UPW0J152MPD

The UPW0J152MPD from Nichicon is a miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the UPW series, designed for low impedance and high reliability in switching power supply applications. It is a polarized, radial-lead can style capacitor tailored for compact board-level power filtering and decoupling.

Designed with automotive use in mind, the part carries an AEC-Q200 rating and offers extended temperature and lifetime characteristics suitable for demanding environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 1.5 mF capacitance at a rated voltage of 6.3 V for bulk energy storage and smoothing in low-voltage power rails.
• Low Impedance — Specified impedance of 104 mΩ to support effective ripple suppression in switching power circuits.
• Ripple Current Handling — Rated ripple current of 1.037 A at 120 Hz and 1.22 A at 10 kHz to accommodate both low- and high-frequency ripple conditions.
• Temperature and Lifetime — Operating range from −55 °C to +105 °C with a rated lifetime of 5000 hours at 105 °C, supporting long-term operation in elevated-temperature environments.
• Package and Mounting — Radial lead, can package with 5 mm lead spacing and compact dimensions (L: 2 cm × D: 1 cm) for through-hole mounting and tight board layouts.
• Tolerance and Polarization — Capacitance tolerance of −20% to +20% and polarized construction for correct orientation in DC circuits.
• Automotive Qualification — AEC-Q200 rating and explicit application listing for automotive use, supporting designs that require industry-recognized reliability standards.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and output smoothing for DC-DC converters and SMPS designs where low impedance and compact size are required.
• Automotive Electronics — Power decoupling and energy storage in automotive control modules and electronics, leveraging AEC-Q200 qualification and extended temperature rating.
• Board-Level Power Conditioning — Local energy reservoir and ripple attenuation for regulator outputs and power distribution on compact PCBs.

Unique Advantages

• Compact footprint: Small can dimensions (L: 2 cm × D: 1 cm) and 5 mm lead spacing enable dense placement in space-constrained designs.
• Low impedance for effective filtering: 104 mΩ impedance helps reduce voltage ripple and improve transient response in switching supplies.
• Broad ripple frequency coverage: Rated ripple currents at both 120 Hz (1.037 A) and 10 kHz (1.22 A) address low- and high-frequency ripple environments.
• Robust temperature and lifetime profile: −55 °C to +105 °C operating range and 5000 hours at 105 °C support reliable operation in elevated-temperature applications.
• Automotive-grade qualification: AEC-Q200 rating and explicit automotive application listing support use in automotive electronics requiring industry-recognized reliability.
• Through-hole radial lead form: Sturdy radial-lead can package simplifies assembly for traditional PCB mounting and repairable installations.

Why Choose UPW0J152MPD?

UPW0J152MPD combines a compact, radial-lead can package with low impedance and proven ripple handling to meet the needs of switching power supply designers and automotive electronics. Its operating range (−55 °C to +105 °C), 5000-hour lifetime at 105 °C, and AEC-Q200 rating make it suited for applications that demand both space efficiency and long-term reliability.

This Nichicon UPW-series part is well suited for engineers specifying dependable bulk capacitance and power decoupling in compact, board-level power systems where industry qualification and thermal endurance are required.

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