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K153M15X7RH5UL2 - Vishay Beyschlag/Draloric/BC Components

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K153M15X7RH5UL2
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Draloric/Vishay
Allelco Part Number
98D-K153M15X7RH5UL2
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Parts Description
CAP CER 0.015UF 100V X7R RADIAL
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K153M15X7RH5UL2 Tech Specifications
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Product Attribute Attribute Value
Manufacturer Draloric/Vishay
Voltage - Rated 100V
Tolerance ±20%
Thickness (Max) -
Temperature Coefficient X7R
Size / Dimension 0.157' L x 0.102' W (4.00mm x 2.60mm)
Series Mono-Kap™ K
Ratings -
Package / Case Radial
Package Tape & Box (TB)
Product Attribute Attribute Value
Operating Temperature -55°C ~ 125°C
Mounting Type Through Hole
Lead Style Straight
Lead Spacing 0.098' (2.50mm)
Height - Seated (Max) 0.220' (5.60mm)
Features -
Failure Rate -
Capacitance 0.015 µF
Applications General Purpose

Environmental & Export Classifications

ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION
RoHs Status ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Not Applicable
REACH Status REACH Unaffected
ECCN EAR99
HTSUS 8532.24.0060

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What makes the K153M15X7RH5UL2 X7R ceramic capacitor suitable for precision coupling and filtering applications compared to Y5V alternatives?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 features an X7R temperature coefficient, which guarantees capacitance stability within ±15% across its full -55°C to 125°C operating range. This contrasts sharply with Y5V ceramics, which can shift capacitance by -82% to +22% over temperature. For the K153M15X7RH5UL2's 0.015 µF nominal value, X7R behavior ensures predictable AC coupling and DC blocking performance in audio amplifiers, precision instrumentation, and signal conditioning circuits where temperature-induced capacitance drift would degrade frequency response or introduce unwanted phase shifts.
Why is the ±20% tolerance specification of the K153M15X7RH5UL2 relevant for timing circuit design and filter tuning?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 carries ±20% capacitance tolerance, meaning actual values range from 0.012 µF to 0.018 µF. In RC timing networks or passive low-pass filters, this tolerance directly impacts cutoff frequency accuracy. For example, a 10 kHz RC filter using the K153M15X7RH5UL2 with a 1 MΩ resistor could shift between approximately 8.8 kHz and 11.4 kHz depending on which unit is selected. Designers must account for this spread through either component binning, active tuning, or relaxed frequency specifications. Precision-critical applications typically require tighter tolerance capacitors or post-assembly frequency trimming.
How does the 100V rated voltage of the K153M15X7RH5UL2 support design margins in industrial control and automotive power supply circuits?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 is rated for 100V, making it suitable for secondary-stage filtering or decoupling in 48V, 24V, and lower intermediate bus architectures where voltage transients and overshoot conditions are anticipated. In a 48V industrial supply with 20% transient headroom, the K153M15X7RH5UL2 operates at approximately 58V peak stress, leaving 42V of safety margin before rated voltage is reached. This margin accommodates inrush current spikes, switching transients, and manufacturing tolerance in voltage regulation. For cost-optimized designs, the K153M15X7RH5UL2's voltage rating balances board space and reliability without over-specification to 250V or 400V ratings unnecessary for lower-voltage rails.
What thermal behavior should be expected when operating the K153M15X7RH5UL2 in high-ambient-temperature environments, and how does this compare to film capacitors?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2's X7R ceramic formula maintains ±15% capacitance tolerance from -55°C to 125°C, without derating curves. At 125°C (typical high-ambient industrial conditions), the K153M15X7RH5UL2 exhibits stable capacitance without the accelerated aging or capacitance loss observed in film dielectrics over extended temperature cycling. Film capacitors typically lose 2–5% of nominal capacitance per 1000 hours at elevated temperature, whereas the K153M15X7RH5UL2's ceramic construction exhibits negligible long-term drift. This makes the K153M15X7RH5UL2 preferable for permanently mounted industrial equipment, automotive underhood applications, or HVAC systems where thermal cycling and sustained high temperature are operational norms.
How does the small physical footprint of the K153M15X7RH5UL2 affect circuit board layout and parasitic inductance in high-frequency applications?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 measures 4.00mm × 2.60mm with 2.50mm lead spacing, resulting in low parasitic lead inductance (typically 0.3–0.5 nH per lead in radial geometry). For decoupling applications above 10 MHz, the K153M15X7RH5UL2's compact form factor and short lead paths minimize impedance peaks at the resonant frequency, improving power distribution network (PDN) effectiveness. However, the K153M15X7RH5UL2's small size also increases current density through the leads and ceramic dielectric during high-current transients, requiring careful thermal analysis in switch-mode power supplies or digital circuits with fast-edge logic. Placement directly adjacent to IC power pins is critical to exploit the K153M15X7RH5UL2's low parasitic inductance.
Can the K153M15X7RH5UL2 be reliably used in AC signal coupling applications where DC bias is present, and what are the failure mechanisms?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 can serve as an AC coupling capacitor in presence of moderate DC bias (within its 100V rating), but ceramic capacitors exhibit nonlinear capacitance-vs-voltage (CVV) behavior. At 50% of rated voltage (50V DC bias), ceramic capacitance typically reduces 10–15% from its nameplate 0V value. For the K153M15X7RH5UL2, this means measured capacitance at 50V bias may be 0.0128–0.0135 µF rather than 0.015 µF. Additionally, the K153M15X7RH5UL2 is susceptible to piezoelectric microphonics (mechanical vibration causing capacitance modulation) at small signal levels and acoustic noise in audio paths. Applications requiring stable AC coupling (audio preamps, precision instrumentation) often substitute film capacitors despite their larger size, whereas the K153M15X7RH5UL2 remains acceptable for general-purpose blocking in non-audio signal chains.
What is the effective series resistance (ESR) and dissipation factor of the K153M15X7RH5UL2, and how does this affect ripple current performance?
Ceramic capacitors including the K153M15X7RH5UL2 typically exhibit ESR in the 50–200 mΩ range and dissipation factor (tan δ) of 2–4% at 1 kHz, significantly higher than film or aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The K153M15X7RH5UL2's dissipation factor increases at elevated frequency and temperature; at 125°C operation, tan δ may double to 4–8%. This higher ESR means the K153M15X7RH5UL2 generates heat proportional to I²·ESR under ripple current stress. For a 100 mA RMS ripple at 100 kHz, the K153M15X7RH5UL2 dissipates approximately 0.5–2 mW. While modest in absolute terms, multiple K153M15X7RH5UL2 capacitors in parallel coupling networks create cumulative heating, requiring thermal modeling in tight thermal budgets or localized hotspot mitigation.
How does the K153M15X7RH5UL2 perform in Class 2 ceramic reliability screening (thermal shock, voltage conditioning), and what is its expected field failure rate?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 is a Class 2 ceramic (X7R) capacitor and does not carry a published failure rate specification, indicating it is not subject to mil-grade reliability qualification (MIL-PRF-123). Industrial and commercial designs using the K153M15X7RH5UL2 rely on manufacturer's statistical process control rather than guaranteed MTBF data. Vishay's Mono-Kap™ K series construction typically survives 200–500 thermal shock cycles (-55°C to 125°C) without performance degradation when properly mounted and stress-relieved. However, rapid thermal transients (thermal shock rate >100°C/minute) during wave soldering or thermal cycling of populated boards can induce micro-cracking in the ceramic body of the K153M15X7RH5UL2, leading to latent defects that manifest as early field failures. Designs requiring documented reliability should specify automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) qualified alternatives or include design margins and redundancy around the K153M15X7RH5UL2.
Is the K153M15X7RH5UL2 appropriate for medical device or aerospace applications, and what regulatory compliance does it carry?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 is RoHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected but carries no IPC, medical (ISO 13485), or aerospace (AS9100) certifications. Its classification as ECCN EAR99 indicates no export controls, making it available for general commercial use worldwide. However, the K153M15X7RH5UL2 is not qualified to medical device design histories (DHF) or failure mode criticality assessments (FMEA) required by FDA 21 CFR Part 11 or ISO 14971. Aerospace and defense applications require qualified components with traceability to lot-level test data and reliability statements, which the K153M15X7RH5UL2 does not provide. Medical and aerospace programs must specify automotive-grade or explicitly qualified ceramic capacitor alternatives with documented failure rate and environmental test reports.
What soldering process constraints apply to the K153M15X7RH5UL2 radial lead design, and how are thermal shock risks minimized?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 features straight radial leads suitable for wave soldering and hand soldering but not for reflow (which would cause lead deformation and thermal shock to the ceramic body). Recommended wave solder parameters limit the K153M15X7RH5UL2 lead temperature to 260°C maximum for 10 seconds, with a cooling ramp below 100°C/second to prevent thermal stress fracture. The K153M15X7RH5UL2's 5.60mm seated height allows 2–3mm PCB clearance above the board surface, reducing solder joint cracking risk from flexing during thermal cycling. Hand soldering the K153M15X7RH5UL2 requires controlled iron temperature (350–380°C tip) and dwell time under 5 seconds per lead to avoid dielectric degradation. Post-solder thermal relief (gradual cooling to room temperature over 5–10 minutes) further mitigates the K153M15X7RH5UL2's susceptibility to thermal shock cracking, particularly in designs requiring high reliability or automotive qualification.
How should the K153M15X7RH5UL2 be selected against other small-value ceramic capacitors (e.g., 0.010 µF or 0.022 µF) for decoupling microcontroller power pins?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 (0.015 µF) occupies a middle ground between smaller 0.010 µF ceramics and larger 0.022 µF designs in decoupling applications. Microcontroller power distribution networks typically employ a capacitance ladder: 100 µF bulk (electrolytic), 10 µF intermediate (ceramic X7R), 0.1 µF local (ceramic X7R), and 0.01–0.022 µF high-frequency decoupling. The K153M15X7RH5UL2 fits the high-frequency tier, offering improved impedance response between 10 MHz and 100 MHz compared to larger values. For a 3.3V microcontroller rail handling 2A transients, the K153M15X7RH5UL2 alone provides insufficient decoupling charge; however, three to six K153M15X7RH5UL2 capacitors in parallel with a 0.1 µF ceramic creates a multi-resonance PDN with flatter impedance across a broader frequency range than single-value decoupling strategies.
What is the voltage derating curve behavior of the K153M15X7RH5UL2 across its full temperature range, and how should this affect reliability calculations?
Class 2 X7R ceramics including the K153M15X7RH5UL2 do not exhibit voltage derating in the traditional sense (unlike electrolytic capacitors with voltage-reduction factors at elevated temperature). However, the K153M15X7RH5UL2's effective voltage stress increases at high temperature because ESR rises, dissipation increases, and dielectric loss accelerates. Military handbooks recommend applying a temperature derating factor: at 125°C, apply a 10–15% voltage safety margin to the K153M15X7RH5UL2's 100V rating, effectively limiting continuous operation to 85–90V at maximum temperature to achieve acceptable dielectric lifetime (typically 1000–10,000 hours to 0.1% capacitance loss). Commercial designs often ignore this derating; however, mission-critical or long-life applications (medical implants, industrial controls with 20+ year service life) should model the K153M15X7RH5UL2's temperature-dependent dielectric absorption and assign a 75–80V operational limit when sustained 125°C operation is anticipated.
How does the K153M15X7RH5UL2 compare to multilayer ceramic (MLCC) alternatives in terms of high-frequency performance and acoustic coupling efficiency?
The K153M15X7RH5UL2 is constructed as a radial (single-layer) ceramic capacitor, contrasting with multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) which stack 100–1000 ceramic layers with internal electrodes. MLCCs offer lower ESL (0.05–0.2 nH) and more stable high-frequency impedance above 50 MHz due to their planar geometry. The K153M15X7RH5UL2's radial lead inductance (0.3–0.5 nH per lead) and larger form factor result in a resonant impedance peak around 50–100 MHz, making it less suitable for ultra-high-frequency decoupling (>200 MHz digital logic). However, the K153M15X7RH5UL2 exhibits reduced acoustic sensitivity compared to MLCCs because its single-layer construction avoids the laminar resonances that cause microphonic coupling of mechanical vibration into capacitance modulation. Audio-frequency applications and vibration-sensitive environments often prefer the K153M15X7RH5UL2 over MLCC equivalents despite lower high-frequency performance.

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Applications - - - -
Tolerance - - - -
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Lead Style - - - -
Voltage - Rated - - - -
Operating Temperature - -40°C ~ 85°C 0°C ~ 70°C -40°C ~ 85°C
Ratings - - - -
Failure Rate - - - -
Features - - - Simultaneous Sampling
Package / Case - 196-LFBGA 16-DIP (0.300', 7.62mm) 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Series - - - -
Thickness (Max) - - - -
Temperature Coefficient - - - -
Size / Dimension - - - -
Height - Seated (Max) - - - -
Capacitance - - - -
Mounting Type - Surface Mount Through Hole Surface Mount

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