LGU1C103MELA

The LGU1C103MELA is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for general‑purpose power applications. It is a polarized, radial can type specified for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C and is RoHS compliant.

Engineered for elevated temperature endurance, this part withstands 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105 °C and provides substantial capacitance (10 mF) at a 16 V rating for bulk energy storage and ripple suppression in power circuits.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 10 mF nominal capacitance with a 16 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance, suitable for bulk filtering and decoupling in low‑voltage systems.
• High‑temperature Endurance — Specified for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C with a guaranteed 3000 hours endurance at 105 °C under rated ripple conditions.
• Rated Ripple Current — Rated ripple capability of 2.05 A at 120 Hz and 2.357 A at 50 kHz, enabling effective AC ripple handling across common power frequencies.
• Snap‑in, Radial Can Package — Snap‑in terminal, radial can construction for robust PCB mounting and mechanical stability in through‑hole power assemblies.
• Polarized Electrolytic — Polarized design for applications that require electrolytic capacitance behavior at the specified voltage and temperature range.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) requirements for restricted substances.
• Compact Footprint — Physical size L: 2.5 × D: 2.5 cm, delivering high capacitance in a compact radial can form factor.

Typical Applications

• General Purpose Power Filtering — Bulk smoothing and decoupling on low‑voltage power rails where 10 mF and rated ripple current capacity are required.
• Power Supply Reservoir — Energy storage and ripple reduction in switching and linear power supplies operating up to 105 °C.
• Industrial and Consumer Electronics — DC link and bulk capacitance in equipment that benefits from high‑temperature endurance and snap‑in mounting.

Unique Advantages

• Long High‑Temperature Lifetime: 3000 hours endurance at 105 °C under rated ripple conditions provides predictable long‑term performance in hot operating environments.
• Verified Ripple Performance: Published ripple current ratings at 120 Hz (2.05 A) and 50 kHz (2.357 A) support design calculations for both low and high frequency ripple scenarios.
• Compact, Robust Package: Snap‑in radial can offers mechanical stability on the PCB while delivering substantial capacitance in a small footprint (2.5 × 2.5 cm).
• Wide Operating Range: Rated for −40 °C to 105 °C, enabling use across a broad set of ambient conditions specified in the product data.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance simplifies selection for designs constrained by restricted substance requirements.

Why Choose LGU1C103MELA?

LGU1C103MELA positions itself as a reliable, general‑purpose electrolytic solution when designers need significant bulk capacitance with validated ripple endurance at elevated temperatures. Its combination of 10 mF capacitance, 16 V rating, and a 3000‑hour endurance at 105 °C makes it suitable for power supplies and equipment where sustained high‑temperature performance is required.

This part is well suited for engineers and procurement teams seeking a RoHS‑compliant, snap‑in radial can capacitor that balances compact size with measurable ripple current capability and long‑term stability under rated conditions.

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