EEE-FK1C680AP Panasonic Capacitor Polarised (Other) In Stock
Panasonic EEE-FK1C680AP is a 68 µF 16 V SMD aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the FK series, featuring low ESR and long service life designed for power supply decoupling and energy storage in compact consumer electronics and industrial equipment.
- Manufacturer
- Panasonic
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 2
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- EEE-FK1C680AP Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Capacitor Polarised
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 68 µF capacitance at 16 V rated voltage delivers effective bulk energy storage and decoupling in tight SMD power supply designs
- FK series low-ESR construction reduces power losses and heat generation in high-ripple current applications
- SMD (surface-mount) form factor enables automated reflow assembly on dense PCB layouts without through-hole drilling
- Long service life rated construction suits applications requiring extended field reliability in consumer and industrial electronics
- Polarized aluminum electrolytic design provides high capacitance density in a compact SMD package for space-critical designs
Applications
The EEE-FK1C680AP is widely used as a bulk decoupling and energy storage capacitor in switch-mode power supplies, DC-DC converter output filters, and motor driver circuits where a 68 µF 16 V low-ESR SMD capacitor is required to reduce output voltage ripple. It is also used in consumer electronics such as LCD TVs, laptops, and set-top boxes as a local power rail bypass capacitor near processor and memory voltage regulators. The FK series SMD construction makes it suitable for automated assembly on high-density PCBs with reflow soldering.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacitance and voltage rating of the EEE-FK1C680AP?
The EEE-FK1C680AP is rated at 68 µF capacitance with a 16 V working voltage, making it suitable for decoupling and energy storage on power supply rails up to 16 V in consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and switch-mode power converter output stages.
How does the low-ESR design of EEE-FK1C680AP benefit switching power supply designs?
The FK series low-ESR construction of EEE-FK1C680AP reduces resistive power dissipation and thermal rise when the 68 µF capacitor carries high-frequency ripple currents in switch-mode power supplies, enabling higher switching frequencies and improved output voltage regulation compared to standard aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
In which consumer electronics applications is EEE-FK1C680AP typically used?
The EEE-FK1C680AP (68 µF, 16 V SMD) is commonly used as a local bypass capacitor near processor power management ICs in laptops, LCD monitors, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles, where it filters high-frequency noise on 5 V to 12 V supply rails with minimal board space.
Can EEE-FK1C680AP be assembled using standard SMD reflow soldering processes?
Yes, the EEE-FK1C680AP is a surface-mount device designed for automated pick-and-place and reflow soldering at peak temperatures up to 260°C, making it fully compatible with standard lead-free SMT assembly processes used in high-volume consumer and industrial PCB manufacturing.
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