EEE-FC1C680AP Panasonic Capacitor Polarised (Other) In Stock
Panasonic EEE-FC1C680AP is a 68 µF 16 V SMD aluminum electrolytic capacitor from the FC series, offering low ESR and long service life in a compact surface-mount package suited for power supply filtering and decoupling in consumer and industrial electronics.
- Manufacturer
- Panasonic
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 2
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- EEE-FC1C680AP Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Capacitor Polarised
- Price
- From $0.1702(MOQ 1)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of EEE-FC1C680AP?
- 68 µF capacitance at 16 V DC rated voltage in a compact SMD footprint
- Low ESR FC series design for efficient power supply filtering and ripple suppression
- SMD package enables automated reflow soldering in high-volume PCB assembly
- Long operational life suitable for industrial and consumer electronic applications
- Polarized aluminum electrolytic construction with reliable capacitance stability
What is EEE-FC1C680AP used for?
The EEE-FC1C680AP is widely used in switched-mode power supply output filtering, voltage regulator bypass decoupling, and audio amplifier power rails where 68 µF at 16 V provides effective ripple attenuation. Its low ESR FC series design also makes it a strong choice for DC-DC converter output stages and motor driver bulk capacitance in compact SMD layouts.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the EEE-FC1C680AP datasheet?
EEE-FC1C680AP Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Panasonic
What are equivalent replacements for EEE-FC1C680AP?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for EEE-FC1C680AP:
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor, Polarized, Aluminum (wet), 16V, 20% +Tol, 20% -Tol, 68uF, Surface Mount, 3333
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key electrical ratings of the EEE-FC1C680AP and how do they affect power supply design?
The EEE-FC1C680AP is rated at 68 µF capacitance and 16 V maximum DC working voltage; these values set the bulk energy storage and ripple filtering capacity for output stages in switch-mode power supplies and DC-DC converters operating below 16 V.
How does the FC series low-ESR design benefit switched-mode power supply output filtering?
Panasonic FC series capacitors feature reduced equivalent series resistance compared to standard aluminum electrolytics; lower ESR allows the 68 µF capacitor to absorb high-frequency ripple currents more efficiently, reducing output voltage ripple in buck or boost converter stages switching at hundreds of kHz.
Is the EEE-FC1C680AP suitable for automated SMT assembly on modern PCB production lines?
Yes. The EEE-FC1C680AP is packaged in a surface-mount SMD form factor compatible with standard pick-and-place and reflow soldering processes, making it well-suited for automated high-volume assembly of consumer and industrial boards using 68 µF polarized capacitors.
What alternative capacitance or voltage ratings should engineers consider when the 68 µF 16 V spec is borderline for their design?
If 68 µF at 16 V is near the headroom limit, engineers typically step up to the 100 µF 16 V or 68 µF 25 V variants in the Panasonic FC SMD series; increasing voltage rating by at least 20% above the circuit's DC bus improves long-term reliability and derating margins for aluminum electrolytics.
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