LGU2C102MELA

The LGU2C102MELA from Nichicon is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LGU series, offered for general‑purpose power circuitry. It is a polarized, radial can (snap‑in) design specified for elevated-temperature operation and sustained ripple handling.

With a rated capacitance of 1 mF at 160 V and an operating range to 105°C, this part is designed to provide bulk capacitance and ripple endurance in applications that require long-term operation at high ambient temperatures. The part is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Rated Voltage — 1 mF capacitance with a 160 V rated voltage for bulk energy storage and smoothing in power circuits.
• Tolerance — Capacitance tolerance is –20% to +20% (±20%).
• High‑Temperature Endurance — Rated for operation from –40°C to +105°C with specified endurance of 3000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple and DC bias.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current performance of 2.25 A at 120 Hz and 3.375 A at 50 kHz to support AC ripple suppression across common frequencies.
• Package & Mounting — Radial snap‑in can (snap‑in terminal) for secure board mounting and mechanical stability in through‑hole assemblies.
• Polarized Electrolytic — Polarized construction for DC bulk and filtering applications.
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Physical Size — Compact dimensions: length 4 × diameter 2.5 cm, suitable for applications needing substantial capacitance in a confined footprint.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power filtering — 1 mF capacitance and specified ripple current ratings support bulk smoothing and ripple suppression in general power circuits.
• Bulk energy storage on power rails — Polarized snap‑in can provides stable bulk capacitance where 160 V rating and long endurance at 105°C are required.
• High-temperature circuit environments — Endurance rating of 3000 hours at 105°C makes this part suitable for long-term use in elevated temperature conditions.

Unique Advantages

• Defined high-temperature endurance — Rated to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C, providing predictable life characteristics under elevated-temperature operation.
• High voltage capability — 160 V rating allows use in higher-voltage DC circuits compared with lower-voltage electrolytics.
• Frequency-proven ripple handling — Published ripple current specifications at both 120 Hz and 50 kHz enable designers to size the capacitor for common ripple conditions.
• Secure mechanical mounting — Snap‑in terminal and radial can packaging deliver robust through‑hole attachment for assemblies requiring mechanical stability.
• RoHS compliant — Meets RoHS directives for use in compliant product designs.

Why Choose LGU2C102MELA?

LGU2C102MELA positions itself as a reliable, general‑purpose aluminum electrolytic capacitor for designs that require 1 mF of bulk capacitance at a 160 V rating, combined with sustained ripple handling at elevated temperatures. The part’s snap‑in radial can construction and clear endurance specification offer designers predictable performance and mechanical stability for long‑life power applications.

This Nichicon LGU series part is well suited for engineers and procurement teams seeking a polarized, high‑voltage electrolytic with explicit ripple and temperature endurance data, RoHS compliance, and compact dimensions for constrained board layouts.

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