LGN2C821MELA30

The LGN2C821MELA30 is an aluminum electrolytic, snap-in terminal capacitor from Nichicon’s LGN series. It delivers 820 µF capacitance at a 160 V rating in a compact radial can (φ25 × 30 mm) intended for general-purpose power applications.

Designed for robust operation, the part is specified for operation from –40°C to 105°C, with endurance for 3000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current. It is RoHS compliant and is available in tray packing for production assembly.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 820 µF capacitance with a 160 V rated voltage and tolerance of −20% to +20% (±20% at 120 Hz, 20°C).
• High‑Temperature Endurance — Specified to withstand 3000 hours of DC bias plus rated ripple current at 105°C when peak voltage does not exceed the rated voltage.
• Ripple Current Capability — Low‑frequency ripple current 2.0 A (120 Hz) and high‑frequency ripple current 3.0 A (100 kHz), enabling reliable ripple handling in power circuits.
• Low Loss — Loss tangent (tanδ) specified at 0.15 (measured at 120 Hz, 20°C) for predictable dissipation.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 1080 µA (measured after 5 minutes at 20°C under rated voltage conditions).
• Package & Mounting — Snap‑in terminal, radial can (snap‑in) package in a φ25 × 30 mm can; supplied in tray packing and listed as mass production.
• Operating Temperature Range — Rated for −40°C to 105°C operation.
• RoHS Compliance — Conforms to RoHS directive requirements as stated for the LGN series.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power supplies — Bulk smoothing and decoupling where 820 µF capacitance and rated ripple current (2.0 A / 3.0 A) are required for stable rail performance.
• Power converters and inverters — Energy buffering and ripple mitigation in designs that require a 160 V capacitor with defined high‑temperature endurance.
• Industrial power modules — Use in modules that operate up to 105°C and demand long endurance (3000 hours) under rated ripple current.
• Commercial power conditioning — Filtering and smoothing in equipment where predictable leakage and loss characteristics matter for system-level reliability.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple-handling capability — Rated ripple currents of 2.0 A (120 Hz) and 3.0 A (100 kHz) support sustained ripple stress in demanding power applications.
• Proven high‑temperature endurance — Specified to endure 3000 hours at 105°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current for stable long-term operation.
• Compact snap‑in can — φ25 × 30 mm radial can with snap‑in terminals provides a robust board-mounted solution while occupying a smaller case size relative to larger LG series variants.
• Predictable electrical characteristics — Specified tanδ (0.15) and leakage current (1080 µA) enable predictable thermal and discharge behavior in designs.
• Production-ready supply — RoHS compliant and available in tray packing with mass production status for consistent procurement and assembly.

Why Choose LGN2C821MELA30?

The LGN2C821MELA30 combines a high 820 µF capacitance and 160 V rating with validated ripple performance and a long 3000‑hour endurance at 105°C, making it well suited to designs that require reliable bulk energy storage and ripple mitigation at elevated temperatures. Its snap‑in radial can and tray packing support production assembly and secure PCB mounting.

This part is ideal for engineers specifying general‑purpose power capacitors for power supplies, converters, and industrial power modules where predictable leakage, low loss (tanδ), and long high‑temperature life are important. As a mass‑production Nichicon LGN series component, it provides a consistent supply option for medium- and high‑volume builds.

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