LGU2A122MELB

The LGU2A122MELB is a Nichicon aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in, radial can package designed for general-purpose power applications. It delivers 1.2 mF capacitance at a 100 V rating with polarized terminals and a high operating temperature range of −40°C to 105°C.

Engineered for durability under thermal and ripple stress, this part withstands 3,000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for industrial and commercial equipment requiring robust bulk capacitance and reliable mounting.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.2 mF capacitance with a 100 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance for bulk energy storage and DC filtering applications.
• High Temperature Endurance — Rated for operation from −40°C to 105°C with an endurance specification of 3,000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current.
• Snap-In Radial Can Package — Snap-in terminal type in a radial, can-style package for secure board mounting and stable mechanical retention.
• Ripple Current Performance — Rated ripple current of 1.71 A at 120 Hz and 1.966 A at 50 kHz, with frequency-coefficient behavior provided for high-frequency operation.
• Leakage and Loss Characteristics — Specified leakage current and tan δ limits per rated voltage with performance evaluated at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Regulatory Compliance — Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Compact Footprint — Physical dimensions L: 2.5 × D: 3 cm for tight PCB layouts while providing substantial capacitance.

Typical Applications

• Power Supply Filtering — Bulk smoothing and decoupling in industrial and commercial power supplies, leveraging 1.2 mF at 100 V for energy storage and ripple suppression.
• Power Electronics — DC link and intermediate storage in converters or motor drives where high ripple current capability and 105°C endurance are required.
• Industrial Control Equipment — General-purpose energy reserve and filtering in controllers and power interfaces operating across wide temperature ranges.

Unique Advantages

• Long High-Temperature Endurance: Withstands 3,000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C, supporting sustained operation in hot environments.
• Robust Ripple Handling: Specified ripple current at both low and high frequencies (1.71 A at 120 Hz; 1.966 A at 50 kHz) enables reliable performance across switching and line-frequency conditions.
• Secure Snap-In Mounting: Snap-in radial can design provides strong mechanical retention for heavy-current and vibration-prone applications.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range: −40°C to 105°C rating accommodates demanding industrial temperature profiles.
• Compliance-Ready: RoHS conformity supports regulatory requirements for commercial and industrial product lines.

Why Choose LGU2A122MELB?

The LGU2A122MELB combines substantial capacitance (1.2 mF), a 100 V rating, and proven high-temperature endurance to meet the needs of designers requiring stable bulk energy storage and ripple performance in demanding environments. Its snap-in radial can package offers secure PCB mounting and a compact footprint for space-constrained boards.

Manufactured by Nichicon and built to withstand 3,000 hours of rated ripple at 105°C, this capacitor is suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying reliable, RoHS-compliant components for industrial power supplies, converters, and control equipment where long-term robustness matters.

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