LGU2C561MELA

The LGU2C561MELA is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGU series designed for general-purpose power applications. It provides 560 µF capacitance at a 160 V rating in a compact φ25 × 30 mm snap-in can, delivering measurable ripple handling and long-term endurance for demanding thermal and electrical environments.

Key value comes from its rated ripple current capability across low and high frequencies, a wide operating temperature range of −40°C to 105°C, and a 3000-hour endurance rating at 105°C—making it suitable where sustained performance and RoHS-compliant construction are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 560 µF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 160 V and capacitance tolerance of −20% to +20% (±20%).
• Snap-In Radial Package — Snap-in terminal, radial can (φ25 × 30 mm), designed for secure board mounting and high-current power applications; supplied in tray packing for production handling.
• Ripple Current Capability — Low-frequency ripple current of 1.67 A at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 2.505 A at 50 kHz, enabling effective smoothing and decoupling across a range of switching frequencies.
• Loss and Leakage Characteristics — Tangent of loss angle (tanδ) of 0.15 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz; leakage current specified at 890 µA (per product data measurement conditions).
• High-Temperature Endurance — Rated for 3000 hours at 105°C under specified conditions, with the LGU series specification ensuring capacitance and leakage remain within defined limits after endurance testing.
• Wide Operating Temperature — Functional across −40°C to 105°C to support a broad range of environmental conditions.
• Compliance and Availability — RoHS compliant and listed as mass production status with tray packing suitable for volume assembly.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power filtering — Smoothing and bulk decoupling in power supply stages that require 560 µF at 160 V and rated ripple handling.
• DC link and intermediate circuits — Energy storage and ripple absorption in circuits operating up to 160 V where sustained ripple currents and thermal endurance are required.
• Industrial power electronics — Use in assemblies that require long endurance at elevated temperatures (3000 h at 105°C) and robust leakage and loss characteristics.

Unique Advantages

• High ripple handling across frequencies — Specified ripple currents of 1.67 A (120 Hz) and 2.505 A (50 kHz) support performance in both line-frequency and switching-frequency environments.
• Proven thermal endurance — 3000-hour rating at 105°C provides predictable aging behavior and helps designers budget for long-term performance.
• Compact snap-in form factor — φ25 × 30 mm can with snap-in terminals offers a space-efficient solution for board-level power components while enabling secure mechanical mounting.
• Measurable dielectric loss and leakage — tanδ of 0.15 (20°C, 120 Hz) and leakage current of 890 µA allow designers to assess dissipation and leakage budgets precisely.
• Production-ready packaging — Tray packing and mass-production availability streamline procurement and assembly for volume designs.
• RoHS compliant — Meets RoHS directive requirements for environmental compliance.

Why Choose LGU2C561MELA?

LGU2C561MELA combines a substantial 560 µF capacitance and 160 V rating with validated ripple current performance and long-term endurance at 105°C. Its snap-in radial can and tray packing make it suitable for production environments where reliable board mounting and handling are important.

This part is suited for designers and procurement teams specifying capacitors for general-purpose power filtering, DC link smoothing, and industrial power electronics where measurable electrical characteristics (tanδ, leakage) and endurance data are required for design validation and lifecycle planning.

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