LGU2E271MELA

The LGU2E271MELA is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor rated at 270 µF and 250 V. It is a polarized, radial can device designed for general-purpose electronic applications where robust ripple-current endurance and elevated-temperature performance are required.

Designed for continuous operation up to 105°C, this component offers long-term stability under rated ripple current and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for a wide range of power and assembly-level applications.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage 270 µF nominal capacitance with a 250 V rated voltage and a tolerance of ±20%.
• Snap-in Radial Can Package Snap-in terminal, radial can construction for secure mechanical mounting in assemblies.
• High-Temperature Endurance Specified endurance of 3000 hours at 105°C when subjected to rated ripple current and DC bias.
• Operating Temperature Range Rated for −40°C to +105°C operation, supporting a broad range of environmental conditions.
• Ripple Current Capability Rated ripple current performance includes 1.18 A at 120 Hz and 1.77 A at 50 kHz, with frequency coefficients defined in the LGU series data.
• Polarized Electrolytic Polarized design appropriate for DC power filtering and bulk energy storage in circuits requiring electrolytic capacitors.
• Regulatory Compliance Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• General Purpose Electronics — For circuits requiring a 270 µF, 250 V polarized electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in radial can package.
• High-Temperature Power Assemblies — Endurance rating of 3000 hours at 105°C supports use where sustained ripple current at elevated temperatures is expected.
• Board and Chassis Installations — Snap-in terminals provide a mechanically secure mounting option for assembled power modules and equipment.

Unique Advantages

• Long Endurance at Elevated Temperature: 3000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current helps ensure sustained performance in hot operating environments.
• Clear Ripple Current Ratings: Published ripple current values (1.18 A at 120 Hz, 1.77 A at 50 kHz) allow designers to size capacitors against expected AC stresses.
• Compact Snap-in Form Factor: Radial, snap-in can package simplifies installation in assemblies that require secure mechanical retention.
• Wide Operating Range: −40°C to +105°C rating supports diverse deployment scenarios across ambient conditions.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS conformity supports designs targeting global markets with environmental restrictions.

Why Choose LGU2E271MELA?

The LGU2E271MELA positions itself as a reliable, general-purpose snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor for designs that demand polarized bulk capacitance at 250 V and sustained ripple-current endurance at elevated temperatures. Its combination of published ripple current characteristics, 3000-hour endurance at 105°C, and RoHS compliance makes it a practical choice for power assemblies and electronic equipment where thermal and electrical stress must be managed.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying capacitors for assemblies that require a durable snap-in radial can solution with defined performance metrics and regulatory compliance.

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