LGN2C102MELZ45

The LGN2C102MELZ45 from Nichicon is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for general‑purpose power applications. It provides 1 mF capacitance at a 160 V rating in a compact radial can with snap‑in mounting.

Engineered for high‑temperature endurance, this LGN series part withstands rated ripple current at 105°C for 3000 hours, making it suitable where sustained ripple handling and long‑term reliability are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1 mF rated capacitance with a 160 V nominal voltage, and a tolerance of -20% to +20%.
• High‑Temperature Endurance — Specified operating range of -40°C to 105°C with endurance validated for 3000 hours at 105°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current of 2.2 A at 120 Hz and 3.3 A at 100 kHz, supporting demanding AC ripple environments.
• Package & Mounting — Radial can snap‑in construction for secure chassis or PCB snap‑in mounting; physical dimension L: 4.5 × D: 2.2 cm and seated height max 1.772 inch.
• Reliability Parameters — Meets LGN series endurance and shelf‑life criteria: capacitance change within ±20%, tan δ within specified limits, and leakage current within initial specified values after endurance tests.
• Regulatory Status — Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Power Supplies — Bulk energy storage and smoothing in general‑purpose AC/DC and DC/DC converters, leveraging 1 mF capacitance and 160 V rating.
• Industrial Power Electronics — Filtering and ripple suppression in industrial power modules where sustained ripple current at elevated temperatures is required.
• Energy Storage / Buffering — Short‑term energy buffering in systems that demand stable capacitance across -40°C to 105°C and long endurance under ripple load.

Unique Advantages

• Proven High‑Temperature Life: Endurance verified for 3000 hours at 105°C under rated conditions, enabling predictable long‑term performance in hot environments.
• High Ripple Handling: Explicit ripple current ratings at both 120 Hz (2.2 A) and 100 kHz (3.3 A) to support a range of power‑frequency and switching applications.
• Compact Snap‑In Package: One rank smaller case size than LGU in the LGN family, offering a space‑efficient radial snap‑in solution for chassis or PCB mounting.
• Wide Operating Range: -40°C to 105°C category temperature range for consistent electrical behavior across common industrial temperature conditions.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to current RoHS directives for environmental and regulatory alignment.

Why Choose LGN2C102MELZ45?

The LGN2C102MELZ45 balances high capacitance and voltage handling with a compact snap‑in package and verified endurance at elevated temperature. Its defined ripple current ratings and lifecycle test conditions make it suitable for designers who require predictable capacitor behavior under sustained ripple and thermal stress.

This part is well suited for engineers specifying general‑purpose power and industrial designs that need robust energy storage, ripple suppression, and RoHS compliance without sacrificing board or chassis space.

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