Panasonic 68 μF Aluminium Polymer Capacitor 50V, Surface

This polymer capacitor is a polar surface-mount component designed for electronic and automotive circuits where compact, high-temperature capacitance is required. It functions as an energy-storage and smoothing element capable of handling elevated ambient conditions and frequent current transients, offering a balance between capacitance and thermal endurance for professional electronic assemblies.

• 68μF capacitance delivering effective decoupling under load
• Rated at 50V to support moderate-voltage bus applications
• Low ESR enabling better performance with high ripple currents
• 3.6A ripple current to accommodate demanding transient currents
• Operates up to 135°C for high-temperature environments
• Lifetime of 4000h to suit long-duration duty cycles

• Suitable for power-supply smoothing in automotive control units
• Ideal for DC to DC converter output filtering in industrial automation
• Used with motor-control electronics to suppress voltage ripple
• Can be used for backup-bypass in embedded systems subject to heat

The leakage current is specified at 34μA, indicating minimal self-discharge during normal operation.

It is designed for surface mounting and supplied in a taped package for automated placement.

A hybrid aluminium electrolytic construction blends polymer characteristics with aluminium materials for resilience in thermal and ripple scenarios.

The capacitance tolerance is ±20%, so circuit margins should accommodate this variability.