LGU2A182MELA

The LGU2A182MELA is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in terminal can designed for general-purpose power applications. It delivers 1.8 mF capacitance at a 100 V rating with polarized construction and snap-in radial package for PCB-mounted power assemblies.

Engineered for high-temperature operation, this part is specified for continuous use up to 105 °C and is endurance-rated to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105 °C, making it suitable where sustained ripple handling and thermal durability are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.8 mF nominal capacitance at 100 V rated voltage with ±20% tolerance (at 120 Hz, 20 °C).
• Snap-In Radial Package — Snap-in terminal, radial can package designed for robust PCB mounting in power assemblies.
• High-Temperature Endurance — Rated for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C and specified endurance of 3000 hours at 105 °C under D.C. bias plus rated ripple current.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current of 2.28 A at 120 Hz; frequency behavior yields 2.622 A at 50 kHz for this part.
• Frequency Coefficient (16–100 V) — Frequency coefficients for rated ripple current: 50 Hz 0.88, 60 Hz 0.90, 120 Hz 1.00, 300 Hz 1.07, 1 kHz 1.15, 10 kHz 1.15, 50 kHz+ 1.15.
• Polarized Design — Polar capacitor suitable for DC power circuits requiring electrolytic bulk capacitance.
• Regulatory Compliance — Compliant with RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Compact Can Dimensions — Physical size L: 4 × D: 2.5 cm for integration into power modules and assemblies.

Typical Applications

• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Bulk smoothing and decoupling in power supplies and converters where 100 V rating and high-temperature endurance are required.
• Power Assembly Energy Storage — Local energy reserve and transient support in industrial or commercial power modules using snap-in mounting for secure board retention.
• High-Ripple Environments — Circuits that require sustained ripple handling at elevated temperatures, supported by the 3000-hour endurance rating at 105 °C.

Unique Advantages

• Proven High-Temperature Endurance — Endurance specification of 3000 hours at 105 °C under rated ripple current provides predictable long-term performance in hot operating environments.
• Clear Ripple Performance Ratings — Published ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz, plus frequency coefficients for 16–100 V range, enable accurate thermal and reliability planning.
• Snap-In Mounting for Robust Assembly — Snap-in radial can simplifies board assembly for power electronics and enables secure mechanical retention.
• Polarized Bulk Capacitance — Large 1.8 mF capacitance in a compact can addresses energy storage and smoothing requirements without excessive board area.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS requirements for restriction of hazardous substances.

Why Choose LGU2A182MELA?

LGU2A182MELA positions itself as a reliable, high-temperature snap-in aluminum electrolytic solution for designs that require 1.8 mF at 100 V with sustained ripple handling. Its 105 °C rating and 3000-hour endurance under rated ripple current make it appropriate for power assemblies where thermal stress and continuous ripple are design drivers.

This part is suited to engineers and procurement teams designing general-purpose power supplies, converters, and power modules who need a polarized bulk capacitor with clear ripple and frequency behavior, snap-in mounting, and RoHS compliance.

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