LGU2E471MELA

The LGU2E471MELA from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for general-purpose power applications. It combines a 250 V rated voltage with 470 µF capacitance in a radial, can-style snap-in package suitable for board-mounted bulk energy storage and filtering.

Engineered for robust thermal and ripple performance, this part offers a wide operating temperature range and extended endurance, making it appropriate for designs that require sustained ripple handling and long-term reliability at elevated temperatures.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 470 µF nominal capacitance with a 250 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C for predictable energy storage and filtering.
• High Ripple Current Capability — Rated low-frequency ripple current of 1.65 A at 120 Hz and high-frequency ripple current of 2.475 A at 50 kHz to support demanding AC ripple conditions.
• Low Dissipation Factor — tan δ of 0.15 measured at 20°C and 120 Hz, enabling efficient performance in AC-biased applications.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 1020 µA after rated voltage application, supporting predictable standby and leakage behavior.
• Endurance & Temperature Performance — Rated for 3000 hours at 105°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current; operational temperature range of −40°C to 105°C for extended lifetime in elevated-temperature environments.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-type snap-in package (φ25×40L) with snap-in terminals for secure board mounting and simplified assembly; tray-packed and in mass production.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Power supply filtering — Bulk smoothing and ripple reduction in power supplies that require 250 V working voltage and high ripple current capability.
• Industrial power electronics — Energy storage and decoupling in general-purpose industrial converters and control equipment operating across −40°C to 105°C.
• High-frequency filtering — Applications needing reliable high-frequency ripple handling up to 50 kHz, leveraging the specified 2.475 A high-frequency ripple current rating.

Unique Advantages

• High-rated voltage and capacitance — 250 V and 470 µF deliver substantial bulk capacitance for higher-voltage systems.
• Robust ripple endurance — Combined low- and high-frequency ripple current ratings enable resilient performance under continuous AC ripple stress.
• Extended high-temperature life — 3000 hours endurance at 105°C under rated conditions supports long-term reliability in warm operating environments.
• Compact snap-in form factor — φ25×40L radial can with snap-in terminals facilitates secure PCB mounting and straightforward assembly in high-density power layouts.
• Predictable electrical behavior — Specified tan δ and leakage current measurements enable accurate design margins for loss and standby current budgeting.
• Production-ready supply — Tray packing and mass production status support volume assembly and procurement planning.

Why Choose LGU2E471MELA?

LGU2E471MELA positions itself as a reliable, general-purpose snap-in aluminum electrolytic solution for designs that demand 250 V working voltage, significant bulk capacitance, and strong ripple-handling capability. Its combination of 470 µF capacity, low dissipation factor, and defined leakage characteristics make it suitable for engineers balancing energy storage, efficiency, and thermal endurance.

This part is well suited to production environments requiring tray-packed, mass-production components with documented 3000-hour endurance at 105°C and RoHS compliance. Choose the LGU2E471MELA when your design requires predictable long-term performance in higher-voltage, high-ripple applications.

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