LGU2A182MELB

The LGU2A182MELB is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in terminal, radial can package designed for general-purpose applications. It is a 1.8 mF (1,800 µF) polarized capacitor rated at 100 V and specified for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C.

Key value propositions include high-temperature endurance—withstanding 3,000 hours of rated ripple current at 105 °C—and RoHS compliance, delivering reliable ripple-handling capability and regulatory conformance for long-life applications.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.8 mF nominal capacitance with a 100 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance, providing bulk capacitance for general-purpose circuits.
• High-Temperature Endurance — Specified to withstand 3,000 hours of rated ripple current at 105 °C, with capacitance change and leakage current meeting endurance criteria after the test.
• Ripple Current Performance — Rated ripple current of 2.27 A at 120 Hz and 2.611 A at 50 kHz, enabling sustained AC current handling across common frequencies.
• Operating Temperature Range — −40 °C to 105 °C operating range suitable for elevated-temperature environments within the specified limits.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can snap-in package for secure board mounting; snap-in terminal type designed for robust mechanical retention.
• Regulatory Compliance — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Polarized Design — Polar capacitor intended for DC applications where polarity is observed.
• Physical Size — External dimensions L: 3.5 × D: 3 cm with a maximum seated height of 1.378 inch for PCB layout planning.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose circuits — Suited for a wide range of general-purpose applications requiring bulk capacitance and polarized electrolytic performance.
• High-temperature ripple applications — Designed for use where sustained ripple current is applied at elevated temperature (withstands 3,000 hours at 105 °C under rated ripple).
• Snap-in mounting designs — Ideal where a radial, snap-in can capacitor is preferred for secure mechanical installation on the PCB.

Unique Advantages

• Long high-temperature endurance: The LGU2A182MELB is specified to endure 3,000 hours at 105 °C under rated ripple current, supporting extended life in elevated-temperature applications.
• Clear ripple-current ratings: Published ripple current values of 2.27 A at 120 Hz and 2.611 A at 50 kHz let designers quantify AC stress capability directly from the datasheet.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) simplifies inclusion in assemblies subject to these directives.
• Snap-in radial package: The snap-in can provides reliable mechanical retention and straightforward PCB mounting for bulk capacitance needs.
• Wide operating temperature range: −40 °C to 105 °C rating accommodates a broad set of environmental conditions within the specified limits.

Why Choose LGU2A182MELB?

LGU2A182MELB combines a substantial 1.8 mF capacitance and 100 V rating with explicit high-temperature ripple endurance and frequency-specific ripple current data, giving design teams verifiable performance metrics for demanding, general-purpose applications. Its snap-in radial can format and RoHS compliance simplify mechanical integration and regulatory alignment.

This capacitor is appropriate for designers and procurement teams specifying polarized electrolytic solutions where elevated-temperature ripple performance and clear datasheet-backed specifications are required for long-term reliability.

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