LGU2C561MELY

The LGU2C561MELY is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for general‑purpose electronic applications. It provides 560 µF capacitance at a 160 V rated voltage in a radial, can-style snap‑in package with a –40 °C to 105 °C operating temperature range.

Engineered for reliability under elevated temperature and ripple stress, this capacitor withstands 3000 hours of applied rated ripple current at 105 °C and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for designs that require durable bulk capacitance and robust thermal performance.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage: 560 µF capacitance with a 160 V rated voltage, suitable where mid‑to‑high DC voltage bulk capacitance is required.
• High Temperature Endurance: Rated for operation up to 105 °C and specified to withstand 3000 hours of applied rated ripple current at 105 °C.
• Snap‑In Terminal Mounting: Snap‑in radial can package provides secure board retention and straightforward insertion into through‑hole assemblies.
• Ripple Current Capability: Specified ripple current values include 1.5 A at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 2.25 A at 50 kHz (high frequency), supporting applications with sustained AC ripple stress.
• Wide Operating Range: Operational temperature from –40 °C to 105 °C and ±20% capacitance tolerance for predictable performance across environments.
• Environmental Compliance: Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• General‑Purpose Electronic Circuits: Provides bulk capacitance for circuits that require a 560 µF, 160 V electrolytic solution with snap‑in mounting.
• Power Supply Filtering: Suitable for smoothing and decoupling in power supplies where 105 °C endurance and rated ripple current are required.
• Industrial Equipment: Used in industrial control and power modules that demand elevated temperature operation and long ripple‑endurance life.
• Energy Storage and Smoothing: Offers bulk energy storage and ripple handling for general‑purpose applications operating up to 160 V.

Unique Advantages

• Long High‑Temperature Life: Endurance specified at 3000 hours at 105 °C ensures sustained performance under thermal stress.
• Robust Ripple Handling: Rated ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz support designs with significant AC ripple across a range of frequencies.
• Secure Snap‑In Mounting: Radial snap‑in package offers reliable mechanical retention for through‑hole assemblies and easy PCB placement.
• Wide Ambient Range: –40 °C to 105 °C operating range accommodates a broad set of environmental conditions without derating outside the specified limits.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance aligns the component with common environmental requirements for electronic products.

Why Choose LGU2C561MELY?

LGU2C561MELY combines a practical capacitance and voltage rating (560 µF, 160 V) with a snap‑in, radial can package and proven high‑temperature endurance. Its specified ripple current capabilities and 3000‑hour life at 105 °C make it a solid choice for designs that need reliable bulk capacitance and thermal robustness in general‑purpose power and industrial applications.

This capacitor is well suited for engineers and procurement teams specifying durable, RoHS‑compliant aluminum electrolytics for through‑hole assemblies where predictable performance over time and under ripple stress is required.

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