# Electrolytic Capacitor, Snap-in, 15000 µF, 16 V, ± 20%, Snap-In, 2000 hours @ 85°C

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/ELH159M016AS1AA/electrolytic-capacitor-snap-in-15000-f-16-v-20
**SKU**: ELH159M016AS1AA
**Manufacturer**: KEMET
**Category**: Passive Components || Capacitors || Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors || Snap In / Screw Terminal Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors
**Price**: €1.2600
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 176 days (indicative)

## Description

The KEMET ELH159M016AS1AA is a polar aluminum electrolytic capacitor belonging to the ELH series, engineered for bulk energy storage and high-ripple smoothing in power conversion architectures. Featuring a nominal capacitance of 15000 µF with a ±20% tolerance and a rated DC voltage of 16 VDC (with a 20 VDC surge rating), this component is optimized for low-frequency filtering applications. It exhibits an equivalent series resistance (ESR) of 0.0487 ohms at 120 Hz and 20°C, a maximum dissipation factor of 55% at 120 Hz and 20°C, and a continuous permissible ripple current of 3.5 Amps at 120 Hz and 85°C. 

Designed for through-hole PCB mounting, the component utilizes a 2-pin snap-in terminal configuration with a 10 mm lead spacing, ensuring secure mechanical retention during board assembly and wave soldering. The cylindrical aluminum case measures 30 mm in diameter and 25 mm in height, featuring standard 5.8 mm terminal pins. The capacitor operates reliably across a wide ambient temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, delivering a load life performance of 2000 hours at its maximum rated temperature of 85°C with a stabilized DC leakage current of 3 mA measured after 5 minutes at 20°C. 

This snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor is well-suited for industrial power supplies, DC-DC step-down buck converters, linear regulator input/output filtering, and audio amplification output stages where high capacitance density and thermal stability are required. Compliance with RoHS directives ensures adherence to environmental standards for modern electronic hardware design.

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Esr | - |
| Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) |
| Polarity | Polar |
| Capacitance | 15000µF |
| Voltage(Ac) | - |
| Voltage(Dc) | 16V |
| Lead Spacing | 10mm |
| Product Range | ELH Series |
| Qualification | - |
| Product Height | 25mm |
| Ripple Current | 3.5A |
| Product Diameter | 30mm |
| Capacitor Terminals | Snap-In |
| Capacitance Tolerance | ± 20% |
| Lifetime @ Temperature | 2000 hours @ 85°C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 85°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40°C |

## Datasheet

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## **ELH159M016AS1AA** 

ELH, Aluminum, Aluminum Electrolytic, 15,000 uF, 20%, 16 VDC, -40/ +85°C, 10 mm 

|**General Information**<br>~~CO~~|**General Information**<br>~~CO~~|
|---|---|
|S​eries|ELH|
|Dielectric|Aluminum Electrolytic|
|Descrip​tion|S​nap​-In, Aluminum Electrolytic|
|R​oHS​|Y​es|
|Lead|2 Pin|



Click here for the 3D model. 

|**D​imens​ions​**||
|---|---|
|D|30mm +1mm|
|L|25mm +2mm|
|S​|10mm +/-0.5mm|
|LL|5.8mm +/-1mm|
|F|2mm +/-0.1mm|



|**Pac​kaging Sp​ec​ific​ations​**||
|---|---|
|Packaging|Bulk, Bag|
|Packaging Quantity|200|



|**Sp​ec​ific​ations​**||
|---|---|
|Cap​acitance|15,000 uF|
|T​olerance|20%|
|Voltage DC|16 VDC, 20 VDC (S​urge)|
|T​emp​erature R​ange|-40/+85°C|
|R​ated T​emp​erature|85°C|
|Life|2000 Hrs|
|Dissip​ation Factor|55% 120Hz 20C|
|ES​R​|0.0487 Ohms (120Hz 20C)|
|R​ip​p​le Current|3.5 Amp​s (120Hz 85C)|
|Leakage Current|3 mA (5min 20°C)|



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