Durability Test)
Applications
High temperature
Laminated case series
Products suited for ultra-high temperatures (150°C)
Suited for automobile electronics where
heavy duty services are indispensable
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
0.5MAX.
High temperature
φD±0.5
Communication
circuit
A/D
conversion
A2
47V
CX
Input signal
processing
circuit
Ultra-high temperature suited for
automotive electronics
Products with high-temperature stability,
guaranteed for 1,000 to 3,000 hours at 135°C
Suited for automobile electronics where
heavy duty services are indispensable
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Vibration resistance
Output signal
processing
circuit
Input signal
processing
circuit
UBX
High temperature, High reliability
(135°C)
E
Voltage conversion
UBW
B±0.2
Low temperature ESR
Battery
ESR specification
(–40°C x 100kHz)
After 1,000-hour
Initial
durability test
Endurance
2,000 hours at 135°C
Guaranteed post-durability-test ESR (–40°C 100kHz)
Rated voltage
10 to 50V
φ6.3×10L
4Ω
15Ω
φ12.5×13.5L
1Ω
5Ω
Capacitance
47 to 3300μF
φ8×10L
3Ω
12Ω
φ16×16.5L
0.5Ω
2.5Ω
Category temperature –40 to +135°C
φ10×10L
2Ω
10Ω
φ18×21.5L 0.28Ω
1.4Ω
Power steering, automotive water pumps, automotive oil pumps
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
φ8×10L to φ18×21.5L
5,000 hours at 125°C (φ8, φ10: 2,000 hours)
10 to 50V
33 to 4,700μF
-55 to +125°C (φ12.5 to 20), -40 to +125°C (φ8,φ10)
High temperature range(02 type)
High reliability withstanding load life of
2,000 hours at 125°C
Optimal for automotive electrical components
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
Applications
Engine–control ECUs
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
φ6.3×16L to φ16×31.5L
2,000 hours at 125°C
10 to 50V
0.47 to 470μF
-40 to +125°C (φ8, φ10)
Note: UUE also applies to control solution specifications.
Mounting
Examples
Engine ECUs, hybrid vehicle ECUs, “idling stop,” automotive water pumps, electric oil pumps
Note: For detailed specifications, please refer to Nichicon’s general catalog of electronics.
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Control Solutions
Headlight Ballast Pattern Diagram
Battery
Protection
circuit
DC–DC
converter
circuit
Suited for high
temperature
Inverter circuit
DC–DC Converter Circuit Diagram
Large-surface
mounting
Lamp
Starter
Suited for high
voltage
CPU
Automotive Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors
Chip type, standard
Lead type, standard
PCF
PLF
φ4×5.5L to φ10×12.7L
2.5 to 25V, 3.3 to 1500µF
Suited for high voltage
Higher voltage (125V)
PCV
Automotive Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
UUX
SMD type, larger size
SMD type, larger size
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Applications
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
[High voltage] Batteries in EVs and HVs/battery unit control/monitoring
[Low voltage] Electrical systems, measurement systems
φ8×6.2L to φ10×10L
2,000 hours at 105°C (160 to 400V: 3,000 hours)
6.3 to 400V
1 to 1,000μF
Category temperature -55 to +105°C (6.3 to 100V),
-40 to +105°C (160 to 400V)
UBT
High reliability (125°C)
Stable high-temperature products guaranteed for 2,000 to 10,000 hours at 125°C
Suited for automobile electronics where heavy duty services are indispensable
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Applications
Product size
Endurance
Automotive compressors, HID lights, power steering, EPSs, ECUs
φ8×11.5L to φ18×35.5L
2,000 to 10,000 hours at 125°C (50V or less, φ8: 3,000 hours,
φ10: 5,000 hours, φ12.5 above: 10,000 hours),
(63 to 100V, φ8: 2,000 hours, φ10: 3,000 hours,
φ12.5: 5,000 hours), (160V or more: 2,000 hours)
10 to 450V
Rated voltage
Capacitance
1 to 4,700μF
Category temperature -40 to +125°C (10 to 250V), -25 to +125°C (350 to 450V)
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Higher
φ6.3×6L to φ10×12.7L
temperature 16 to 125V, 5.6 to 680µF
Higher 125°C, high temperature
capacitance
PCR
UUB
High reliability
PCV
[High voltage] HLB primary
[Low voltage] Engine control, automotive electric water
pumps (EWPs), electric oil pumps (EOP)
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
φ8×6.2L to φ10×10L
2,000 hours at 125°C (φ8×6.2L: 1,000 hours)
10 to 400V
1 to 330μF
-40 to +125°C
UKA
Applications
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
φ5×11L to φ18×40L
2,000 hours at 105°C
6.3 to 50V
22 to 22,000μF
-40 to +105°C
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
Higher
temperature
125°C, high temperature
φ8×9L to φ10×13L
16 to 100V, 6.8 to 470µF
Applications
ECUs, DC–DC converters,
lights
High voltage, long life
φ8×9L to φ10×13L
3,000 hours at 105°C
16 to 100V
6.8 to 470μF
-55 to +105°C
PCR
PLX
φ8×9L to φ10×13L
16 to 50V, 22 to 390µF
PCX
Applications
ECUs, DC–DC converters
High reliability
High reliability, low ESR, high ripple current
Long life of 1,500 to 3,000 hours at 125°C
SMD type : Lead free reflow soldering
condition at 260°C peak correspondence
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Product size
φ6.3×6L to φ10×12.7L
Endurance
3,000 hours at 125°C
(φ6.3: 1,500 hours)
16 to 50V
Rated voltage
Capacitance
5.6 to 390μF
Category temperature -55 to +125°C
PLX
High voltage (to 100V), low ESR, high
ripple current
Long life of 3,000 hours at 105°C
Radial lead type : Lead free flow soldering
condition correspondence
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Wide temperature range, for audio equipment
High-grade type
For automotive audio
High voltage, long life
φ6.3×6L to φ10×12.7L
3,000 hours at 105°C
16 to 125V
5.6 to 680μF
-55 to +105°C
PLV
105°C high quality capacitors for audio equipment
Selected materials to create superior acoustic sound
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Higher voltage
PLV
φ6.3×6L to φ10×12.7L
16 to 50V, 5.6 to 390µF
High voltage (to 125V), low ESR, high
ripple current
Long life of 3,000 hours at 105°C
SMD type : Lead free reflow soldering
condition at 260°C peak correspondence
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
Suited for high voltage
(100V)
PCX
φ5×6L to φ10×12.7L
6.3 to 100V, 5.6 to 2700µF
125°C
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Applications
φ6.3×9L to φ10×13L
2.5 to 25V, 6.8 to 1500µF
DC–DC
converters,
lights, electric water pumps
(EWPs), electric oil pumps
(EOPs), inverters for EV
motors, ECUs
Applications
High reliability
High reliability low ESR, high ripple current
Long life of 3,000 hours at 125°C
Radial lead type : Lead free flow soldering
condition correspondence
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
φ8×9L to φ10×13L
3,000 hours at 125°C
16 to 50V
22 to 390μF
-55 to +125°C
Applications
ECUs, DC–DC converters,
motor inverters
High reliability
High reliability with high voltage (to 100V), low ESR, high allowable ripple current
Long life of 4,000 hours at 125°C
SMD type: Lead free reflow soldering condition at 260°C peak correspondence
ESR after endurance at -40°C
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
φ5×6L to φ10×13L
4,000 hours at 125°C
6.3 to 100V
5.6 to 2,700μF
-55 to +125°C
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Safety Solutions
Airbag ECU Pattern Diagram
“Ever CAP” Automotive Electric Double-Layer Capacitors
JUM
JUK
High voltage
Lower resistance type of UM series
Lower temperature range(–40 to +70°C)
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
High voltage (2.7V)
Suitable for quick charge and discharge
Wide temperature range(–25 to +70°C)
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
φ6.3×9L to φ18×40L
1,000 hours at 70°C
2.7V
0.47 to 47F
-25 to +70°C
Applications
Navigation systems, Drive
Recorders, e–latches
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
φ6.3×9L
1,000 hours at 70°C
2.7V
1 to 82F
-25 to +70°C
Applications
Navigation systems, Drive
Recorders, e–latches
ZPD/ZPS
High reliability
Applications
HV/EV/PHV heaters
Mounting
Examples
Backup electric power circuit
High reliability
Acceleration
sensor
UCL
“Posi-R” Automotive Positive Thermistors
ZPC
Door locks, door mirrors, optical
leveling, car audio
CPU
ASIC
Airbag
Long life
Low impedance
SMD type, low impedance
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
High reliability
Applications
High voltage
Battery
Lower resistance
Category
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
Applications
Engine controls, PSDs, PBDs, collating ECUs, blower
motors, gateway ECUs, DCMs, airbag control
φ4×5.8L to φ10×13.5L
2,000 hours at 105°C
6.3 to 50V
10 to 2,200μF
–55 to +105°C
Motor inverters, hybrid automotive DC–DC converters, power steering, navigation systems
Note: For detailed specifications on the product numbers above, please refer to Nichicon’s general catalog of electronics.
UCD
Low impedance
SMD type, low impedance
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Category
Product size
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
UPW
φ4×5.8L to φ18×16.5L
2,000 to 5,000 hours at 105°C (50V or less and less than
10L: 2,000 hours, 63V or more and 10L or less: 2,000 hours)
6.3 to 100V
10 to 3,300μF
–55 to +105°C
Endurance
Rated voltage
Capacitance
Category temperature
Mounting
Examples
Note: The same product number also meets ECU solution
specifications.
Miniature sized, low impedance for switching power supplies
Miniature sized, low impedance
Capacitance ranges available based on the numerical values in E-12
High reliability withstanding 2,000 to 8,000 hours at 105°C
Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU)
Category
Product size
Applications
Navigation, car audio, wipers, airbags, electrical leak
detection, collating ECUs, gateway ECUs, instruments,
EPSs, DCMs, lighting, compact drive trains, power seat
meters
Applications
Power steering, turn signals, airbags
φ4×7L to φ18×40L
2,000 to 8,000 hours at 105°C (φ4, 5, 6.3: 2,000 hours,
φ8: 3,000 hours, φ10: 5,000 hours, φ12.5: 7,000 hours)
6.3 to 450V
0.47 to 15,000μF
-55 to +105°C (6.3 to 100V), -40 to +105°C (160 to 400V), -25 to +105°C (450V)
Note: The same product numbers also apply to control
solution specifications.
Airbags, automotive cameras, Drive Recorders, ABS systems
Note: For detailed specifications, please refer to Nichicon’s general catalog of electronics.
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Eco-Car Solutions
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors for Battery Management
ULR
ULV
NEW
High Voltage
Film Capacitors for EVs/HVs/PHVs
Sample Uses for Inverter with Booster Function
NEW
High voltage, long life
Discharge functional part
Snubber
capacitor
Filter capacitor
Applications
EV/HV batteries, battery unit control, and monitoring
ULT
SMD type, high voltage,
high temperature
SMD type, high voltage and
high reliability
SMD type, high voltage and high
temperature
Load life of 2,000 hours at 125°C
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
Applications
Smoothing
capacitor
EV/HV batteries, battery unit control, monitoring
ULH
NEW
Providing Film Capacitors with Superior Electrical Characteristics
and Flexible Exterior and Electrode Configurations for Use in
Automobiles, trains and other vehicles
Capacitor Module Equivalence Circuit
SMD type, high voltage and long life
Load life of 10,000 hours at 105°C
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
SMD type, high voltage
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
Applications
Film Capacitors
Noise filter
capacitor
Applications
Stable Characteristics
•Steady changes in capacitance in
response to temperature
variations
Withstand Current Characteristics
High Reliability, Safety Performance
•High ripple current withstand volume
(high current density per unit volume)
•Self-healing type
•With automatic shutoff security mechanism
Long Life
Shape Freedom
•Maintenance-free for 10 years or
more even in challenging
temperature conditions
•Flexible exterior shapes (square,
cylindrical)
•Flexible terminal shapes
NEW
SMD type, high voltage and high
reliability
Load life of 4,000 hours at 125°C
Compliant to the RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU)
Headlight ballast primary
High-Frequency Characteristics
•Sharp high-frequency characteristics
(excellent filtering effects)
•Lower loss, energy-saving
Integrated Design
•Integrated design enables use for smoothing and filtering
Headlight ballast primary
Inverter System Diagram
Inverter Unit
Battery
ULR Surface-mount standard, mid- to high voltage guaranteed for 3,000 hours at 105°C
ULV Long life surface-mount mid- to high voltage guaranteed for 10,000 hours at 105°C
Inverter
Circuit
M
ULT High-temperature surface-mount mid- to high voltage guaranteed for 2,000 hours at 125°C
ULH Highly reliable surface-mount mid- to high voltage guaranteed for 4,000 hours at 125°C
Smoothing capacitor
( µF)
Lineup
U LR
Size
(mm)
UL V
8
UL T
8
U LH
8
Features
Rated voltage
Diameter
8
Height
10
10
13.5
10
10
13.5
10
10
13.5
10
10
13.5
100V
15
27
39
15
22
33
15
22
33
12
12
27
200V
12
22
33
12
18
27
12
18
27
10
15
22
250V
10
15
22
8.2
15
18
8.2
15
18
7.5
12
15
400V
4.7
8.2
12
3.9
6.8
10
3.9
5.8
10
3.3
5.5
7.5
450V
3.9
6.8
10
3.3
5.6
7.5
2.3
5.6
7.5
2.2
3.9
5.5
500V
2.7
3.9
5.6
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DC–DC Converter with integrated charger for EVs
10
10
•Compatible with power sources worldwide
•Operates using CAN communications, transmits various types of information
•Compatible with IEC61851-1 mode 2, mode 3
•CE mark compliant
Specifications
Charger
Charging DC–DC converter
•Input voltage: AC100 to 264V
•Output power: Max. 2.8kW
•Output voltage: 180 to 370V
•Efficiency: MAX. 91%
•Cooling system: Water cooled
•Input voltage: 180 to 370V
•Output voltage: 14V
•Output current: 80A (also compatible with 120A)
•Efficiency: 92%
•Cooling system: water cooled
More Compact and Lightweight While Meeting Standard Specifications
Size
100
Approximately
20%
more compact
50
0
Standard
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