LGC2H101MELZ30

The LGC2H101MELZ30 is a Nichicon LGC series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap‑in terminal configuration. It delivers 100 µF capacitance at a 500 V rating with polarized construction for general‑purpose power applications.

Designed for 105°C long‑life operation and an ultra‑small case (one rank smaller than LGX), this part is suited to equipment downsizing while maintaining high voltage capability and RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 100 µF nominal capacitance with a 500 V rated voltage; capacitance tolerance is ±20% at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• High‑Temperature Long Life — Rated for operation from –40°C to +105°C with a 5000 hour endurance rating at 105°C when subjected to DC bias plus rated ripple current.
• Snap‑in Radial Can Package — Snap‑in terminal type with a compact 22 × 30 mm (D × L) can size, enabling space savings for equipment downsizing.
• Ripple Current Handling — Rated ripple current 850 mA at 120 Hz and 1.216 A at 50 kHz, with frequency coefficients provided for other frequencies.
• Leakage & Dissipation — Leakage current specified as I ≤ 3√(C·V) µA after 5 minutes at 20°C; tangent of loss angle (tan δ) ≤ 0.25 at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Stability & Endurance — Low‑temperature stability with impedance ratio Z(–25°C)/Z(+20°C) ≤ 8 at 120 Hz; endurance criteria include capacitance within ±20% and leakage current within initial specified limits after endurance testing.
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• High‑voltage DC filtering — 500 V rating makes the capacitor suitable for DC link and smoothing duties in high‑voltage power circuits where compact size is required.
• Power supply bulk storage — General‑purpose capacitance for energy storage and ripple suppression in power supplies and industrial equipment.
• Equipment downsizing — Ultra‑smaller case (one rank smaller than LGX) enables reduced enclosure and board space for compact product designs.

Unique Advantages

• High voltage capability: 500 V rating enables use in higher‑voltage power stages without additional series stacking.
• Compact, snap‑in package: 22 × 30 mm can with snap‑in terminals saves PCB area and simplifies high‑current mounting compared with larger radial cans.
• Design for elevated temperature: Endurance specified for 5000 hours at 105°C provides a predictable lifecycle for thermally demanding applications.
• Measured ripple performance: Rated ripple current figures (850 mA at 120 Hz, 1.216 A at 50 kHz) and frequency coefficients support sizing for specific ripple environments.
• Controlled electrical characteristics: Specified leakage current limits, tan δ, and low‑temperature impedance stability help ensure reliable behavior across operating conditions.
• RoHS compliant: Meets RoHS (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) requirements for materials compliance.

Why Choose LGC2H101MELZ30?

The LGC2H101MELZ30 combines a compact snap‑in can with a 100 µF/500 V electrical profile and a 105°C long‑life rating, making it a practical choice for designs that require high voltage handling in reduced space. Its endurance and measured ripple specifications give engineers verifiable parameters for thermal and ripple budgeting.

Manufactured by Nichicon and specified for general‑purpose use, this capacitor is suitable for engineers and procurement teams targeting robust, compact bulk capacitance in industrial and power electronics applications where RoHS compliance and predictable long‑term performance matter.

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