LGY1E153MELA45

The LGY1E153MELA45 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in terminal, radial can package, offering 15,000 µF capacitance at a 25 V rating. It is designed for long-life operation with a high operating temperature limit and RoHS compliance.

Targeted at industrial power electronics and general-purpose power systems, this part provides bulk energy storage and smoothing with a long-life assurance of 5,000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple conditions, making it suitable for applications that demand dependable performance.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 15,000 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 25 V and capacitance tolerance of ±20% at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Temperature Range & Lifetime — Operating temperature range of −40°C to +105°C, with endurance specified as 5,000 hours at 105°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current.
• Construction & Mounting — Snap-in terminal, radial can package; package dimensions: L: 4.5 × D: 2.5 cm and maximum seated height 1.772 inch.
• Ripple Current — Specified ripple handling of 2.9 A at 120 Hz and 3.335 A at 50 kHz; frequency coefficients for rated ripple current are provided in the series datasheet.
• Polarization & Leakage — Polarized electrolytic capacitor with series leakage current specification I ≤ 3√CV (µA) after 5 minutes at 20°C, as defined in the datasheet.
• Compliance & Marking — RoHS compliant; sleeve marked with white lettering on black sleeve per series documentation.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk energy storage and smoothing in industrial converters and power supplies where long-term ripple endurance and temperature resilience are required.
• Ballast Circuits — Designed for use in ballast applications noted by the series documentation for dependable performance under sustained ripple conditions.
• General-Purpose Power Systems — Suitable for general-purpose filtering and bulk capacitance in power systems that need high capacitance and long-life operation.

Unique Advantages

• Long operational life: Qualification for 5,000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current provides clear endurance data for reliability planning.
• High bulk capacitance in a snap-in package: 15,000 µF available in a snap-in radial can for robust mounting and straightforward PCB integration.
• Wide operating temperature range: −40°C to +105°C supports a broad range of industrial environments.
• Defined ripple specifications: Published ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz and frequency coefficients in the datasheet aid accurate thermal and lifetime design calculations.
• RoHS compliance: Conforms to RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for restricted substances.

Why Choose LGY1E153MELA45?

The LGY1E153MELA45 positions itself as a reliable, long-life bulk capacitor for designs that require substantial capacitance, clear ripple handling specifications, and sustained operation at elevated temperatures. Its snap-in radial can construction and defined endurance characteristics make it a practical choice for engineers specifying components for industrial power supplies, ballast circuits, and other general-purpose power systems.

Choosing this part provides verifiable performance parameters—including capacitance, rated voltage, operating temperature range, lifetime at 105°C, and ripple current figures—allowing straightforward integration into designs with predictable long-term value and compliance to RoHS requirements.

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