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SCC LE Series SuperCapacitors
New Low ESR Cylindrical Supercapacitors
The new series of cylindrical electrochemical double-layer capacitors offers excellent
pulse power handling characteristics based on the combination of very high capacitance
and very low ESR. Used by themselves or in conjunction with primary or secondary
batteries, they provide extended back up time, longer battery life, and provide
instantaneous power pulses as needed. Offers great solutions to Hold Up, Energy
Harvesting, and Pulse Power Applications.
FEATURES
• Cap Values from 3.3F - 850F
• High pulse power capability
• Low ESR
• Low Leakage Current
APPLICATIONS
• Power Holdup Modules
• Energy Harvesting
• UPS/Industrial
• Robotic Power
SCC
Series
SuperCap
Cylindrical
W
Diameter
R = 8mm
S = 10mm
W = 22mm
N = 25mm
X = 30mm
Y = 35mm
50
Case Length
Two digits
represent case
length in mm,
1K = 105mm
1A = 115mm
B
Voltage Code
B = 2.7V
127
Capacitance
Code
127 = 120F
227 = 220F
S
Tolerance
M = ±20%
S = +30%/-10%
P = +100%/-0%
S
Lead Format
S = Solder Pin
L = Weldable Pin
R = Radial
B
Package
B = Bulk
T = Tray**
LE
Series Code
LE = Low ESR Design
Custom Code
A1= 4mm Bent Leads*
C1 = 2mm Bent Leads*
* Inquire about availability for
Radial Leads only
**Inquire about availability
HOW TO ORDER
QUALITY INSPECTION
Parts are tested for Life Cycle, high
temperature load life, temperature
characteristics, vibration resistance,
and humidity characteristics. See
page 2 for more information.
TERMINATION
These supercapacitors are compatible with hand
soldering, as well as reflow and wave soldering
processes, so long as appropriate precautions are
followed. See page 4 for more information.
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
-40°C to +65°C @ 2.7V
-40°C to +85°C @ 2.3V
LEAD-FREE COMPATIBLE
COMPONENT
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RATINGS & PART NUMBER REFERENCE
Diameter Length Capacitance Capacitance Rated Rated DCL Max ESR Max ESR Max Peak Power Max Energy
AVX Part Number (mm) (mm) (F) Tolerance Voltage Temperature @ 72 Hrs @ 1000 Hz @ DC Current Density Energy Density
(V) (ºC) (μA) (mΩ) (mΩ) (A) (W/kg) (Wh) (Wh/kg)
Radial Lead
SCCR20B335SRBLE 8 20 3.3 +30%/-10% 2.7 65* 25 45 55 3.7 589 0.0033 0.10
SCCS20B505SRBLE 10 20 5 +30%/-10% 2.7 65* 35 40 60 5.2 6943 0.0051 2.41
Solder Pin Lead
SCCW50B127SSBLE 22 50 120 +30%/-10% 2.7 65* 300 6 8 82.7 4050 0.1215 4.50
SCCN50B187MSBLE 25 50 180 ±20% 2.7 65* 470 5 8 99.6 3124 0.1823 5.21
SCCX50B227SSBLE 30 50 220 +30%/-10% 2.7 65* 620 5 6 128.0 3038 0.2228 4.64
SCCY68B407SSBLE 35 68 400 +30%/-10% 2.7 65* 1000 2.2 3 245.5 3352 0.4050 4.66
Weldable Pin Lead
SCCY71B407PLBLE 35 71 400 +100%/-0% 2.7 65* 1300 1.3 1.8 314.0 5341 0.4050 4.45
SCCY71B407SLBLE 35 71 400 +30%/-10% 2.7 65* 1000 1.8 2.5 270.0 3845 0.4050 4.45
SCCY83B507PLBLE 35 83 500 +100%/-0% 2.7 65* 1500 1 1.6 375.0 5413 0.5063 5.01
SCCY83B607PLBLE 35 83 600 +100%/-0% 2.7 65* 1500 1 1.6 413.3 5016 0.6075 5.57
SCCY85B607SLBLE 35 85 600 +30%/-10% 2.7 65* 1500 1.6 1.8 389.4 4459 0.6075 5.57
SCCY1KB707PLBLE 35 105 700 +100%/-0% 2.7 65* 1900 0.9 1.45 469.0 4986 0.7088 5.86
SCCY1AB857PLBLE 35 115 850 +100%/-0% 2.7 65* 2200 0.8 1.3 545.1 4547 0.8606 5.82
SCC LE Series SuperCapacitors
New Low ESR Cylindrical Supercapacitors
QUALIFICATION TEST SUMMARY
Test Test Method Parameter Limits
Capacitors are cycled between specified voltage and Capacitance Change ≤30% of initial value
Life Cycle half-rated voltage under constant current at ESR ≤200% initial value
+25°C for 500,000 cycles Appearance No remarkable defects
High Temperature Temperature: 60 ± 2°C Capacitance Change ≤30% of initial value
Load Life Voltage: 2.7V ESR ≤200% initial value
Test Duration: 1,000 +48/-0 hours Appearance No remarkable defects
Temperature Storage Duration: 1200 hours Capacitance Change ≤30% of initial value
Characteristics No Load ESR ≤200% initial value
Temperature: -40°C, +25°C, +65°C Appearance No remarkable defects
Vibration Amplitude: 1.5mm Capacitance Change ≤30% of initial value
Resistance Frequency: 1 ~ 55Hz ESR ≤200% initial value
Direction: X, Y, Z (Each for 2 hours) Appearance No remarkable defects
Voltage: 2.7V Capacitance Change ≤30% of initial value
Humidity RH: 95% ESR ≤200% initial value
Temperature:40ºC Appearance No remarkable defects
Test Duration: 1,000 +48/-0 Hours
*With Voltage Derating to 2.3V per Cell Temp can be rated to 85°C
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SCC LE Series SuperCapacitors
New Low ESR Cylindrical Supercapacitors
QUALITY AND RELIABILITY
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
-40°C -20°C 0°C 20°C 40°C 60°C 80°C
Percent of 25°C Reading
Temperature (ºC)
Capacitance vs. Temperature
0%
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
700%
-40°C -20°C 0°C 20°C 40°C 60°C 80°C
Percent of 25°C Reading
Temperatue (ºC)
Leakage Current vs. Temperature
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
300%
-40°C -20°C 0°C 20°C 40°C 60°C 80°C
Percent of 25°C Reading
Temperature (°C)
Equivalent Series Resistance vs. Temperature
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SCC LE Series SuperCapacitors
New Low ESR Cylindrical Supercapacitors
Solder Pin Type 4-pin 400F part
D (mm) L (mm)
35 68
Solder Pin Type 2-pin 120F, 220F parts
Cap (F) D (mm) L (mm) P (mm)
120 22 52 8.5
220 30 52 10.5
Weldable Pin Type 2-pin 400F, 600F parts
D (mm) L (mm)
35 71
35 85
When soldering supercapacitors to a PCB, the temperature & time
that the body of the supercapacitor sees during soldering can have a
negative effect on performance. We advise following these guidelines:
Do not immerse the supercapacitors in solder. Only the leads
should come in contact with the solder.
• Ensure that the body of the supercapacitor is never in contact with
the molten solder, the PCB or other components during soldering.
Excessive temperatures or excessive temperature cycling during
soldering may cause the safety vent to burst or the case to shrink or
crack, potentially damaging the PCB or other components, and
significantly reduce the life of the capacitor.
HAND SOLDERING
Keep distance between the supercapacitor body and the tip of the
soldering iron and the tip should never touch the body of the capacitor.
Contact between supercapacitor body and soldering iron will cause
extensive damage to the supercapacitor, and change its electrical
properties. It is recommended that the soldering iron temperature
should be less than 350°C, and contact time should be limited to less
than 4 seconds. Too much exposure to terminal heat during soldering
can cause heat to transfer to the body of the supercapacitor,
potentially damaging the electrical properties of the supercapacitor.
WAVE SOLDERING
Only use wave soldering on Radial type supercapacitors. The PCB
should be preheated only from the bottom and for less than 60
seconds, with temperature at, or below, 100°C on the top side of
the board for PCBs equal to or greater than 0.8 mm thick.
REFLOW SOLDERING
Infrared or conveyor over reflow techniques can be used on these
supercapacitors. Do not use a traditional reflow oven without clear
rated reflow temperature for supercapacitors.
Solder Temperature Suggested Solder Maximum Solder
(ºC) Time (s) Time (s)
220 7 9
240 7 9
250 5 7
260 3 5
SOLDERING RECOMMENDATIONS
Radial Lead Type 3.3F, 5F part
Solder Pin Type 2-pin 180F part
D (mm) L (mm) P (mm)
8 20 3.5
10 20 5.5
D (mm) L (mm)
25 50
Radial Bent Lead Type
Style B (mm)
A1 4
C1 2
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TEST METHODS
SCC LE Series SuperCapacitors
New Low ESR Cylindrical Supercapacitors
IEC Capacitance Test Method
• Capacitance is measured using a Keithley 2400 or 2602 Meter
• Procedure
• Charge Capacitor to Rated Voltage at room temperature
• Disconnect parts from voltage to remove charging effects
• Discharge cells with a constant current I determined by
4 * C * VR
• Noting V1, t1, V2, t2 and performing the calculation for C
DC ESR Measurement
• Six steps capacity and ESRDC Test Method is used as illustrated
in the figure right.
Tests are carried out by charging and discharging the capacitor
for two cycles at rated voltage and half rated voltage
• C = (CDC1+CDC2) / 2
• ESRDC = (ESRDC1 + ESRDC2) / 2
Where: CDC1 = I2*(t5-t4)/(V3-V4)
CDC2 = I2*(t11-t10)/V9-V10)
ESRDC1 = (V5-V4)/I2
ESRDC2 = (V11-V10)/I2
I1= I2= 75mA/F
Maximum Operating Current
This is the maximum current when capacitor temperature rise of
the capacitor during its operation is less than 15°C
Maximum Peak Current
• This is the maximum current in less than 1 sec
Watt Density
• Watt Density = (0.12*V² / RDC) / mass
Energy Density
• Energy density = (½ CV²) / (3600*mass)
I – Discharge Current [mA], 4 * C * VR
VR– Rated Voltage
V1– Initial Test Voltage, 80% of VR
V2– Final Test Voltage, 40% of VR
t1– Initial Test time
t2– Final Test time
C = I * (t2– t1) / (V1– V2)
30 min
V3 ESR Drop
Voltage
(V)
VR
V1
V2
t1t2Times (s)
Multimeter
DC
Power
Supply
+
+
-
-
1k Ω
1
DCL Measurement @ 25°C
DCL is measured using a Multimeter with high internal impedance
across a resistor
• Charge Capacitor to Rated Voltage at room temperature
for 72 Hours
• Disconnect parts from Voltage by opening switch 1
(Stabilize for 10 Min)
• Measure Voltage across a known Valued Resistor (1K Ohm)
• Calculate DCL = V/R
Initial ESR Measurement @ 25°C
• Using an Agilent 4263B LCR Meter and a Kelvin connection
• Measure at frequency of 1000 Hz
• Measurement Voltage of 10mV
V1
VR
0
V2
Cycle 1 Cycle 2
V3
V4
I2I2
V5
V6
V7V8
V9
I1
V10
t12t11t10t9t8t7t6t5t4t3t2t1
V11
I1
Step 2
Step 4
Step 3
Step 1
Step 5
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 6
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POLARITY / REVERSE VOLTAGE
SCC LE Series SuperCapacitors
New Low ESR Cylindrical Supercapacitors
In principal the positive and negative electrodes of the super-
capacitors are symmetrical and in theory they should not have a
polarity but for product consistency and for optimum performance
the negative polarity is marked because the capacitors do not
discharge completely when in use. It is recommended that the
polarity should be used as marked. If the polarity is reversed the
circuit will not have a catastrophic failure but the circuit will see a
much higher leakage current for a short duration of time and the life
time of the super-capacitors will be reduced.
LIFE TIME AND TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
The life of a supercapacitor is impacted by a combination of
operating voltage and the operating temperature
according to the following equation:
time to failure, t ∞ Vn * exp (-Q / k*T) …………..(1)
where V is the voltage of operation, Q is the activation energy in
electron volts (eV), k is the Boltzmann’s constant in eV and T is the
operating temperature in °K (where K is in degrees Kelvin). Typical
values for the voltage exponent, n, is between 2.5 - 3.5, and Q is
between 1.0 - 1.2 eV in the normal operating temperature range of
40° to 65°C.
The industry standard for super-capacitor end of life is when the
equivalent series resistance, ESR, increases to 200% of the original
value and the capacitance drops by 30%. Typically a super-
capacitance shows an initial change in the ESR value and then
levels off. If the capacitors are exposed to excessive temperatures
the ESR will show a continuous degradation. In the extreme case, if
the temperatures or voltages are substantially higher, than the rated
voltage, this will lead to cell leakage or gas leakage and the product
will show a faster change in the ESR which may increase to many
times the original value.
Rev 1.0A - 7/21/2016
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0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0
Temperature (C)
Expected Lifetime at Various Voltages
SCC series, 2.3V Rated
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0
Temperature (C)
MTTF (years)
Expected Lifetime at Various Voltages
SCC series 2.7V Rated
100%Vrated
(2.7V)
90%Vrated
80%Vrated
70%Vrated
100%Vrated
(2.3V)
90%Vrated
80%Vrated
70%Vrated
MTTF (years)
7
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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
SCC LE Series SuperCapacitors
New Low ESR Cylindrical Supercapacitors
Warnings
To Avoid Short Circuit, after usage or test, Super Capacitor
voltage needs to discharge to ≤ 0.1V
Do not Apply Overvoltage, Reverse Charge, Burn or Heat Higher
than 150°C, explosion-proof valve may break open
Do not Press, Damage or disassemble the Super Capacitor,
housing could heat to high temperature causing Burns
If you observe Overheating or Burning Smell from the capacitor
disconnect Power immediately, and do not touch
Emergency Applications
• If Housing is Leaking:
• Skin Contact: Use soap and water thoroughly to wash the
area of the skin
• Eye Contact: Flush with flowing water or saline, and
immediately seek medical treatment
• Ingestion: Immediately wash with water and seek medical
treatment
Transportation
Not subjected to US DOT or IATA regulations
UN3499, <10Wh, Non-Hazardous Goods
International shipping description –
“Electronic Products – Capacitor”
Regulatory
• UL810a
• RoHS Compliant
• Reach Compliant / Halogen Free
Storage
• Capacitors may be stored within the operating temperature range
of the capacitor
• Lower storage temperature is preferred as it extends the shelf life
of the capacitor
• Do Not Store the Super Capacitors in the following Environments
• High Temperature / High Humidity environments
>70°C / 40% RH
• Direct Sunlight
• In direct contact with water, salt oil or other chemicals
• In direct contact with corrosive materials, acids, alkalis, or
toxic gases
• Dusty environment
• In environment with shock and vibration conditions
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