UPW1C151MED

The UPW1C151MED is a radial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's UPW series, designed for miniature, low-impedance power filtering in compact power electronics. It delivers 150 µF capacitance at a 16 V rating with a polarized radial-can package optimized for small form-factor switching power supplies and space-constrained power modules.

Engineered for robust electrical performance, this device combines measurable ripple-current capability, low leakage, and a wide operating temperature range to support demanding embedded and automotive electronic applications.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 150 µF nominal capacitance with tolerance of −20% to +20% at a rated voltage of 16 V.
• Low Loss (tan δ) — Dissipation factor tanδ = 0.16 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz, providing predictable AC performance for filtering and decoupling.
• Ripple Current Handling — Low-frequency ripple current 188.5 mA at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current 290 mA at 10 kHz, supporting both mains-frequency and switching-frequency applications.
• Low Leakage — Leakage current specified at 72 µA for stable long-term bias conditions.
• Temperature & Endurance — Rated for operation from −55°C to +105°C with a life/endurance rating of 2000 hours at 105°C.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification — AEC-Q200 listed, indicating suitability for automotive electronic designs that require that qualification.
• Package & Mounting — Radial lead, can package with dimensions φ6.3 × 11L mm, lead spacing 2.5 mm (±0.5 mm), available in bulk or bag packing.
• Polarized Electrolytic — Polarized device suitable for DC-filtering and decoupling where polarity is observed.

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Low impedance and specified ripple-current ratings make it suitable for output filtering and energy storage in DC–DC converters and switch-mode supplies.
• Automotive Electronics — AEC-Q200 listing and wide temperature range (−55°C to +105°C) support use in automotive electronic control modules and in-vehicle power systems.
• Compact Power Modules — Miniature φ6.3×11L can and radial-lead format fit space-constrained power assemblies and embedded power boards.

Unique Advantages

• Measurable ripple capability: Specified low- and high-frequency ripple currents (188.5 mA @120 Hz, 290 mA @10 kHz) enable confident thermal and reliability calculations for power designs.
• Wide operating range: −55°C to +105°C operation with a 2000-hour endurance at 105°C helps address temperature and lifetime requirements in demanding environments.
• Automotive-grade assurance: AEC-Q200 listing provides defined qualification for automotive electronics designs that require that standard.
• Compact radial package: φ6.3×11L can and 2.5 mm lead spacing minimize PCB footprint for small power modules and board-level filters.
• Low leakage for stable biasing: 72 µA leakage current supports low-bias and standby conditions without excessive drain on power rails.

Why Choose UPW1C151MED?

The UPW1C151MED positions itself as a compact, reliable aluminum electrolytic solution for designers needing 150 µF at 16 V in space-constrained power systems. Its combination of low impedance, quantified ripple-current performance, low leakage, and AEC-Q200 listing make it appropriate for switching power supplies, automotive electronics, and compact power modules where predictable electrical and environmental performance matters.

Choose UPW1C151MED when your design requires a small radial electrolytic capacitor with defined endurance at elevated temperature, clear electrical limits for ripple and leakage, and automotive-focused qualification to streamline system-level validation.

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