LLS1C153MELA

The LLS1C153MELA is an aluminum electrolytic, snap-in terminal capacitor from Nichicon's LLS series, specified for general-purpose applications. It delivers large bulk capacitance in a radial, can-style snap-in package with an 85°C rated ambient life specification.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Rated Voltage 15,000 µF (15 mF) nominal capacitance at a rated voltage of 16 V with ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Endurance Designed to meet endurance requirements after 3,000 hours at 85°C when subjected to D.C. bias plus rated ripple current.
• Ripple Current Performance Low-frequency ripple current: 3,640 mA at 120 Hz; high-frequency ripple current: 4,186 mA at 50 kHz, enabling sustained ripple handling across common supply frequencies.
• Dielectric Loss & Leakage Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) max. 0.50 at 20°C, 120 Hz for 16 V parts; specified leakage current of 1,460 µA.
• Operating Temperature Range Rated for −40°C to +85°C operation.
• Package & Mounting Radial can, snap-in terminal type; physical size φ25 × 30L (approximately 3.0 × 2.5 cm). Supplied in tray packing. Part is in mass production.
• Regulatory RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power systems — Bulk capacitance and snap-in mounting make this capacitor suitable where high capacitance and secure board retention are required.
• Power filtering and smoothing — Large 15,000 µF capacitance supports energy storage and smoothing of DC rails within the 16 V rating.
• Industrial electronics — Endurance rating (3,000 h at 85°C) and specified ripple handling accommodate continuous-power environments.

Unique Advantages

• High bulk capacitance: 15,000 µF provides substantial energy storage for decoupling and smoothing tasks without combining multiple smaller parts.
• Rated ripple capability: Specified ripple currents at both low (120 Hz) and high (50 kHz) frequencies support reliable operation across common switching and line-frequency conditions.
• Validated endurance: Meets specified performance after 3,000 hours at 85°C under rated ripple current, offering predictable long-term behavior in warm operating environments.
• Secure snap-in mounting: Radial, can-style snap-in terminals simplify mechanical retention for vertical board installation and assembly.
• RoHS compliant and production-ready: Compliant to RoHS and available in tray packing with mass production status for volume designs.

Why Choose LLS1C153MELA?

LLS1C153MELA combines high bulk capacitance with defined ripple-handling capability and a 3,000-hour endurance rating at 85°C, making it a clear choice for designs that require substantial energy storage in a snap-in radial package. Its operating range of −40°C to +85°C and RoHS compliance support deployment in a wide set of general-purpose power applications.

This part is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams specifying a straightforward, production-ready aluminum electrolytic solution where verified ripple performance, large capacitance, and mechanical snap-in retention are priorities.

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