LAR2E152MELC45

The LAR2E152MELC45 is a Nichicon aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap‑in terminal, radial can package designed for general-purpose power applications. It delivers 1500 µF capacitance at a 250 V rating with polarized construction and ±20% tolerance.

Engineered for high-temperature endurance, this capacitor withstands 2000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C and incorporates overvoltage behavior that reduces short incidence when subjected to 1.5× rated voltage. It is RoHS compliant for environmental compatibility.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 1500 µF nominal capacitance at a 250 V rated voltage, polarization specified for DC applications.
• High‑Temperature Endurance: Rated to operate from −40 °C to 105 °C with specified endurance of 2000 hours at 105 °C under rated ripple conditions.
• Ripple Current Capability: Rated ripple current of 2.5 A at 120 Hz and 3.75 A at 50 kHz, supporting smoothing and filtering duties under varying frequency conditions.
• Overvoltage Safety Behavior: Designed to reduce incidence of shorting when exposed to 1.5× rated voltage; safety performance validated with controlled overvoltage testing.
• Package & Mounting: Snap‑in terminal, radial can package for secure board mounting; physical size approximately L: 4.5 × D: 3.5 cm with a seated height up to 1.772 inches.
• Tolerance & Leakage: Capacitance tolerance ±20% and leakage current defined per datasheet (I ≤ 3√CV after 5 minutes at 20 °C).
• Environmental Compliance: Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• General‑Purpose Power Supplies: Bulk energy storage and smoothing where 250 V capability and high-temperature endurance are required.
• High‑Temperature Power Electronics: Filtering and ripple handling in equipment that must operate reliably up to 105 °C for extended periods.
• Industrial and Commercial Equipment: General-purpose DC-link and supply decoupling in systems requiring robust, polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

Unique Advantages

• Proven High‑Temperature Reliability: 2000‑hour endurance at 105 °C under rated ripple current provides predictable lifetime behavior in demanding thermal environments.
• Robust Ripple Performance: Explicit ripple current ratings at 120 Hz and 50 kHz help designers size the capacitor for both low- and high-frequency filtering tasks.
• Safety‑Focused Overvoltage Design: Reduced short incidence under 1.5× rated voltage lowers the risk of catastrophic failure during transient overvoltage events.
• Secure Snap‑In Mounting: Snap‑in terminal and radial can package simplify installation and mechanical retention on power PC boards.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance supports deployment in regions and projects with restricted substance requirements.

Why Choose LAR2E152MELC45?

LAR2E152MELC45 balances high capacitance and 250 V rating with proven high-temperature endurance and defined ripple performance, making it suitable for designers who need durable energy storage and filtering in general-purpose power systems. Its snap‑in package supports secure mounting in industrial and commercial assemblies.

Manufactured by Nichicon and supplied with ±20% tolerance and datasheet‑specified leakage and dissipation parameters, this capacitor is aimed at engineers and procurement teams seeking a reliable, RoHS‑compliant solution for sustained operation at elevated temperatures.

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