# Supercapacitor, Single Cell, 2 F, 2.7 V, Radial Leaded, -20%, +50%, 3.5 mm, 1000 hours @ 70°C
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/GY12R708016S205R/supercapacitor-single-cell-2-f-27-v-radial-leaded
**SKU**: GY12R708016S205R
**Manufacturer**: CAP-XX
**Category**: Passive Components || Capacitors || Supercapacitors || EDLC - Electric Double Layer Capacitors
**Price**: €0.2920
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 64 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Esr | - |
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Capacitance | 2F |
| Voltage(Dc) | 2.7V |
| Lead Spacing | 3.5mm |
| Product Range | GY Series |
| Product Width | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Product Height | 16mm |
| Product Length | - |
| Product Diameter | 8mm |
| Capacitor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Capacitor Terminals | Radial Leaded |
| Capacitance Tolerance | -20%, +50% |
| Lifetime @ Temperature | 1000 hours @ 70°C |
| Capacitor Case / Package | Can |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40°C |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4706299/)
## **DATASHEET**
## **GY SERIES RADIAL LEAD SUPERCAPACITOR**
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The GY series of supercapacitors are cylindrical cells offering excellent value. They are available as single cells, or dual cell modules with a choice of cell balancing options.
## **Features:**
- High power output to support peak current loads.
- On-board energy storage to handle power surges (high capacitance and energy density)
- Long cycle life
## **: Applications**
- Energy Harvesting for wireless sensors
- Peak power support for GSM/GPRS transmission
- Peak power support for low power batteries such as Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries during automatic meter reading data transmission and last gasp transmission at end of battery life
- Peak power support for locks & actuators
- Peak power support for portable drug delivery systems
- Short term bridging power to ride through power Interruptions or for battery hot swap
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## **Electrical Specifications**
## **Single cells Part numbering code**
|G|Y|N|vvv|dd|lll|S|ccc|R|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Model Cylindrical**|**Model Cylindrical**|**# of**
**cells**|**Voltage**|**Diameter**
**(mm)**|**Length**
**(mm)**|**Tolerance**|**Capacitance**
**(µF)**|**Lead format**|
|||1|2R7 = 2.7V|05 = 5
6C = 6.3
08 = 8.0
10 = 10
1B = 12.5
18 = 18
22=22|012 = 12
068 = 68
120 = 120|M ± 20%
S +50% /-20%
V +30% / -10%
P +80% / -20%
N +20%/-0%
T +25% / -5%|Two digits +
number of
zeros.
e.g. 155 = 1.5F|R = radial|
Rated Voltage: 2.7V (Surge 2.85V) Temperature Range: -40C to +70C (-40C ~ +85C @ 2.3V) Parameters measured at 25C
|**CAP-XX Part no.**|**Cap (F)**|**DC ESR**
**Max**
**(mΩ)**|**AC ESR**
**Max @**
**1KHz**
**(mΩ)**|**IL max @**
**72 Hrs**
**(µA)**|**Diameter**
**(mm)**|**Length**
**(mm)**|**Mass**
**(gm)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|GY12R705012V504R|0.5|570|450|1|5|12|0.4|
|GY12R76C012V804R|0.8|440|350|2|6.3|12|0.66|
|GY12R76C012M105R|1|300|240|2|6.3|12|0.65|
|GY12R708012V105R|1|250|200|2|8|12|0.85|
|GY12R708014V205R|2|150|120|4|8|14|1|
|GY12R708020V305R|3|95|75|6|8|20|1.4|
|GY12R708020V335R|3.3|150|100|7|8|20|1.43|
|GY12R708025V505R|5|135|90|10|8|25|1.7|
|GY12R710020V505R|5|113|75|10|10|20|2.1|
|GY12R710020V705R|7|85|65|14|10|20|2.2|
|GY12R710025V106R|10|60|45|20|10|25|2.8|
|GY12R71B020V106R|10|68|45|20|12.5|20|3.4|
|GY12R710030V126R|12|50|40|24|10|30|3.2|
|GY12R71B025V156R|15|40|30|30|12.5|25|4.3|
|GY12R716020V206R|20|35|25|40|16|20|5.9|
|GY12R716025V256R|25|38|25|50|16|25|7.4|
|GY12R716030V356R|35|25|18|70|16|30|8.4|
|GY12R718040V506R|50|24|16|100|18|40|13.6|
|GY12R718060V107R|100|25|18|200|18|60|20.3|
|GY12R722045V107R|100|20|16|200|22|45|22.5|
|GY12R722045V127R|120|20|16|240|22|45|22.5|
|GY12R722055V187R|180|20|16|360|22|55|27|
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## **Dual Cell Modules**
## **Part numbering code**
|G|Y|N|vvv|tt|ll|S|ccc|R|B|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Model Cylindrical**|**Model Cylindrical**|**# of**
**cells**|**Voltage**|**Module**
**thickness**
**(mm)**|**Length**
**(mm)**|**Tolerance**|**Cap.**
**(µF)**|**Lead format**|**Balancing**|
|||2|5R5 =
5.5V|8E = 8.5
11 = 11
13 = 13
17 = 17|17 = 17
44 = 44|M ± 20%
S +50% /-20%
V +30% / -10%
P +80% / -20%
N +20%/-0%
T +25% /-5%|Two
digits +
number
of zeros.|of zeros.
R= radial leads
T= Wire &
connector
B= Bent radial
lead|R = Resistor1
N = No
balancing|
1R = A pair of balancing 0402 resistors are used. CAP-XX strongly recommends balancing when operating above 5V to ensure longevity. Please contact CAP-XX for more information. Rated Voltage: 5.5V (Surge 5.7V)
Temperature Range: -40C to +70C (-40 ~ +85C @ 4.5V) Parameters measured at 25C
|**CAP-XX Part no.**|**Cap (F)**|**DC ESR**
**Max (mΩ)**|**AC ESR**
**Max @**
**1KHz (mΩ)**|**IL max @**
**72 Hrs (µA)**|**Thick x**
**Width**
**(mm)**|**Length**
**(mm)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|GY25R55E14V224RN|0.22|1130|900|1|5.5 x 11|14|
|GY25R56E14V334RN|0.33|880|700|2|6.5 x 13|14|
|GY25R56E14S474RN|0.47|900|720|2|6.5 x 13|14|
|GY25R58E16V504RN|0.5|530|420|2|8.5 x 17|16|
|GY25R58E16V105RN|1|330|260|4|8.5 x 17|16|
|GY25R58E22V155RN|1.5|220|170|6|8.5 x 17|22|
|GY25R58E27V255RN|2.5|250|200|10|8.5 x 17|27|
|GY25R51122V255RN|2.5|180|140|10|11 x 21|22|
|GY25R58E32V355RN|3.5|230|180|14|8.5 x 17|32|
|GY25R51122V355RN|3.5|190|150|14|11 x 21|22|
|GY25R51127V505RN|5|140|110|20|11 x 21|27|
|GY25R51323V505RN|5|130|100|20|13 x 26|23|
|GY25R51327V755RN|7.5|100|80|30|13 x 26|27|
|GY25R51724V106RN|10|90|70|40|17 x 33|24|
|GY25R51333V106RN|10|100|80|40|13 x 26|33|
|GY25R51729V126RN|12.5|80|64|50|17 x 33|29|
|GY25R51736V156RN|15|70|56|60|17 x 33|36|
|GY25R51739V206RN|20|70|56|80|17 x 33|39|
|GY25R51943V256RN|25|65|52|100|19 x 37|43|
|GY25R51953V356RN|35|70|56|140|19 x 37|53|
|GY25R51963V506RN|50|65|52|200|19 x 37|63|
Notes:
1. Module consisting of 2 single cells listed on page 2, but not shown in the table above, can be made to order. Please contact CAP-XX.
2. Parts pass IEC62391 Endurance test at rated voltage & temperature.
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## **Dimensions** (all units in mm)
## **GY1 Series Radial Lead 0.5F – 180F**
|ΦD|P|a|Φd|
|---|---|---|---|
|5|2.0|1.5|0.5|
|6.3|2.5|1.5|0.5|
|8|3.5|1.5|0.6|
|10|5|2|0.6|
|12.5|5|2|0.6|
|16|7.5|2|0.8|
|18|7.5|2|0.8|
|22|10|3.5|1|
## **GY2 Series, 0.22F – 50F**
|T|P|Φd|
|---|---|---|
|5.5|7.5|0.5|
|6.5|8.8|0.5|
|8.5|12|0.6|
|11|15.5|0.6|
|13|18|0.6|
|17|24|0.8|
|19|26|0.8|
Note: the colour of the shrink wrap on GY product may be either Blue or Black.
Limited customisations on choice of connector (default 1.25mm pitch, PN A1251), wire and lead length (A, B & C) are possible. Please contact CAP-XX.
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Revision 4.5, Feb 2024 **GY SERIES DATASHEET Typical long-term performance Item Details** Charge and discharge between VR and VR/2 at constant Test condition current for 500,000 cycles. 25˚C Cycle Life ∆C / Cinitial ≤ 30% Final ESR ≤ 4 times of initial value After 1000 hours storage, without charge at 70˚C. High temperature storage ∆C / Cinitial ≤ 30%, ESRFinal ≤ 2x ESRinitial Lifespan After 1000 hours at VR, 70˚C. Endurance ∆C / Cinitial ≤ 30%, ESRFinal ≤ 4x ESRinitial ~~=—~~ ~~**——**~~ Note: The life performance of a supercapacitor is determined by the combination of voltage, temperature, and the duration at said condition. To get a more accurate estimate on ageing of a supercapacitor, please contact CAP-XX.
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## **Measurement of capacitance**
Capacitance is measured at 25C using the method specified by IEC62391 shown in Fig 1. This measures DC capacitance. The capacitor is charged to rated voltage, VR, at constant current, held at rated voltage for at least 30 minutes and then discharged at constant current. The time taken to discharge from 0.8 x VR to 0.4 x VR is measured to calculate capacitance as:
C = I x (T1 – T2)/(V1 – V2)
**Fig 1: GY12R708012V105R Capacitance measurement**
In this case, C = 1A x (1.416-0.3)s /(2.16 – 1.08)V = 1.03F, which is well within the 1F +30% / - 10% tolerance for a GY12R708012V105R cell.
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## **Measurement of DC ESR**
Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) is measured at 25C by applying a step load current to the supercapacitor and measuring the resulting voltage drop. CAP-XX waits for a delay of 200µs after the step current is applied to ensure the voltage and current have settled. In this case, for a GY12R708012V105R the ESR is measured as 140mV/1A = 140mΩ which is well below the specified maximum of 250mΩ.
## **Fig 2: GY12R708012V105R ESR Measurement**
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## **Measurement of Leakage Current**
Leakage current is measured by holding the supercapacitor at rated voltage at 25C and charging it through a low value current limit resistor, in this case, 28. After the current through the 28 resistor has decayed the supercapacitor is then held on charge with a higher value sense resistor, typically 1KΩ or 2.2KΩ, and the voltage is measured across this resistor to determine leakage current. The leakage current decays over time as shown in Fig 3 which shows the average leakage current for 4 samples each of 1F, 2F, 5F and 10F supercapacitors. The datasheet quotes the maximum values after 72hrs. Leakage current decays to its final equilibrium value after ~120hrs, typically ~1µA/F as shown in Fig 3.
**Fig 3: Leakage current measurement**
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## **Variation in DC Capacitance and ESR with temperature**
Figure 4 shows that DC capacitance does not vary significantly over the operating temperature range of -40C to +70C.
**Fig 4: Typical variation in Capacitance over the operating temperature range**
Figure 5 shows variation in DC ESR over the operating temperature range.
**Fig 5: Typical variation in DC ESR over the operating temperature range**
From Figure 5, ESRDC at -40C varies from ~2.6x to 1.1x ESRDC at room temperature depending on the part. ESRDC at 70C is ~90% of ESRDC at room temperature. The variation in ESR with temperature is due to the change in the mobility of ions in solution in the electrolyte and the characteristics of the activated carbon used in that part.
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## **Peak Current**
Peak current is limited by Vrated/(ESR + RL) where RL is the load resistance including parasitic resistance such as PCB traces. The current then decays and is given by:
[Vrated/(ESR + RL)].e[-t/[(ESR+RL).C]]
where t = time in seconds. At high peak current, the supercapacitor discharges rapidly so that self heating due to the high current is negligible. Table 1 Shows short circuit current for a range of supercapacitors initially charged to 2.7V at the instant the short circuit is applied and after 100ms. It also shows the temperature increase recorded due to the short circuit.
**Table 1:**
|**Table 1:**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|Capacitance
(F)|Instantaneous
peak current
(A)|Current after
100ms (A)|Temperature
rise (C)|
|10|78|40|3.7|
|5|51|30|2.6|
|2|35|14|1.6|
|1|28|9|1|
In all cases the temperature rise is not significant. A one-time peak current pulse is only limited by the ESRDC + Load resistance, not by any thermal limitations.
The voltage drop when a constant current pulse of duration is applied =
VINIT – VFINAL= I.ESRDC + I./C
Where:
I = constant current
= duration of constant current
VINIT = the initial voltage when the current pulse is first applied
VFINAL = the supercap voltage at the end of the pulse
Re-arranging terms, the maximum current that can be sustained for a time , when the supercapacitor is initially charged to rated voltage, VR, and discharged to VMIN, the minimum voltage that supports the given application =
**==> picture [90 x 28] intentionally omitted <==**
Note that if the duration of the constant current, , is short then you will need to use Ceff() accurately determine the voltage drop, or the max current for a given voltage drop over time . Please see the section on Effective Capacitance in this datasheet.
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## **Maximum Continuous Current**
Continuous current flow into/out of the supercapacitor will cause self-heating, which limits the maximum continuous current the supercapacitor can handle. This is measured by a current square wave with 50% duty cycle, charging the supercapacitor to rated voltage at a constant current, and then discharging the supercapacitor to half rated voltage at the same constant current value. For a square wave with 50% duty cycle, the RMS current is the same as the current amplitude. Fig 6 shows the increase in temperature as a function of RMS current for various GY12R7 series supercapacitors.
**Fig 6: Self heating with RMS current for various supercapacitors**
From Fig 6, the maximum RMS current in an application can be calculated. For example, if the ambient temperature is 40C, and the maximum operating temperature for the supercapacitor is 70C, then the maximum RMS current for a 10F supercapacitor should be limited to 4.2A, which causes a 30C temperature increase.
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## **Effective capacitance (Ceff)**
Effective capacitance is the capacitance seen for short pulse widths. Due to the supercapacitor’s frequency response, for shorter pulse widths there will be less capacitance available than the DC capacitance. In Fig 7, consider the voltage drop due to capacitance after 10ms = 2.662V – 2.654V = 8mV. Therefore Ceff(10ms) = Discharge_Current x 10ms/Voltage drop(10ms) = 1.05A x 0.01s/0.008V = 1.3F. The voltage drop due to capacitance after 100ms = 2.662V – 2.636V = 26mV, hence Ceff(100ms) = 1.05A x 0.1s/0.026V = 4.0F. Fig 8 shows Ceff as a % of DC capacitance for the GY series of supercapacitors.
**==> picture [462 x 286] intentionally omitted <==**
**----- Start of picture text -----**
2.7 5
2.696V
Voltage
4.5
Discharge_Current
2.68 VESR 4
Slope = Discharge_Current/Ceff(10ms) 3.5
2.662V
2.66 3
Slope = Discharge_Current/Ceff(100ms)
2.654V
2.5
Rounded leading edge of the
2.64 2
capacitance discharge due to 2.636V
the freq response of the
supercapacitor 1.5
Discharge_Current = 1.05A
2.62 1
0.5
2.6 0
-0.01 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.1 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15
Time (s)
Voltage (V) Current (A)
**----- End of picture text -----**
**Fig 7: Discharge pulse illustrating the concept of Ceff**
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**Fig 8: Typical effective capacitance range for GY 2.7V series supercapacitors**
For any given pulse width, T, with a constant discharge current IDISCH, the voltage drop is given by:
Vdrop = IDISCH x ESR + IDISCH x T/Ceff(T)
Where Ceff(T) = DC capacitance x % at time T read from Fig 8.
Shorter pulses need less capacitance to support them, so the supercapacitors can support short pulses despite their slow frequency response.
## **Balancing options**
In many applications a voltage > 2.7V but ≤ 5.5V is required. For these applications 2 supercapacitor cells are connected in series in dual cell modules such as the CAP-XX GY2 series which is rated to 5.5V.
Our experimental data shows in most cases these dual cylindrical cells modules self-balance sufficiently to ensure long life. However, under harsh operating condition, such as large temperature swing, high charge/discharge current, CAP-XX recommend the use of a balancing solution to ensure longevity.
In the GY2 series modules there is a PCB connecting the 2 cells. The voltage between the 2 cells must be balanced. This PCB can have one of two balancing options:
1. Option “R” as the last character in the GY2 series part number. A pair of balancing resistors are fitted, one resistor across each cell. The balancing resistors increase leakage current drawn by the module. Thus the value of the resistor should be carefully chosen by the customer during ordering.
2. Option “N” as the last character in the GY2 series part number. No balancing is included.
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If the application uses a supercapacitor charging IC that has an integrated supercapacitor midpoint balancing circuit, or there is a balancing circuit on the PCB, then order 2 x GY1 cells and place them in series. This makes the midpoint available to your balancing circuit. The dimensions of 2 GY1 cells placed next to each other are the same as a shrink wrapped GY2 series cell, refer to Dimensions on page 4 of this datasheet. Refer to the Application Whitepaper on Supercapacitor Cell Balancing under the DESIGN AIDS section of the CAP-XX website, www.cap-xx.com for more information on cell balancing.
## **Storage**
CAP-XX recommends storing supercapacitors in their original packaging in an air conditioned room, preferably at < 30C and < 50% relative humidity. CAP-XX supercapacitors can be stored at any temperature not exceeding their maximum operating temperature but storage at continuous high temperature and humidity is not recommended and will cause premature ageing.
- Do not store supercapacitors in the following environments:
- High temperature / high humidity
- 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 environments subjected to shock and vibration
## **Soldering**
When soldering it is important to not over-heat the supercapacitor to not adversely affect its performance. CAP-XX recommends that only the leads come in contact with solder and not the supercapacitor body.
## Hand Soldering
Heat transfers from the leads into to the supercapacitor body, so the soldering iron temperature should be < 350C soldering time should be kept to the minimum possible and be less than 4 seconds.
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## Wave Soldering
The PCB should be pre-heated only from the bottom and for < 60 secs with temperature ≤ 100C on the top side of the board for PCBs ≥ 0.8mm thick. The table below lists suggested solder temperatures.
Solder temperature C Suggested solder time (s) 220 7 240 7 250 5 ~~OE~~ 260 3 Reflow Soldering Do not use reflow soldering on this family of EDLC.
## **Transportation**
All the supercapacitor cells in this datasheet store < 0.3Wh energy. The energy in watt-hours is calculated as: ½ x Capacitance x Vrated[2] /3600. The largest cell in this range is 100F, so stored energy = ½ x 100 x 2.7[2] /3600 = 0.101Wh. Under regulation UN3499 there is no restriction on shipping these supercapacitors. Their shipping description is “Electrical Capacitors” with harmonized shipping code 8532.29.0040.
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