UPW1A152MPD

The UPW1A152MPD is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s UPW series, engineered for miniature, low-impedance energy storage in switching power supplies and related power systems. Its compact radial-can package and radial-lead mounting make it suitable for through-hole assemblies where stable filtering and high reliability are required.

Designed for automotive and industrial power electronics, the UPW1A152MPD pairs a 1.5 mF capacitance with a 10 V rated voltage and AEC-Q200 qualification to support robust operation across a wide temperature range.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.5 mF capacitance with a 10 V rated voltage for energy buffering and decoupling in low-voltage power rails.
• Low Impedance — Specified impedance of 104 mΩ supports lower ESR for improved ripple handling and voltage stabilization in switching supplies.
• Ripple Current Performance — Rated ripple current of 1.037 A at 120 Hz and 1.22 A at 10 kHz enables effective ripple smoothing across a range of operating frequencies.
• Reliability & Qualification — AEC-Q200 rating and a specified lifetime of 5000 hours at 105°C provide a clear reliability baseline for automotive and harsh-environment applications.
• Temperature Range — Operates from −55°C to 105°C, supporting wide ambient and elevated-temperature deployments.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-style package with radial-lead mounting and 5 mm lead spacing for straightforward through-hole assembly.
• Tolerance & Polarization — Capacitance tolerance ±20% and polarized construction (polar) consistent with aluminum electrolytic designs.
• Compact Footprint — Small size dimension (L: 2 × D: 1 cm) for space-constrained power designs.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Power Electronics — Energy storage and smoothing in automotive switching power supplies and power-management modules where AEC-Q200 qualification is required.
• DC–DC Converters — Input/output filtering and bulk decoupling for low-voltage converter stages in industrial and automotive systems.
• On-board Power Modules — Local energy reservoir and ripple suppression in compact power modules and point-of-load assemblies.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, high-capacitance solution: 1.5 mF in a miniature radial-can package helps reduce board space while delivering necessary energy storage.
• Low ESR for improved performance: 104 mΩ impedance supports tighter voltage regulation and lower heating under ripple conditions.
• Frequency-capable ripple handling: Measured ripple current values at 120 Hz and 10 kHz allow predictable filtering performance across common switching frequencies.
• AEC-Q200 qualified: Series-level qualification supports use in automotive-grade designs where industry-standard component qualification is required.
• Wide temperature range and defined lifetime: −55°C to 105°C operation and 5000 hours at 105°C provide a known thermal and longevity profile for design validation.
• Through-hole, serviceable mounting: Radial leads and 5 mm lead spacing simplify manual assembly, prototyping, and repairable installations.

Why Choose UPW1A152MPD?

The UPW1A152MPD combines a compact form factor, low impedance, and AEC-Q200 series reliability to meet the needs of designers building switching power supplies and automotive power systems. Its specified ripple current capability and wide operating temperature range make it a practical choice where predictable filtering and long-term stability are required.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams seeking a verified, through-hole aluminum electrolytic capacitor for automotive and industrial power designs that demand defined performance metrics and longevity under elevated temperature conditions.

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