PLV1D151MCL1

The PLV1D151MCL1 is a 150 µF, 20 V conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor in a radial lead can designed for demanding thermal and ripple environments. It combines low equivalent series resistance and high ripple-current capability with a long-life endurance rating, suitable for automotive electronics and other high-reliability applications.

This part is offered as part of Nichicon’s PLV series, which provides solid conductive polymer technology and family-wide characteristics such as high ripple tolerance and long-term stability at elevated temperatures.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 150 µF nominal capacitance with a 20 V rated voltage, tolerance ±20% at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Low ESR — 27 mΩ equivalent series resistance measured at 100 kHz, reducing power loss and improving filtering performance at high frequencies.
• High Ripple Current — Rated ripple capability of 1 A at 120 Hz and 2 A at 100 kHz to support high-demand power smoothing and decoupling.
• Long Life at Elevated Temperature — Endurance rating of 3000 hours at 105°C with specified limits on capacitance change, tan δ, ESR, and leakage current after test.
• Wide Temperature Range — Operates from –55°C to +105°C to meet broad environmental requirements.
• Radial Lead Package — Compact can package (L: 9 × D: 8 mm) with 3.5 mm lead spacing and lead-free flow soldering compatibility for through-hole assembly.
• Automotive-Grade Screening — AEC-Q200 rated and RoHS compliant, meeting industry expectations for qualified component use.
• Polarized Design — Polar capacitor suitable for DC power applications where polarized electrolytic capacitance is required.

Typical Applications

• Automotive power electronics — Low ESR and high ripple capability make this part suitable for power-supply filtering and bulk decoupling in automotive control modules operating up to 105°C.
• On-board power filtering — Use where compact radial cans are required to filter switching noise and absorb transient currents in constrained enclosures.
• High-temperature modules — Designed for circuits that must maintain capacitance and ESR stability over extended operation at elevated temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• Improved efficiency through low ESR: 27 mΩ at 100 kHz reduces losses in high-frequency and switching applications, enabling better thermal performance.
• Handles high ripple loads: Specified ripple currents (1 A @120 Hz, 2 A @100 kHz) support robust decoupling and smoothing in power circuits.
• Proven long-life rating: 3000 hours at 105°C endurance ensures predictable long-term behavior in elevated-temperature environments.
• Automotive-grade screening: AEC-Q200 compliance provides confidence for use in automotive electronics designs requiring supplier-level qualification.
• Compact radial form factor: Small φ8 × 9 mm can and 3.5 mm lead spacing simplify placement in dense through-hole layouts while supporting lead-free flow soldering.

Why Choose PLV1D151MCL1?

PLV1D151MCL1 delivers a focused combination of low ESR, high ripple handling, and long-term thermal endurance in a compact radial can. It is well suited to engineers specifying reliable polarized capacitance for automotive and other high-temperature applications where stable filtering performance is required.

Manufactured as part of Nichicon’s PLV series, this capacitor brings documented endurance and electrical characteristics that make it a practical choice for designs that need consistent behavior under sustained elevated-temperature operation.

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