UPV1C151MGD

The UPV1C151MGD from Nichicon is a miniature, radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the UPV series designed for general-purpose electronic use. It delivers 150 µF capacitance at a 16 V rating in a compact radial can (8 × 11.5 mm / L: 1.15 × D: 0.8 cm) package with 3.5 mm lead spacing.

Engineered for reliability at elevated temperature, this low-impedance capacitor is rated for continuous operation from −55 °C to +105 °C and specified to withstand 5000 hours of load life at +105 °C, making it suitable where long-term thermal endurance and compact size are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage: 150 µF nominal capacitance with a 16 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance, suitable for a variety of general-purpose circuits requiring this capacitance/voltage combination.
• Low Impedance: Rated impedance of 0.39 Ω (390 mΩ) at 20 °C, 100 kHz, supporting reduced ripple and improved high-frequency performance compared with higher-impedance electrolytics.
• Ripple Current Capability: Rated ripple current of 221.3 mA at 120 Hz and 375 mA at 200 kHz, enabling reliable operation under AC ripple conditions specified in the product data.
• High Temperature Endurance: Endurance specified as 5000 hours at +105 °C with defined limits for capacitance change, tan δ, and leakage current after recovery to 20 °C.
• Compact Radial Package: Radial lead, can-style package with 3.5 mm lead spacing and an 8 × 11.5 mm case size for space-constrained board designs.
• Leakage and Dissipation: Leakage current specified at 72 µA (measured at 20 °C after 1 minute) and tan δ max. 0.16 at 120 Hz, 20 °C for the 16 V rating.
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS compliant under directives listed in the product data, supporting regulatory requirements for lead-free assemblies.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose electronics — Compact smoothing and decoupling roles in consumer and industrial PCBs where space and thermal endurance are important.
• Power supply modules — Local energy storage and ripple handling in low-voltage power rails that operate within −55 °C to +105 °C.
• Control and interface circuits — Decoupling and transient buffering in control boards and interface modules that benefit from a low-impedance, radial-lead capacitor.

Unique Advantages

• Long elevated-temperature life: Specified for 5000 hours at +105 °C, providing predictable long-term performance in high-temperature environments.
• Compact footprint: 8 × 11.5 mm case size with 3.5 mm lead spacing makes the part suitable for tight board layouts without sacrificing capacitance.
• Low-impedance design: 0.39 Ω impedance at 100 kHz reduces voltage ripple and supports better high-frequency response in power circuits.
• Clear electrical limits: Defined leakage current (72 µA) and tan δ (0.16) specifications allow engineers to size and qualify the capacitor against circuit requirements.
• Radial-lead convenience: Through-hole, radial mounting simplifies prototyping and assembly for designs that use can-style electrolytics.
• RoHS compliance: Meets the listed RoHS directives for regulatory alignment in lead-free assemblies.

Why Choose UPV1C151MGD?

The UPV1C151MGD combines a compact radial-can package with low impedance and verified endurance at elevated temperature, making it a practical choice for designers needing durable, space-efficient electrolytic capacitance at 16 V. Its defined electrical parameters (impedance, leakage, tan δ, ripple current) provide predictable behavior for power filtering, decoupling, and energy-storage roles in general-purpose electronics.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams seeking a reliable electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon with documented high-temperature lifetime, RoHS compliance, and small form factor for dense PCB layouts.

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