LGU2E152MELC

The LGU2E152MELC is a Nichicon LGU series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap‑in terminal (radial can) package. It delivers 1500µF capacitance at a 250V rating with ±20% tolerance and is intended for general‑purpose applications.

Key electrical and mechanical attributes include a 3000 hour endurance at 105°C, wide operating temperature range of −40°C to 105°C, robust ripple current capability, and tray packing for mass production supply.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1500µF nominal capacitance rated at 250V with ±20% tolerance for general‑purpose energy storage and smoothing.
• High‑temperature Endurance — Designed for 3000 hours of operation at 105°C when subjected to rated ripple current and DC bias, supporting long duty at elevated temperatures.
• Ripple Current Capability — Supports 3000mA at 120Hz (low frequency) and 4500mA at 50kHz (high frequency) to handle board‑level ripple currents.
• Low Loss (tan δ) — Specified tanδ of 0.15 at 20°C and 120Hz, indicating measured dissipation characteristics for the rated voltage.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 1830µA (measured after application of rated voltage at 20°C), useful for design margining.
• Package & Form Factor — Snap‑in radial can, size φ35 × 50L (L: 5 × D: 3.5 cm), supplied in tray packing and offered in mass production status for assembly workflows.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• General‑purpose electronics — For circuits requiring a polarized 250V, 1500µF aluminum electrolytic capacitor.
• Power supply filtering — Used where bulk capacitance and rated ripple current are required for smoothing and filtering.
• Industrial equipment — Suitable for general‑purpose roles in industrial assemblies that operate within −40°C to 105°C.

Unique Advantages

• Rated for extended high‑temperature use — 3000 hours endurance at 105°C provides predictable behaviour over prolonged elevated‑temperature operation.
• High ripple handling — 3.0 A at 120Hz and 4.5 A at 50kHz allow accommodation of significant ripple currents without exceeding ratings.
• Measured dissipation specification — tanδ = 0.15 at 20°C / 120Hz provides a defined loss characteristic for thermal and performance calculations.
• Production‑ready packaging — Tray packing and mass production status support volume procurement and automated assembly.
• Regulatory compliance — RoHS compliance supports use in regulated assemblies.

Why Choose LGU2E152MELC?

The LGU2E152MELC combines a high‑voltage 250V rating with substantial capacitance (1500µF) in a snap‑in aluminum electrolytic can designed for sustained operation at 105°C. Its specified ripple current, leakage current, and tanδ values give engineers concrete parameters for thermal, ripple, and lifetime budgeting in general‑purpose designs.

This part is suited to designers and procurement teams needing a reliable, production‑ready polarized capacitor from Nichicon’s LGU series for power filtering, energy storage, and general‑purpose board assemblies where RoHS compliance and tray packing support manufacturing scale.

To request a quote or obtain pricing and lead‑time information for the LGU2E152MELC, please submit your request to sales through the usual procurement channel.