LGU1E153MELA

The LGU1E153MELA from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LGU series, rated 25 V with 15,000 µF (15 mF) capacitance. It is a polarized, radial can snap-in type designed for general-purpose applications that require high bulk capacitance and stable performance across a wide temperature range.

Key value propositions include a robust 3000-hour endurance at 105°C under rated ripple current, RoHS compliance, and mounting-friendly snap-in terminals supplied in tray packing for assembly.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 15,000 µF (15 mF) nominal capacitance at a rated voltage of 25 V, with tolerance of −20% to +20%.
• Snap-in Radial Can — Snap-in terminal mounting and radial can package for secure panel or PCB installation; supplied in tray packing for production handling.
• High-Temperature Endurance — Designed to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C, per LGU series endurance specification.
• Ripple Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple current of 3.27 A at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 3.7605 A at 100 kHz, supporting steady AC stress handling.
• Loss and Leakage — Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) max 0.40 (measured at 20°C, 120 Hz) and leakage current specified at 1830 µA.
• Operating Temperature Range — −40°C to +105°C operating range to suit a variety of thermal environments.
• Compact Footprint — Dimensions φ25 × 45 mm provide substantial capacitance in a compact can size appropriate for space-constrained designs.
• Regulatory — RoHS-compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose electronic systems — Provides bulk capacitance for circuits requiring 15,000 µF at 25 V in general-purpose designs.
• High-temperature assemblies — Suitable where sustained operation at elevated temperatures (up to 105°C) and long endurance (3000 hours) are required.
• Panel or board-mount installations — Snap-in terminal and radial can package allow secure mechanical mounting in assemblies supplied in tray packing for production workflows.

Unique Advantages

• High bulk capacitance at low voltage — 15,000 µF at 25 V provides substantial energy storage for designs needing large capacitance in a single component.
• Designed for sustained ripple stress — Rated ripple currents at both low and high frequencies with 3000-hour endurance at 105°C improve long-term reliability under AC loading.
• Compact can size — φ25 × 45 mm dimensions deliver large capacitance in a compact footprint to help optimize board space.
• Assembly-ready packaging — Tray packing supports production handling and placement of snap-in components.
• Specified loss and leakage characteristics — tan δ (0.40 at 20°C, 120 Hz) and a defined leakage current (1830 µA) enable predictable electrical behavior in designs.
• RoHS compliance — Meets RoHS directive requirements for environmentally restricted substances.

Why Choose LGU1E153MELA?

The LGU1E153MELA combines high-capacitance performance with snap-in mechanical reliability and long-term thermal endurance, making it suitable for designers who need a robust, general-purpose aluminum electrolytic solution at 25 V. Its specified ripple current ratings, loss factor, and leakage current give engineers measurable parameters for system design and thermal budgeting.

This part is positioned for production use, supplied in tray packing and listed as mass production—appropriate for teams requiring consistent availability and clear specification data from a known series (LGU) by Nichicon.

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