# Polymer Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor, AEC-Q200, 60 µF, 250 V, 0.09 ohm, 2000 hours @ 125°C
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**SKU**: APL9VA600LH250
**Manufacturer**: KEMET
**Category**: Passive Components || Capacitors || Polymer Capacitors || Aluminium Polymer Capacitors
**Price**: €32.4600
**Stock**: 10+
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Esr | 0.09ohm |
| Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) |
| Capacitance | 60µF |
| Voltage(Dc) | 250V |
| Product Range | APL9V Series |
| Product Width | 26mm |
| Product Height | 9.5mm |
| Product Length | 54.9mm |
| Ripple Current | 12.44A |
| Product Diameter | - |
| Capacitor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Capacitor Terminals | Radial Leaded |
| Capacitance Tolerance | ± 20% |
| Lifetime @ Temperature | 2000 hours @ 125°C |
| Capacitor Case / Package | - |
| Operating Temperature Max | 125°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -55°C |
## Datasheet
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Rectangular Aluminum Polymer Capacitors **APL9V, +125C, Polymer High Voltage, AEC-Q200**
## **Overview**
The KEMET APL9V is an AEC-Q200 qualified automotive-grade aluminum polymer capacitor, engineered for high-voltage, hightemperature applications requiring compact, low-profile, or small-footprint solutions. With a rated temperature of 125ºC, the APL9V delivers exceptional volumetric efficiency and high ripple current performance. Its robust design ensures excellent vibration resistance, making it ideal for harsh environments.
## **Applications**
Typical applications are mainly in the field of automotive, such as DC link, power electronics, energy storage, renewable energy grid interface, motor drives, and automotive applications. For 500V needs, modules can be supplied upon request
The APL9V's rectangular shape allows for stacking into modules, enabling series connections for up to 500VDC at high temperatures using solid polymer technology. The flat surfaces of the aluminum case facilitate use of a heat sink on either the wide or narrow side to dissipate heat. It is a great solution for applications requiring very low profiles. This capacitor can be mounted horizontally or vertically, optimizing space while maximizing thermal management. Ideal for high-voltage applications, the APL9V is an ideal choice for use in HV inverters, e-compressors, motor control, and other power electronics where reliability and high performance are critical.
## **Benefits**
- 250V Solid Polymer capacitor – use in series for up to 500V in applications
- Rectangular shape for good volumetric efficiency and modular stacking options
- Easy use of multiple heat sink options - allowing IAC optimization
- Height restriction solution / Compactness
- Life of 2,000 hours at +125°C [(VR) and (IR) applied]
- AEC-Q200 qualified for automotive applications
- High vibration up to 20 g
- Excellent ripple current capability - Up to 12.4A
- Excellent surge voltage capability
## **Part Number System**
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|APL9V|A|600|LH|250|
|Series|Termination|Capacitance Code (µF)|Size Code|Rated Voltage (VDC)|
|Aluminum Polymer|See Termination Table|First two digits represent|See Dimension Table|250 = 250|
|Rectangular|significant figures. Third|
|digit specifies number of|
|zeros.|
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## **Termination Style and Dimensions – Millimeters**
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L2
L LL2
LL
W S
H
d = 1mm
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|**Size**
**Code**|**Dimensions* in mm**|**Dimensions* in mm**|**Dimensions* in mm**|**Dimensions* in mm**|**Dimensions* in mm**|**Dimensions* in mm**|**Dimensions* in mm**|**Approximate**
**Weight**
**(Grams)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**H**|**W**|**L**|**L2**|**LL**|**LL2**|**S**||
||±0.5|±0.5|±0.5|±2|± 2|± 2|± 1||
|LH|9.5|26.0|53.8|54.9|42.0|40.0|10.0|30|
_Case Aluminum with Stainless Steel Shell. (*) Dimensions including Shell Leads Copper wire with tin electroplate_
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## **Performance Characteristics**
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Item Performance Characteristics
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|**Item**|**Performance Characteristics**|**Performance Characteristics**|
|---|---|---|
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|Capacitance Range|60 µF||
|Rated Voltage|250 VDC||
|Operating Temperature|–55 to +125°C||
|Storage Temperature Range|–55 to +125°C||
|Capacitance Tolerance|±20% select values at 100 Hz/+20°C||
|Operational Lifetime|Rated voltage, +125°C, Rated ripple current||
||2,000 hours||
|Leakage Current|I < 0.01 CV (µA)
Leakage current performance is in line with wet and hybrid polymer electrolytic capacitor's behaviour.
Leakage current limit is calculated under same principle being 1/20 x lower than conventional solid polymer
capacitors.||
||C = rated capacitance (µF), V = rated voltage (VDC). Voltage applied for 5 minutes at +20°C||
|Typical ESL|The series inductance (ESL) depends on wire length and mounting conditions. ESL of 4 nH at 1 MHz for
approx. 5mm wire terminals||
|Vibration Test Specifcations|**Procedure**|**Requirements**|
||1.5 mm displacement amplitude or 20 g maximum
acceleration. Vibration applied for three directions of
4-hour sessions at 10 – 2,000 Hz.
(Capacitor clamped by body.)|No visible capacitor body damage. Deviations in
capacitance from initial measurements must not
exceed Δ C/C ±5%|
## **Surge Voltage**
|**Test Condition**|**Voltage (VDC)**|
|---|---|
||250|
|≤ 30 second surge followed by a no load period of
330 seconds, 1,000 cycles at +125°C|275|
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## **Test Method & Performance**
|**Endurance Life Test**|**Endurance Life Test**|
|---|---|
|**Conditions**|**Performance**|
|Temperature|+125°C|
|Test Duration|2,000 hours|
|Ripple Current|Rated ripple current specifed in table|
|Voltage|The sum of DC voltage and the peak AC voltage must not exceed the rated voltage of the capacitor|
|**Shelf Life Test**||
|Temperature|+125°C|
|Test Duration|1,000 hours|
|Ripple Current|No Ripple current applied|
|Voltage|No voltage applied|
|**The following specifations will be satisfed when the capacitor is tested at +20°C (±5°C)**||
|Capacitance Change|Within 15% of the initial value|
|Equivalent Series Resistance|Does not exceed 2x initial measured value|
|Leakage Current|Does not exceed leakage current limit|
## **Shelf Life and Re-Ageing**
The capacitance, ESR and impedance of a capacitor will not change significantly after extended storage periods, however the leakage current will very slowly increase.
After long periods of storage, it could be a benefit to re-age the capacitors as common practice for Aluminum capacitors. Leakage current performance is in line with wet and hybrid electrolytic capacitor's behaviour. Leakage current limit is calculated under same principle.
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## **Reliability**
## **Reliability**
The reliability of a component can be defined as the probability that it will perform satisfactorily under a given set of conditions for a given length of time. In practice, it is impossible to predict with absolute certainty how any individual component will perform. Therefore, we must utilize probability theory. It is also necessary to clearly define the level of stress involved (e.g., operating voltage, ripple current, temperature, and time.) Finally, the meaning of satisfactory performance must be defined by specifying a set of conditions, which determine the end of life of the component.
## **End of Life Definition**
Catastrophic failure: short circuit, open circuit or safety vent operation Parametric failure:
- Change in capacitance > ±15%
- Leakage current > initial specified limit
- ESR > 2x ESR Limit
## **Mechanical Data**
## **Installing**
As general principle, KEMET recommends:
- The maximum rated temperature of the capacitor must not be exceeded.
- Ensure that the voltage across each capacitor does not exceed its rated voltage.
- Ensure electrical insulation between the capacitor case, negative terminal, positive terminal and PCB.
- Verify the correct polarization of the capacitor on the board.
- Do not cover the safety vent.
• Due to its rectangular shape, our APL9V product families offer the ability of stack capacitors, getting a modular arrangement. Also, easy use of heat sink condition is allowed to improve ripple current capability. More technical information related with this benefit can be checked under our specific Application Notes for Rectangular Aluminum Products.
## **Polarity & Reversed Voltage**
Aluminium electrolytic capacitors manufactured for use in DC applications contain an anode foil and a cathode foil. As such, they are polarized devices and must be connected with the +Ve to the anode foil and the -Ve to the cathode foil. If this were to be reversed, then the electrolytic process that took place in forming the oxide layer on the anode would be recreated in trying to form an oxide layer on the cathode. In forming the cathode foil in this way, heat would be generated and gas given off within the capacitor, usually leading to failure.
The cathode foil already possesses a thin stabilized oxide layer. This thin oxide layer is equivalent to a forming voltage of approximately 2 V. As a result, the capacitor can withstand a voltage reversal of up to 1.5 V for short periods. Above this voltage, the formation process will commence.
## **Mounting Position**
The capacitor can be mounted upright or inclined to a horizontal position. For the vibration specifications to be valid, the capacitor must always be clamped by the body. The leads and connection tabs cannot provide the support necessary to stabilize the capacitor. Take care not to cover the safety vent with any materials used in the clamping operation.
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## **Environmental Compliance**
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As an environmentally conscious company, KEMET is working continuously with improvements concerning the environmental effects of both our capacitors and their production.
In Europe (RoHS Directive) and in some other geographical areas like China, legislation has been put in place to prevent the use of some hazardous materials, such as lead (Pb), in electronic equipment. All products in this catalog are produced to help our customers' obligations to guarantee their products and fulfill these legislative requirements. The only material of concern in our products has been lead (Pb), which has been removed from all designs to fulfill the requirement of containing less than 0.1% of lead in any homogeneous material.
KEMET will closely follow any changes in legislation world wide and makes any necessary changes in its products, whenever needed.
Some customer segments such as medical, military, and automotive electronics may still require the use of lead in electrode coatings. To clarify the situation and distinguish products from each other, a special symbol is used on the packaging labels for RoHS compatible capacitors.
Due to customer requirements, there may appear additional markings such as lead-free (LF) or lead-free wires (LFW) on the label.
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## **Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference**
|**Rated**
**Voltage**|**Rated**
**Capacitance**|**Size**
**Code**|**Case**
**Size**|**Ripple Current**|**Ripple Current**|**Ripple Current**|**Ripple Current**|**ESR**
**Maximum**|**ESR**
**Maximum**|**Part Number**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**(VDC )**|**100 Hz,**
**20°C (μF)**||**W x L**
**(mm)**|**10**
**kHz,**
**125°C**
**(A)¹**|**100**
**kHz,**
**125°C**
**(A)¹**|**10**
**kHz,**
**125°C**
**(A)²**|**100**
**kHz,**
**125°C**
**(A)²**|**10 kHz,**
**20°C**
**(mOhms)**|**100 kHz,**
**20°C**
**(mOhms)**||
|250|60|LH|26 x 53.8|2.69|5.06|6.62|12.44|90|25.5|APL9VA600LH250|
## _¹ Natural Convection - Ambient Temperature_
_² Capacitor-mounted with low thermal resistance path (heat-sink) - Capacitor case Temperature_
## **Construction**
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Safety Vent
Aluminum Case with SS Shell
Tab
Insulator Lid Copper Wire with
Tin Electroplate
Wound
Element
Wound
Element Tabs
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## **Marking**
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Polarity Indication
KEMET Logo
Part number
Rated Capacitance Capacitance Tolerance
Rated Voltage
Temperature Range
Batch Number
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_*Print shown is representative_
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