LGU2C821MELC

The LGU2C821MELC is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGU series featuring a snap-in terminal configuration. It provides 820 µF capacitance at a 160 V rating and is specified for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C.

Designed for general-purpose applications, this radial can snap-in capacitor delivers long-term endurance with 3000 hours rated life at 105 °C under rated ripple current conditions, RoHS compliance, and tray packing for production use.

Key Features

• Electrical characteristics: 820 µF nominal capacitance with ±20% tolerance and polarized construction for DC applications.
• Rated voltage and loss: 160 V rating with tanδ of 0.15 measured at 20 °C and 120 Hz.
• Ripple current capability: Low-frequency ripple current 2.04 A at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current 3.06 A at 50 kHz.
• Endurance at elevated temperature: Specified for 3000 hours at 105 °C when subjected to D.C. bias plus rated ripple current.
• Operating temperature range: −40 °C to 105 °C for broad thermal compatibility.
• Mechanical and packaging: Snap-in radial can (φ35 × 25L) with tray packing and mass production status for volume assembly.
• Leakage current: Specified leakage current of 1080 µA (measured after 5 minutes at 20 °C under rated voltage conditions as per series specification).
• Environmental compliance: RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power filtering: Bulk energy storage and smoothing in designs that require 820 µF at 160 V and polarized electrolytic support.
• Assemblies requiring snap-in mounting: Panel or chassis installations and power modules that use radial, snap-in capacitors for secure mechanical retention.
• High-temperature operation: Circuits that operate up to 105 °C and require components qualified for 3000 hours endurance under rated ripple current.

Unique Advantages

• Long-term ripple endurance: Rated to withstand 3000 hours at 105 °C with rated ripple current, supporting sustained high-stress operation.
• High-frequency ripple handling: High-frequency ripple current rating of 3.06 A at 50 kHz supports designs with switching or high-frequency components.
• Clear electrical specification set: Defined tanδ, leakage current, and capacitance tolerance for predictable performance and design margining.
• Production-ready packaging: Tray packing and mass production status streamline procurement and assembly for volume manufacturing.
• RoHS compliant: Meets RoHS directive requirements for environmental compliance.

Why Choose LGU2C821MELC?

The LGU2C821MELC combines a robust electrical specification—820 µF at 160 V, defined loss factor, and quantified leakage—with mechanical features suited to panel and module assemblies (snap-in radial can, φ35 × 25L). Its 3000-hour endurance rating at 105 °C under rated ripple current and clear high-frequency ripple current specification make it suitable for designers who need predictable, long-lived electrolytic performance in general-purpose power applications.

This part is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams seeking a RoHS-compliant, production-ready snap-in electrolytic capacitor with documented endurance and ripple handling characteristics from the Nichicon LGU series.

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