LGU1C273MELB

The LGU1C273MELB is a Nichicon LGU-series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in radial can. Designed as a 16 V, 27 mF polarized capacitor with a snap-in terminal, it targets general-purpose power applications that require bulk capacitance and reliable performance at elevated temperatures.

Its key value proposition is long-term high-temperature endurance and robust ripple-current capability: the LGU series is specified to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C while meeting RoHS requirements.

Key Features

• Core Type Aluminum electrolytic capacitor, polarized construction providing high bulk capacitance in a compact radial, snap-in can.
• Electrical Rating 16 V rated voltage with 27 mF capacitance and ±20% tolerance, suitable for bulk energy storage and smoothing on low-voltage rails.
• Ripple Current Performance Rated ripple current of 3.83 A at 120 Hz and 4.404 A at 50 kHz supports applications with significant AC ripple components.
• High-Temperature Endurance Specified endurance of 3000 hours at 105°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current for sustained high-temperature operation.
• Operating Range Wide operating temperature from −40°C to +105°C to cover a broad set of general-purpose deployment conditions.
• Package & Mounting Radial, snap-in can package for secure board-level mounting and straightforward assembly in through-hole designs.
• Compliance RoHS-compliant per the provided directive references.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power filtering Bulk smoothing and decoupling on low-voltage power rails where 27 mF capacitance and polarized snap-in mounting are required.
• High-ripple environments Power supplies and DC rails that present sustained ripple currents benefit from the LGU1C273MELB’s specified ripple-current capability and 3000-hour 105°C endurance.
• Through-hole assemblies Snap-in radial can simplifies board retention and mechanical stability for chassis- or PCB-mounted power modules.

Unique Advantages

• Long elevated-temperature life 3000 hours endurance at 105°C provides predictable performance for designs operating at high ambient temperatures.
• Measurable ripple capability Explicit ripple-current ratings at 120 Hz and 50 kHz allow designers to size capacitors against known AC stress levels.
• High bulk capacitance in a compact can 27 mF in a radial snap-in package delivers significant energy storage without complex PCB retention features.
• Wide operating temperature span −40°C to +105°C rating supports deployment across many general-purpose environments.
• RoHS compliance Meets the cited RoHS directives for use in lead-free manufacturing environments.

Why Choose LGU1C273MELB?

The LGU1C273MELB combines high bulk capacitance with a snap-in radial form factor and clearly specified thermal and ripple endurance. Its 16 V / 27 mF rating, measurable ripple-current values, and 3000-hour life at 105°C make it a practical choice for engineers designing general-purpose power filtering and energy storage into through-hole assemblies that require dependable high-temperature performance.

This part is suitable for designs where long-term robustness, straightforward mechanical mounting, and RoHS compliance are priorities. Engineers can rely on the LGU1C273MELB for repeatable electrical behavior and predictable endurance under the specified conditions.

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