LGU2C471MELY

The LGU2C471MELY is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGU series. It is a polarized, radial can type capacitor rated at 470 µF and 160 V, designed for general‑purpose power applications.

Key value comes from high ripple handling and long endurance: the part supports specified ripple currents across low and high frequencies and is qualified for 3000 hours of operation at 105°C, making it suitable where dependable bulk capacitance and thermal endurance are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 470 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 160 V and tolerance of −20% to +20% to meet bulk energy storage and smoothing requirements.
• Snap‑in Mounting — Snap‑in terminal type and radial can package for secure PCB mounting and straightforward assembly in power modules and racks.
• High Temperature Endurance — Rated for continuous operation from −40°C to +105°C with a specified lifetime of 3000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple conditions.
• Low and High Frequency Ripple Handling — Low‑frequency ripple current of 1.34 A (120 Hz) and high‑frequency ripple current of 2.01 A (50 kHz) for effective filtering across a wide frequency range.
• Electrical Losses and Leakage — Dissipation factor (tan δ) of 0.15 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz, and specified leakage current of 820 µA, enabling predictable loss and leakage behavior in designs.
• Compact Footprint — Body size φ20 × 35 mm (L: 3.5 cm × D: 2.0 cm) offering substantial capacitance in a compact snap‑in can.
• RoHS Compliant & Packaged for Production — RoHS status compliant and supplied in tray packing for production use; part is in mass production.

Typical Applications

• General‑purpose power filtering — Bulk smoothing and decoupling in power supplies and DC bus circuits where 470 µF at 160 V is required.
• Industrial power electronics — Energy storage and ripple suppression in industrial modules that operate across −40°C to +105°C and demand long endurance.
• High‑frequency filtering — Use in circuits that experience both low‑frequency and high‑frequency ripple, leveraging the specified ripple current ratings at 120 Hz and 50 kHz.

Unique Advantages

• Long thermal endurance: 3000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current supports reliable operation in thermally demanding environments.
• Wide operating temperature range: −40°C to +105°C enables deployment across a broad set of ambient conditions without derating outside the specified limits.
• Dual‑frequency ripple capability: Specified ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz provide predictable filtering performance across low and high frequency noise.
• Compact, production‑friendly package: φ20 × 35 mm snap‑in can in tray packing simplifies assembly for medium‑volume and high‑volume production runs.
• Measured loss and leakage values: tan δ = 0.15 (20°C, 120 Hz) and leakage current = 820 µA provide clear electrical boundaries for design margin calculations.

Why Choose LGU2C471MELY?

LGU2C471MELY combines a substantial 470 µF capacitance at 160 V with snap‑in mounting and a compact φ20 × 35 mm can, providing a practical solution for designers needing reliable bulk capacitance in constrained spaces. Its specified ripple current performance across frequencies and 3000‑hour endurance at 105°C deliver predictable behavior in sustained high‑temperature operating conditions.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams building general‑purpose power supplies and industrial power electronics that require verifiable electrical characteristics, thermal endurance, and RoHS compliance, with tray packing for production readiness.

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