UPA1V152MHD6

The UPA1V152MHD6 is a miniature radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPA series, optimized for low impedance and high reliability in power applications. With a capacitance of 1500 µF at 35 V, this polarized can-type capacitor targets switching power supplies and general-purpose power-filtering roles where compact size and sustained ripple handling are required.

Key built-in characteristics include a low tanδ (0.12 at 20°C, 120 Hz), measured impedance of 52 mΩ, wide operating temperature range of –55°C to +105°C, and long endurance (5000 hours at 105°C), making it suitable for demanding thermal and ripple environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1500 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 35 V and tolerance of −20% to +20%.
• Low Loss / Low Impedance — Tangent of loss angle (tanδ) 0.12 (at 20°C, 120 Hz) and impedance rated at 52 mΩ, supporting effective filtering and decoupling.
• High Ripple Capability — Low-frequency ripple current 1.98 A (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current 2.33 A (10 kHz), with frequency coefficients in the UPA series that sustain ripple handling up to 10 kHz for high-capacitance values.
• Long Endurance at Elevated Temperature — Endurance specified to 5000 hours at 105°C under rated DC bias plus rated ripple current.
• Wide Temperature Range — Rated for operation from −55°C to +105°C.
• Through-Hole Radial Package — φ16 × 20 mm can with radial leads, 7.5 mm lead spacing (±0.5 mm) for robust through-hole mounting and mechanical stability.
• Leakage and Polarization — Polarized electrolytic design; measured leakage current specified at 1575 µA for this part.
• RoHS Compliant & Production Ready — Pb-free construction, bulk/bag packing options, and mass production status.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and output smoothing where low impedance and sustained ripple current improve voltage stability and transient response.
• General Purpose Power Filtering — Decoupling and smoothing in industrial and consumer electronic power rails that require compact, high-capacitance through-hole components.
• High-Ripple Environments — Circuits subject to significant AC ripple at both low and high frequencies, taking advantage of the part’s specified ripple current at 120 Hz and 10 kHz.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, High-Capacitance Form Factor: 1500 µF in a φ16 × 20 mm can delivers significant capacitance in a small footprint for space-constrained through-hole designs.
• Low-Impedance Performance: 52 mΩ impedance and low tanδ minimize losses and improve filtering efficiency under load.
• Broad Frequency Ripple Handling: Specified ripple currents at 120 Hz and 10 kHz and series frequency coefficients maintain effective ripple dissipation across common switching and high-frequency conditions.
• Temperature and Lifetime Robustness: −55°C to +105°C operating range and 5000-hour endurance at 105°C support long-term reliability in elevated-temperature assemblies.
• Through-Hole Durability: Radial lead construction with defined 7.5 mm lead spacing simplifies PCB layout for robust mechanical mounting and wave or hand-solder assembly.
• Regulatory Compliance and Availability: RoHS-compliant construction and mass-production availability with bulk/bag packing options for volume manufacturing.

Why Choose UPA1V152MHD6?

UPA1V152MHD6 delivers a high-capacitance, low-impedance solution in a compact radial-lead package designed for switching power supplies and general-purpose power filtering. Its combination of measured 52 mΩ impedance, defined ripple-current ratings at both 120 Hz and 10 kHz, and long endurance at 105°C make it a fit for designs that require sustained performance under thermal and ripple stress.

This part is well suited to engineers specifying through-hole capacitors for systems where size, ripple capability, and lifetime matter. As a member of Nichicon’s UPA series, it provides predictable, datasheet-backed performance and production-ready availability for volume designs.

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