LAQ2P471MELB30

The LAQ2P471MELB30 is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LAQ series, specified for general‑purpose applications. It delivers 470 µF capacitance at a 220 V rating in a compact radial, can snap‑in package designed for secure PCB mounting.

Engineered for elevated‑temperature operation and endurance, this capacitor supports continuous use to 105°C and is intended for designs that require bulk filtering and energy storage at line‑level voltages with quantifiable ripple performance.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 470 µF nominal capacitance with a 220 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance, providing predictable bulk capacitance for power conversion and smoothing tasks.
• High‑temperature capability: Rated for operation from −25°C to +105°C with an endurance specification of 2000 hours at 105°C under D.C. bias plus rated ripple current.
• Snap‑in mounting: Radial, can‑type snap‑in terminals for secure board attachment and robust mechanical retention in assemblies.
• Ripple current ratings: Specified ripple current of 1.45 A at 120 Hz and 1.74 A at 10 kHz, enabling designers to size capacitors against expected AC ripple loads.
• Leakage and loss characteristics: Leakage current defined by I ≤ 3√C μA after 5 minutes at 20°C, and tan δ ≤ 0.20 at 120 Hz, 20°C for predictable electrical behavior.
• Safety and durability: Pressure relief venting is provided to mitigate unsafe failure modes; sleeve marking is white on black for clear polarity and identification.
• Compact footprint: Size approximately L: 3 × D: 3 cm for applications where smaller installed volume is required.

Typical Applications

• General‑purpose power electronics: Bulk filtering and energy storage in equipment that requires a 220 V rated electrolytic capacitor and operation up to 105°C.
• Industrial and commercial equipment: Smoothing and decoupling in power supplies and converters where long endurance and controlled ripple handling are required.
• Electronic assemblies with secure mounting needs: Snap‑in terminal design provides strong PCB retention for vertical can installation in dense power boards.

Unique Advantages

• Rated for elevated temperatures: Continuous operation to 105°C and tested endurance of 2000 hours at that temperature give clear reliability metrics for high‑temperature environments.
• Permissible abnormal voltage handling: Part of the LAQ series specified for permissible abnormal voltage conditions, supporting more resilient performance under stress.
• Quantified ripple handling: Published ripple current values at both low and high frequencies help designers verify thermal and lifetime impact under real ripple profiles.
• Defined electrical limits: Clear leakage current formula and tan δ limits aid predictable circuit behavior and easier compliance verification.
• Robust safety design: Pressure relief venting and defined safety test conditions reduce risk of hazardous failures in normal use.

Why Choose LAQ2P471MELB30?

The LAQ2P471MELB30 combines a 220 V rating with 470 µF capacitance in a compact snap‑in aluminum electrolytic package designed for general‑purpose power applications. Its defined endurance (2000 hours at 105°C), ripple current specifications at 120 Hz and 10 kHz, and leakage/tan δ limits provide the measured performance engineers need to size, validate and deploy capacitors in elevated‑temperature environments.

This part is suited to designers seeking a rigorously specified, snap‑in radial capacitor for bulk filtering, energy storage and smoothing where predictable lifetime and safety characteristics are required. Nichicon’s LAQ series documentation provides the electrical and endurance data needed for reliable integration into production designs.

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