LGY1C153MELZ40

The LGY1C153MELZ40 is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGY long-life assurance series. It provides 15 mF (15,000 µF) capacitance at a 16 V rated voltage in a radial can with snap-in mounting, designed for demanding industrial power environments.

Engineered for applications that require dependable bulk energy storage and sustained ripple handling, this capacitor is specified for 5000 hours of endurance under rated ripple current at 105°C and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• High Capacitance — 15 mF (15,000 µF) nominal capacitance provides significant bulk energy storage for smoothing and hold-up in power systems.
• Rated Voltage — 16 V DC rated voltage suitable for low-voltage power rails and supply filtering.
• Long-Life Endurance — Specified to withstand 5000 hours of D.C. bias plus rated ripple current at 105°C with capacitance change within ±25% and leakage current within initial specified limits after the test.
• Operating Temperature Range — –40°C to +105°C for operation across a wide industrial temperature range.
• Ripple Current Capability — 2.7 A at 120 Hz and 3.105 A at 50 kHz; frequency coefficient data available in the series datasheet to scale ripple capability with frequency.
• Leakage Current Specification — Leakage current meets I ≤ 3√CV (µA) after 5 minutes application of rated voltage at 20°C (C in µF, V in volts).
• Impedance Stability at Low Temperature — Specified impedance ratios of Z(–25°C)/Z(+20°C) = 4 and Z(–40°C)/Z(+20°C) = 20 for rated voltages in the series.
• Package and Mounting — Radial can, snap-in terminal type for secure board mounting in through-hole assemblies.
• Polarized — Designed for polarized DC applications; follow polarity guidance in assembly.
• RoHS Compliant — Conforms to RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and energy storage where sustained ripple performance and long operating life at elevated temperatures are required.
• Ballast Systems — Suited for ballast applications that demand dependable capacitance and endurance under continuous ripple stress.
• General Purpose Power Filtering — Use in low-voltage DC rails for smoothing, hold-up, and decoupling in equipment designed for industrial environments.

Unique Advantages

• Long-duration reliability: Endurance rating of 5000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current supports prolonged operation in high-temperature power applications.
• Substantial energy storage: 15,000 µF at 16 V supplies significant bulk capacitance for smoothing and transient support, reducing the need for parallel components.
• High ripple handling: Specified ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz enable designers to size the capacitor for both mains-frequency and higher-frequency switching environments.
• Robust temperature capability: –40°C to +105°C operating range allows deployment across a wide set of industrial thermal conditions.
• Secure through-hole mounting: Snap-in terminal radial can for mechanical stability in heavy‑vibration or high-reliability assemblies.
• Measured electrical control: Leakage current and tan δ specifications (tan δ max 0.50 at 16 V) provide predictable behavior for power design verification.

Why Choose LGY1C153MELZ40?

LGY1C153MELZ40 positions itself for designs that prioritize long-term reliability and high-capacitance bulk storage in industrial power environments. Its 5000-hour endurance at 105°C, defined ripple current ratings, and wide operating temperature range make it well suited for engineers specifying components for power supplies and ballast systems where sustained performance matters.

Use this component when you need a polarized, snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor that combines high capacitance at low voltage with series-level specifications for endurance, leakage, and impedance stability.

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