Vishay 516D Data Sheet
Summary
Discover reliable performance with these miniature axial lead aluminum capacitors. This comprehensive technical manual serves as an essential resource for electronics designers, detailing full operational specifications including electrical characteristics such as ripple current multipliers, rated capacitance ranges, and working voltage limits. It covers precise dimensions, detailed component outlines, multi-format packaging guides (taping), and ordering information needed to integrate these robust power components into your critical electronic circuits.
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Vishay Sprague
Aluminum Capacitors + 85 °C, Miniature, Axial Lead
FEATURES
High CV per case size
Pb-free
Available
Low cost Solvent resistant construction (through 100 WVDC)
Fig.1 Component outline.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA RIPPLE CURRENT MULTIPLIERS
DESCRIPTION VALUE
TEMPERATURE
Nominal case size 0.197” x 0.472” [5.0 x 12.0]
ØD x L in mm to 0.709” x 1.614” [18.0 x 41.0] Ambient Temperature Multipliers
- 40 °C to + 85 °C
Operating temperature (- 25 °C to + 85 °C for + 85 °C 1.0
315 WVDC - 450 WVDC units)
FREQUENCY (Hz)/CAPACITANCE (µF)
Rated Capacitance range, CR 0.47 µF to 10 000 µF
Tolerance on CR ± 20 % WVDC Cap. (µF) 50 - 60 100 - 120 300 - 400 1k HZ ≤ 10 k HZ
Rated voltage range, UR 6.3 WVDC to 450 WVDC 0 - 47 0.75 1 1.35 1.57 2.00
Termination 2 axial leads
Life validation test at 85 °C 2000 hours: Δ CAP ≤ 20 % from
initial measurement.
Δ DF x 2 initial specified limit. 160 - 450 1 - 100 0.80 1 1.25 1.40 1.60
Δ DCL ≤ initial specified limit.
Shelf life at 85 °C 1000 hours: Δ CAP ± 20 % from
LOW TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
initial measurement. Δ DF 2 x initial specified limit.
MAXIMUM IMPEDANCE RATIO Z(T)/Z(+ 20 °C) MAXIMUM AT 120 Hz
Δ DCL ≤ the initial specified limit.
Rated Voltage
DC leakage current rated voltage for 1 minute for Z - 25 °C/Z + 20 °C Z - 40 °C/Z + 20 °C
(WVDC)
6.3 WVDC to 100 WVDC units
I < 0.03 CV or 4 µA 6.3 4.0 10.0
(whichever is greater)
rated voltage for 2 minute for
6.3 WVDC to 100 WVDC units I < 0.01 CV or 3 µA 25.0 2.0 4.0 (whichever is greater)
rated voltage for 1 minute for 160
WVDC to 450 WVDC units I < 0.1 CV + 40 µA and CV ≤ 1000 315.0 - 350.0 6.0 I < 0.04 CV + 100 µA and CV > 1000
DIMENSIONS in inches [millimeters] CASE NOMINAL CASE SIZE LEAD TYPICAL WEIGHT CASE NOMINAL CASE SIZE LEAD TYPICAL WEIGHT CODE D x L DIAMETER (Grams) CODE D x L DIAMETER (Grams) JL 0.197 x .472 [5.0 x 12.0] 0.024 [0.6] 0.56 NR 0.394 x 0.984 [10.0 x 25.0] 0.024 [0.6] 3.10 LL 0.248 x .472 [6.3 x 12.0] 0.024 [0.6] 0.74 PR 0.512 x 1.023 [13.0 x 26.0] 0.024 [0.6] 4.63 LM 0.248 x .472 [6.3 x 12.0] 0.024 [0.6] 0.91 PS 0.512 x 1.240 [13.0 x 31.5] 0.024 [0.6] 5.47 MM 0.315 x .630 [8.0 x 16.0] 0.024 [0.6] 1.00 QS 0.630 x 1.240 [16.0 x 31.5] 0.031 [0.8] 8.26 MN 0.315 x .787 [8.0 x 20.0] 0.024 [0.6] 1.70 QT 0.630 x 1.633 [16.0 x 41.5] 0.031 [0.8] 10.42 NP 0.394 x .827 [10.0 x 21.0] 0.024 [0.6] 2.32 RT 0.709 x 1.614 [18.0 x 41.0] 0.031 [0.8] 12.42
Document Number: 42046 For technical questions contact: [email protected] www.vishay.com
Revision: 24-May-05
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Manual Details
| Brand | Vishay |
|---|---|
| Pages | 6 |
| File Size | 199.12 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if this product is lead-free?
For Pb-free items, use the suffix E3 on the part number.
What are the available operating temperatures?
The device operates across a temperature range of -25 °C to +85 °C.
What dimensions are available for this capacitor?
Available standard case sizes include 0.197 x .472 and up to 0.709 x 1.614 [18.0 x 41.0 mm].
How is the unit packaged or ordered?
The product comes in various tapings, with quantities ranging from 500 to 230 units per reel, and taping pitch often specified as P±0.020 [0.5].