SCC Series
Automotive Grade Cylindrical SuperCapacitors
The new series of cylindrical electrochemical double-layer capacitors offers automotive grade, qualified
by AEC-Q200, solutions with 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.

FEATURESAPPLICATIONS

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Vdc 3.0V
Cap values from 10F – 100F
High pulse power capability
Low ESR
Low leakage current
Pass AEC-Q200 (Internal
KYOCERA AVX Specifications)

Camera Flash Systems
Energy Harvesting
GSM/GPRS PulseApplications
UPS/Industrial
Wireless Alarms
Remote Metering
eLatch (Safety, Normal operation)

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Scanners
Toys and Games
Automotive
eCall (Safety)
Motor Stabilization
eVideoPower Backup

HOW TO ORDER

SCC

V

40

E

506

S

R

B

Q

SeriesSuperCap
Cylindrical

DiameterV = 18mm

Case Length
Two digits
represent caselength in mm

VoltageCode
E = 3.0V

Capacitance Code
1st two digits represent
significant figures 3rd
digit represents multiplier(number of zeros to follow)
in µF

Tolerance
S = +30%/-10%

Lead Format
R = Radial Lead

Package
B = Bulk

Custom Code
Q = Automotive* Inquire about availability for Radial Leads only**Inquire about availability

QUALITY INSPECTIONSTERMINATIONOPERATING TEMPERATURE

Parts are tested for Life Cycle, hightemperature
load
life,
temperature
characteristics, vibration resistance, andhumidity characteristics. See page 2 for more
information.

These SuperCapacitors are compatible withhand soldering and wave soldering processes,
so long as appropriate precautions arefollowed. See "Soldering Recommendations"on page 54 for more information.

-40°C to +65°C @ 3.0V
-40°C to +85°C @ 2.5V

LEAD-FREE COMPATIBLECOMPONENTFor RoHS compliant products,
please select correct termination style.

The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or available
online at www.kyocera-avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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RATING & PART NUMBER REFERENCE
Part Number

Diameter(mm)

Length(mm)

Rated
Capacitance(F)

CapacitanceTolerance

Rated
Voltage(V)

SCCV40E506SRBQ

18

40

50

+30%/-10%

3.0/2.5*

Rated
Temperature(°C)

DCL Max@ 72 Hrs(µA)

ESR Max@ 1000 Hz(mΩ)

ESR Max
@ DC
(mΩ)

Peak
Current(A)

Power
Density(W/kg)Max
Energy(Wh)

EnergyDensity(Wh/kg)

75

18

20

37.50

4154

0.0625

4.81

Radial Lead
65/85**with appropriate voltage derating operating temperature can be extended to 85°C

QUALIFICATION TEST SUMMARY
Test

Test Method

Parameter

LimitsLife Cycle

Capacitors are cycled between rated voltage and half-rated
voltage under constant current at +25°C for 500,000 cycles

Capacitance
ESR
Appearance≥70% of spec value≤200% of spec value
No remarkable defects

High Temperature
Load Life

Voltage: Rated Voltage

Capacitance
ESR
Appearance≥70% of spec value≤200% of spec value
No remarkable defects

Capacitance
ESR
Appearance≥70% of spec value≤200% of spec value
No remarkable defects

Capacitance
ESR
Appearance≥70% of spec value≤200% of spec value
No remarkable defects

Storage
Temperature
Characteristics
Vibration
Resistance2

Temperature: +85°C
Test Duration: 1,000 hours
Storage Duration: 2 years
No LoadTemperature: +35°C
MIL-STD-202G Method 204/213

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QUALITY AND RELIABILITYCAPACITANCE VS. TEMPERATURE

Percent of 25°C Reading

200%
150%
100%
50%
0%

-40°C

-20°C

0°C

20°C

40°C

60°C

80°C

60°C

80°C

60°C

80°C

Percent of 25°C Reading

Temperature (ºC)

700%
600%
500%
400%
300%
200%
100%
0%
-40°C

LEAKAGE CURRENT VS. TEMPERATURE

-20°C

0°C

20°C

40°C

Temperatue (ºC)

EQUIVALENT SERIES RESISTANCE VS. TEMPERATURE

Percent of 25°C Reading

300%
250%
200%
150%
100%
50%
0%
-40°C

-20°C

0°C

20°C

40°C

Temperature (°C)

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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSRADIAL LEAD TYPE 1F – 100F
L ± 2.0 mm

øD+1.0/-0mm

Cap (F)

D (mm)L (mm)P (mm)d (mm)

50

18

40

8

0.8

SOLDERING RECOMMENDATIONSWhen 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, potentiallydamaging the PCB or other components, and significantly reduce the life of the capacitor.
PRECAUTION: For all products with shrink wrap sleeves, washing in any type of cleaning agent is prohibited. During all soldering processes, it’s recommended to protect the shrink
wrap from any kind of liquid (including but not limited to: water, strong acid, strong alkali, strong oxidizing solutions, and strong solvents) to avoid the risk of damage, cracking, andfading of the outer shrink wrap.

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 thesoldering 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 can cause heat to transfer to the body of the SuperCapacitor, potentially damaging the electrical properties of the SuperCapacitor.

WAVE SOLDERING/ SELECTIVE WAVE SOLDERING
Only use wave soldering or selective 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.

Wave Soldering
Solder Temperature (ºC)

Suggested Solder
Time (s)Maximum Solder
Time (s)

220

7

9

240

7

9

250

5

7

260

3

5

Selective Wave Soldering
Solder Temperature (ºC)

Suggested Solder
Time (s)Maximum Solder
Time (s)

290

2

4

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The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or available
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TEST METHODSIEC CAPACITANCE TEST METHOD
Procedure:Charge module under constant current to rated voltage at room temperature, then hold 10 minutes on charge under constant voltage. After
10 minutes, discharge under constant current (as shown in chart below), recording voltage at V1, V2, and time intervals at t1 and t2. Use thecapacitance formula to determine cap value.

Voltage
(V)

10
30min
min

VR

I – Discharge Current, 4 × C × VR (mA)

V3 ESR DropV1

VR – Rated Voltage (V)V1 – Initial Test Voltage, 80% Of VR (V)V2 – Final Test Voltage, 40% Of VR (V)t1 – Initial Test Time (s)T2 – Final Test Time (s)

V2

C=

t2

t1

DC ESR MEASUREMENT

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Rest 10 Seconds
Charge under constant current (I1) to rated voltage (VR)Rest 5 seconds
Rest 10 seconds, record V3 and t4
Discharge under constant current (I2) to half rated voltage,
Record I2, V4, And t5• Rest 2 seconds, record V5 And t6
Repeat steps 1-6 recording I, V, And t accordingly, finally discharging to
below 0.1V under constant current (I2).

• Two cycle discharge capacitances: Cdch1 = I2 ×
• Discharge capacitance: Cdch =(Cdch1 + Cdch2)(t5 − t4)
V3 - V4; Cdch2 = I2 ×

50% VR(t11−t10 )(V9−V10 )2• Two cycle discharge DC ESR: ESRdch1 =• Discharge DC ESR: ESRdch =V1 - V2Time (s)A six-step ESRDC test method is illustrated to theright and carried out as follows:

Formulas to calculate:I × (t2 − t1)(V5 −V4)

I2(ESRdch1+ ESRdch2);ESRdch2=(V11 −V10)
I2

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Note: I1 = I2 = 75mA/F, the rated capacitance in the chart means discharge capacitance, and DC ESR (ESRDC) means discharge DC resistance.

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TEST METHODS (continued)
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS CURRENT• This is the maximum current when temperature rise of the supercapacitor during its operation is less than 15°C

MAXIMUM PEAK CURRENT• This is the maximum current during 1 second time interval (dt)

POWER DENSITY• Power Density = (0.12*V2 / RDC ) / mass

ENERGY DENSITY• Energy Density = (½ CV2) / (3600*mass)

POLARITY AND REVERSE VOLTAGE
For product consistency and optimum performance, it is recommended that the capacitor be connected with polarity indicated. Reversing polarity could resultin permanent damage to the circuit including much higher leakage current for a short duration of time and the life time of the supercapacitors 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
Time to Failure equation:( −Q )t ∝ Vn × e kT

where V is the operating voltage, Q is the activation energy in electron volts (eV), k is the Boltzmann constant in eV, and T is the operating temperature in Kelvin(K). 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 supercapacitor end of life is when the equivalent series resistance, ESR, increases to 200% of the specified value and the capacitance
drops by 30% from specified value. Typically a supercapacitor shows an initial “jump” in the ESR value and then levels off. If the supercapacitors are exposed
to excessive temperatures the ESR will show a continuous degradation (increase). In the extreme case, if the temperature or voltage are substantially higher
than the rated specifications, this could result in the part venting and the product showing a faster degradation of capacitance and ESR, which may be manytimes the specified value.

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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONSREGULATORYWARNINGS• To Avoid Short Circuit, after usage or test, SuperCapacitor 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 SuperCapacitor, 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

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UL 810A
RoHS Compliant
REACH Compliant
Halogen free according to IEC 61249-2-21: 2003 and IPC/JEDEC-JSTD-709

STORAGE
Capacitors may be stored within the temperature range of -40°C to +70°C
with humidity < 60%. Lower storage temperature is preferred as it extends
the shelf life of the capacitor. Product over one year and within two years ofthe date code, we recommend recharging the product at the beginning ofuse for at least 24 hours.
Optimum storage conditions are as follows:••••

25°C and RH ≤ 60% without voltage applied
Not in direct sunlight
Not in direct contact with water, salt oil or other chemicals
Not in direct contact with corrosive materials, acids, alkalis, or
toxic gases• Not in dusty environments• Not in environments with shock and vibration conditions

Not subjected to US DOT or IATA regulations
UN3499, <10Wh, Non-Hazardous Goods
International shipping description – “Electronic Products – Capacitor”

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