LGY1C153MELA35

The LGY1C153MELA35 from Nichicon is a 15,000 µF, 16 V aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap‑in terminal radial can designed for demanding industrial applications. It is part of the LGY series long‑life assurance family and is intended for systems that require dependable bulk energy storage and ripple handling.

Designed for general‑purpose industrial power supplies and ballast applications, this polarized snap‑in capacitor combines high capacitance with a long endurance rating for reliable operation in elevated temperature environments.

Key Features

• High Capacitance — 15,000 µF (15 mF) provides substantial bulk energy storage for smoothing and hold‑up in power systems.
• Rated Voltage — 16 V DC rating suitable for low‑voltage industrial power rails and intermediate bus applications.
• Snap‑In Mounting — Snap‑in terminal radial can package simplifies secure chassis or PCB mounting for high‑current power assemblies.
• Long Life Endurance — Rated for 5,000 hours of ripple current application at 105°C, supporting extended operation under elevated temperature stress.
• Operating Temperature Range — Specified from −40°C to +105°C to cover a wide range of industrial environments.
• Ripple Current Specs — 2.7 A at 120 Hz and 3.105 A at 50 kHz, with frequency coefficients provided for other frequencies to aid thermal and ripple design.
• Capacitance Tolerance & Polarization — ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C; polarized capacitor for correct DC installation.
• RoHS Compliant — Conforms to RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for restricted substances.
• Compact Footprint — Physical size L: 3.5 × D: 2.5 cm for designers managing board and chassis space.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk smoothing and hold‑up where high reliability and extended ripple endurance at elevated temperature are required.
• Ballast Circuits — Energy storage and ripple filtering in ballast applications as recommended for the LGY series.
• General Purpose Power Systems — Filtering and decoupling for low‑voltage power rails in industrial control equipment.

Unique Advantages

• Long Endurance at High Temperature — 5,000 hours at 105°C of ripple application means predictable performance over extended operating cycles under thermal stress.
• High Bulk Capacitance — 15,000 µF reduces the number of parallel components needed for equivalent energy storage, simplifying BOM and layout.
• Clear Ripple Specifications — Rated ripple currents at 120 Hz and 50 kHz plus frequency coefficients let engineers model thermal rise and lifetime impact precisely.
• Industry‑Oriented Mounting — Snap‑in radial can provides a robust mechanical and electrical connection for high‑current assemblies in industrial equipment.
• Wide Temperature Range — −40°C to +105°C rating supports deployment across varied industrial environments without derating for temperature extremes listed.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS conformity supports environmentally conscious product designs and supply chain requirements.

Why Choose LGY1C153MELA35?

LGY1C153MELA35 is positioned for engineers who need substantial bulk capacitance combined with long endurance under elevated temperatures. Its snap‑in terminal construction and clear ripple/current specifications make it straightforward to integrate into industrial power supplies, ballast circuits, and other general‑purpose power systems where reliability and predictable lifetime matter.

This part is suitable for designs that prioritize long operational life at high ambient temperature, predictable ripple performance, and compliance with RoHS requirements. Choosing a capacitor from the Nichicon LGY long‑life assurance series supports maintenance of system robustness and simplifies thermal and ripple budgeting during design.

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