UPA1A152MPD

The UPA1A152MPD is a Nichicon UPA-series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a miniature radial-lead can. It delivers 1.5 mF capacitance at a 10 V rating with low impedance and high ripple-current capability, optimized for switching power supplies and general-purpose power filtering.

Designed for compact power designs, the part combines low ESR, RoHS compliance, and a wide operating temperature range to support reliable performance in demanding thermal and ripple environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.5 mF (1500 μF) rated at 10 V with ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C for stable bulk energy storage.
• Low Impedance — Specified impedance of 70 mΩ to minimize voltage drop and losses under load.
• High Ripple Current — Rated ripple currents of 1.266 A at 120 Hz and 1.49 A at 10 kHz to handle switching supply ripple and high-frequency content.
• Thermal and Long-Life Performance — Operates from −55°C to +105°C with a specified lifetime of 4000 hours at 105°C.
• Radial Lead Package — Through-hole radial lead, can-style package with 5 mm lead spacing and compact dimensions (L: 2 × D: 1 cm) for PCB-mounted power applications.
• Polarized Construction — Polarized aluminum electrolytic design for typical DC power rail use.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Series-Level Advantages — UPA series offers lower impedance and smaller case size compared to UPW, delivering high ripple-current capability in a compact form.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Output filtering and ripple smoothing using the low impedance and high ripple-current capability.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Bulk decoupling and energy storage on DC rails in a wide range of electronic equipment.
• High-Ripple Current Circuits — Power stages and modules that present significant ripple at both low and high frequencies, utilizing the part’s specified ripple ratings at 120 Hz and 10 kHz.

Unique Advantages

• Low ESR for Reduced Losses: 70 mΩ impedance helps limit ESR-related heating and voltage drop in power rails.
• Compact Footprint: Small case dimensions (L: 2 × D: 1 cm) and radial-lead construction save board area compared to larger electrolytic options.
• High Ripple Handling: Specified ripple currents at 120 Hz and 10 kHz enable reliable performance across switching and HF content.
• Wide Temperature Range: −55°C to +105°C operation provides robustness across varied thermal environments.
• Endurance at Elevated Temperature: 4000 hours at 105°C supports designs requiring long-term stability under thermal stress.
• RoHS Compliance: Meets current RoHS directives for environmental and regulatory requirements.

Why Choose UPA1A152MPD?

The UPA1A152MPD is positioned for engineers needing a compact, low-impedance aluminum electrolytic solution for switching power supplies and general-purpose power filtering. Its combination of 1.5 mF capacitance at 10 V, low 70 mΩ impedance, and robust ripple-current ratings lets designers address both low-frequency and high-frequency ripple in space-constrained PCBs.

With a −55°C to +105°C operating range, 4000-hour life at 105°C, radial-lead packaging, and RoHS compliance, this Nichicon UPA-series part offers a balance of performance, reliability, and regulatory alignment for production power designs.

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