LGU1E153MELB

The LGU1E153MELB from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LGU series, rated at 15 mF and 25 V. It is a polarized, radial can (snap-in) capacitor specified for general-purpose use and designed for applications requiring sustained ripple handling and high-temperature endurance.

Key value is reliability under elevated temperatures: this part endures 3000 hours of rated ripple-current application at 105°C and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for designs that need stable bulk capacitance and long-term performance in demanding thermal environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Tolerance — 15 mF nominal capacitance with tolerance of ±20% at 120 Hz, 20°C, providing a defined bulk energy storage characteristic for power designs.
• Rated Voltage & Polarization — Rated at 25 V DC and polarized; suitable where a polarized aluminum electrolytic is specified.
• High-Temperature Endurance — Specified to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple-current application at 105°C, with post-test limits of ±20% capacitance change and leakage current within initial specified values.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current: 3.13 A at 120 Hz and 3.599 A at 50 kHz, supporting continuous AC ripple handling at those frequencies.
• Operating Temperature Range — −40°C to +105°C, supporting operation across common industrial temperature conditions.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-style snap-in construction for secure board mounting; physical dimensions listed as L: 3.5 × D: 3 cm for layout planning.
• RoHS Compliant — Conforms to RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for environmental regulatory requirements.

Typical Applications

• General Purpose — Designated for general-purpose applications where a polarized aluminum electrolytic with 15 mF/25 V characteristics and high-temperature endurance is required.

Unique Advantages

• High-temperature reliability: With a 3000-hour endurance at 105°C under rated ripple-current, the part supports designs that must maintain capacitance and leakage performance after prolonged thermal stress.
• Defined ripple performance: Specified ripple currents at 120 Hz (3.13 A) and 50 kHz (3.599 A) allow designers to assess thermal and ripple-related behavior precisely for power subsystem design.
• Clear electrical specification: 15 mF nominal capacitance and ±20% tolerance provide predictable bulk storage characteristics for energy smoothing and decoupling in circuits calling for that capacitance and voltage rating.
• Robust mounting option: Snap-in radial can package simplifies board installation and mechanical retention for through-hole assemblies.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance supports deployment in products requiring restricted-substance conformity.

Why Choose LGU1E153MELB?

The LGU1E153MELB is positioned for designers who need a polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor with substantial capacitance (15 mF), a 25 V rating, and proven endurance at elevated temperature. Its snap-in radial can package and specified ripple-current capabilities make it suitable for assemblies that require stable bulk capacitance and predictable ripple handling over long operating periods.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the LGU series and compliant with RoHS, this capacitor is a practical choice for engineers seeking a reliable, well-specified component for general-purpose power and energy-storage applications where thermal endurance and clear electrical specifications matter.

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