LGU2C681MELA

The LGU2C681MELA is a Nichicon LGU series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in terminal format. It provides 680 µF capacitance at a 160 V rating with radial, can-style snap-in mounting for board-level power applications.

Designed for general-purpose use, this component delivers high ripple current capability and extended endurance at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for designs that require reliable bulk capacitance and thermal robustness up to 105°C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 680 µF nominal capacitance with a 160 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance for bulk energy storage and decoupling in higher-voltage circuits.
• High-temperature Endurance — Rated lifetime of 3000 hours at 105°C, ensuring durability under sustained elevated operating temperatures.
• Ripple Current Performance — Low-frequency ripple current of 1.82 A (120 Hz) and high-frequency ripple current of 2.73 A (50 kHz) to support demanding AC ripple conditions.
• Low Losses — Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) of 0.15 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz, indicating controlled dissipation for this voltage class.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 980 µA, measured per standard conditions for predictable standby behavior.
• Robust Temperature Range — Operating range from −40°C to +105°C to accommodate a wide range of environmental conditions.
• Package & Mounting — Radial can, snap-in terminal package (φ25 × 30 mm) for secure board mounting; supplied in tray packing for assembly handling.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power filtering — Provides bulk capacitance and ripple handling for general-purpose circuits operating up to 160 V.
• High-temperature systems — Suited for equipment that requires reliable capacitance under continuous operation at temperatures up to 105°C.
• Board-level snap-in installations — Snap-in radial package simplifies secure mounting and mechanical retention on power PCBs.

Unique Advantages

• Long endurance at elevated temperature — 3000 hours at 105°C supports designs requiring sustained thermal reliability.
• High ripple capacity — Specified ripple currents at both low and high frequencies enable effective AC smoothing across a range of operating conditions.
• Compact radial footprint — φ25 × 30 mm can size balances capacitance with board-space efficiency for higher-voltage bulk needs.
• Predictable electrical characteristics — Defined tan δ and leakage current values allow accurate thermal and loss budgeting in power designs.
• Production-ready packaging — Tray packing and mass-production status facilitate procurement and assembly for volume builds.

Why Choose LGU2C681MELA?

The LGU2C681MELA combines high-voltage bulk capacitance with robust ripple-current capability and a 105°C endurance rating, offering a dependable solution for general-purpose power designs. Its snap-in radial package and defined electrical characteristics make it practical for board-level integration where thermal stability and predictable losses are important.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying reliable electrolytic capacitance for assemblies that demand long-term stability, controlled leakage, and processing-ready packaging from a manufacturer-grade LGU series product.

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