LGG2C332MELC45

The LGG2C332MELC45 is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LGG series, offering 3.3 mF (3300 μF) capacitance with a 160 V rated voltage. It is an ultra-smaller-sized, radial can snap-in type designed for general-purpose power applications that require bulk capacitance in a compact footprint.

Key value comes from its compact dimensions and high-temperature capability — rated for operation from –40 °C to +105 °C — combined with defined endurance and ripple current performance for reliable use in industrial and commercial power systems.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — Rated at 3.3 mF (3300 μF) with a 160 V DC rating, offering substantial bulk capacitance for DC power circuits.
• Snap‑in Terminal Package — Radial, can-type snap-in mounting for secure mechanical retention in power assemblies and chassis-mounted applications.
• High-Temperature Operation — Operating temperature range of –40 °C to +105 °C and designed for endurance testing of 2000 hours at 105 °C under DC bias plus rated ripple current.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current of 3.1 A at 120 Hz and 4.65 A at 100 kHz, supporting high-frequency and low-frequency ripple handling requirements.
• Compact, Space-Saving Size — Physical dimensions L: 4.5 × D: 3.5 cm and described as “ultra-smaller-sized” (one rank smaller than LGN), enabling equipment downsizing.
• Performance & Reliability — Capacitance tolerance of ±20%; series specifications include limits on leakage current (I ≤ 3√CV μA after 5 minutes at 20 °C) and defined endurance criteria (capacitance change within ±20% after endurance test).
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Polarized — Designed for polarized DC applications where a polarized electrolytic is required.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk smoothing and energy buffering in general-purpose industrial power converters where 160 V rated capacitance and high ripple current capacity are needed.
• Commercial Power Electronics — Energy storage and decoupling in commercial equipment that benefits from a compact, high-capacitance snap-in solution.
• Power Conversion Modules — Filter and reservoir capacitor roles in power conversion stages, leveraging the 3.1 A (120 Hz) and 4.65 A (100 kHz) ripple ratings.
• General-Purpose Equipment — Applications requiring reliable bulk capacitance at elevated temperatures up to +105 °C and predictable endurance performance.

Unique Advantages

• Compact footprint for equipment downsizing: One rank smaller than LGN and compact L: 4.5 × D: 3.5 cm dimensions reduce board and chassis space requirements.
• High-temperature endurance: Rated to +105 °C with an endurance specification of 2000 hours at 105 °C under DC bias plus rated ripple current, supporting prolonged operation in hot environments.
• Defined ripple performance: Explicit ripple current ratings at both low and high frequencies (3.1 A at 120 Hz, 4.65 A at 100 kHz) provide predictable thermal and electrical behavior in filtering roles.
• Secure snap-in mounting: Radial snap-in terminals offer robust mechanical retention for chassis or panel-mounted power assemblies.
• Measurable reliability metrics: Series specifications include limits for leakage current and allowable capacitance/tan δ changes after endurance and shelf-life tests, enabling predictable lifecycle planning.
• RoHS compliant: Meets RoHS directives for restricted substances, facilitating use in regulated product designs.

Why Choose LGG2C332MELC45?

LGG2C332MELC45 combines high bulk capacitance (3.3 mF) and a 160 V rating in an ultra-smaller-sized snap-in package designed for general-purpose power applications. Its high-temperature rating to +105 °C, specified endurance of 2000 hours under rated conditions, and clear ripple current specifications make it a practical choice where predictable performance and compact packaging are required.

This capacitor is well suited to designers of industrial and commercial power systems who need a polarized, RoHS-compliant bulk capacitor with established endurance characteristics and secure snap-in mounting for robust mechanical installation.

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