0.0015µF 100V Polyester Film Capacitor (2A152)

Description

The 0.0015µF 100V Polyester Film Capacitor (2A152), frequently referred to as a Mylar capacitor, is a highly stable passive component designed for reliable performance in general-purpose electronics. Constructed with a durable polyester film dielectric, this capacitor provides excellent resistance to moisture and maintains a consistent capacitance over a wide range of operating temperatures.

Available at Tomson Electronics, this compact component features a 100V DC rating and delivers a precise capacitance of 0.0015µF (1500pF or 1.5nF). Widely identified by the industry code "2A152", its standard radial through-hole design makes it exceptionally easy to integrate into custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) or plug directly into a solderless breadboard for rapid hardware prototyping.

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Specifications

• Capacitor Type: Polyester Film (PET / Mylar)
• Capacitance Value: 0.0015 µF (1500 pF / 1.5 nF)
• Capacitance Code: 152
• Voltage Rating: 100V DC
• Voltage Code: 2A
• Tolerance: ±5% (J) or ±10% (K) Typical
• Mounting Type: Through-hole (Radial)
• Coating: Flame-retardant epoxy resin
• Polarity: Non-Polarized

Applications

• Audio Circuits: Functioning as a high-quality coupling and decoupling capacitor in pre-amplifiers, equalizers, and tone control circuits.
• Noise Suppression: Filtering out high-frequency electrical noise and transient voltage spikes in low-voltage DC power supplies.
• Timing & Oscillators: Used in conjunction with precision resistors to set stable timing intervals in 555 timer configurations.
• RF Filtering: Constructing basic low-pass and high-pass filters for radio frequency and signal processing projects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do you read the capacitor code "2A152"?
A: The prefix "2A" is a standard EIA voltage code indicating a 100 Volts DC maximum rating (multiplier 100 × base 1.0). The "152" represents the capacitance in picofarads: the first two digits (15) are the base value, and the third digit (2) is the multiplier (number of zeros). So, 15 + 00 = 1500 pF, which translates to 1.5 nF or 0.0015 µF.

Q: Does this capacitor have a specific polarity?
A: No. Polyester film capacitors are non-polarized. You can safely install them into your circuit board in either direction without needing to match positive or negative terminals.

Q: Can I use this 100V DC capacitor on AC mains voltage?
A: No. The 100V rating is exclusively for Direct Current (DC). Subjecting this capacitor to AC mains voltage (like 110V or 220V AC) can cause it to fail catastrophically. Always use properly rated X-class or Y-class safety capacitors for AC mains applications.

Package Includes

• 1 × 0.0015µF 100V Polyester Film Capacitor (2A152)