LGN2C122MELB30

The LGN2C122MELB30 is a snap-in, radial can aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for general-purpose electronic applications. It delivers 1.2 mF capacitance at a 160 V rated voltage in a smaller-sized 105°C snap-in package from Nichicon's LGN series.

This part is optimized for heated-environment reliability, specified to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C, and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance: 1.2 mF capacitance at 160 V rated voltage with polarity (polarized) and a tolerance of ±20% for stable bulk energy storage.
• Ripple Current Capability: Rated ripple current of 2.3 A at 120 Hz and 3.45 A at 100 kHz to support AC ripple handling across typical power frequencies.
• High-Temperature Endurance: Specified endurance of 3000 hours at 105°C under D.C. bias plus rated ripple current (per LGN series endurance criteria).
• Operating Temperature Range: Usable from –40°C to +105°C to cover a wide range of ambient conditions.
• Compact Snap-in Package: Radial, can-type snap-in mounting with a physical size of L: 3 × D: 3 cm, providing a one-rank smaller case size compared to the LGU series variant.
• Compliance: Meets RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• General Purpose Electronics: Suitable for general-purpose smoothing and bulk energy storage where a 160 V, 1.2 mF polarized snap-in capacitor is required.
• Power Supply Filter Stages: Used in power supply filtering where defined ripple current handling at 120 Hz and higher frequencies (100 kHz) is needed.
• Industrial Equipment: Appropriate for industrial systems requiring components rated to operate up to +105°C with long endurance under ripple current stress.

Unique Advantages

• Long High-Temperature Endurance: 3000-hour endurance at 105°C provides predictable performance in sustained elevated-temperature applications.
• Dual-Frequency Ripple Ratings: Specified ripple current values at both 120 Hz and 100 kHz support designs spanning mains-frequency filtering to higher-frequency power stages.
• Space-Efficient Form Factor: One rank smaller case size than the LGU series enables more compact board layouts while retaining snap-in mechanical robustness.
• Clear Electrical Specification: 1.2 mF at 160 V with ±20% tolerance simplifies selection for designers matching bulk capacitance and voltage needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance supports inclusion in assemblies targeting restricted-substance requirements.

Why Choose LGN2C122MELB30?

The LGN2C122MELB30 positions itself as a reliable, compact aluminum electrolytic solution for designers needing 1.2 mF at 160 V in a snap-in, high-temperature-capable package. Its specified ripple current performance at both 120 Hz and 100 kHz, together with 3000-hour endurance at 105°C, makes it well suited to sustained-power and filtering applications in demanding thermal environments.

Backed by Nichicon's LGN series specifications and RoHS compliance, this part is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams seeking a durable, clearly specified capacitor for general-purpose and industrial electronic designs.

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