LGU2P221MELY

The LGU2P221MELY from Nichicon is a snap‑in, radial can aluminum electrolytic capacitor offering 220 µF capacitance at a 220 V rating. Designed as a polarized, general‑purpose component, it combines a compact φ20 × 30 mm package with robust electrical endurance for demanding applications.

Key value comes from its 105°C operating range with 3000 hours endurance at rated ripple current, low loss characteristics (tan δ = 0.15 at 20°C, 120 Hz), and tray packaging for production handling—appropriate for engineers and procurement teams specifying reliable bulk capacitance in power-oriented designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 220 µF nominal capacitance with a 220 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance, providing substantial bulk energy storage in a compact snap‑in package.
• High‑Temperature Endurance — Rated for operation from −40°C to +105°C with a guaranteed 3000 hours endurance at 105°C under rated ripple conditions, supporting extended life in elevated temperature environments.
• Ripple Current Performance — Designed for continuous ripple handling: 1.0 A at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 1.5 A at 50 kHz (high frequency), helping reduce ripple voltage and heating in power systems.
• Low Loss — Loss tangent (tan δ) specified at 0.15 (measured at 20°C, 120 Hz), enabling predictable dissipation and thermal management for designers.
• Leakage Current — Leakage current specified at 660 µA, allowing accurate budgeting of standby and leakage power in circuits.
• Package & Mounting — Snap‑in radial can (φ20 × 30 mm) for secure PCB mounting and tray packing for production assembly; polarized construction for correct DC applications.
• RoHS Compliant & Production Status — RoHS compliant and listed as mass production, supporting regulatory and supply continuity requirements.

Typical Applications

• General‑purpose electronic equipment — Provides bulk capacitance and energy storage where 220 µF at 220 V is required in a snap‑in radial can format.
• Power supply filtering — Handles rated ripple currents (1 A at 120 Hz and 1.5 A at 50 kHz) to smooth DC outputs and reduce voltage ripple under continuous load.
• High‑temperature environments — Long endurance (3000 hours at 105°C) makes it suitable for applications that operate at elevated ambient temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• Proven endurance at 105°C — 3000‑hour rated life at 105°C under rated ripple current supports long service intervals and predictable maintenance planning.
• Measured ripple capability across frequencies — Specified ripple current at both low and high frequencies (120 Hz and 50 kHz) helps designers account for thermal and ripple dissipation across operating conditions.
• Compact snap‑in format — φ20 × 30 mm can with snap‑in terminals simplifies secure PCB mounting while conserving board area compared to larger radial options.
• Controlled dielectric loss — tan δ = 0.15 (20°C, 120 Hz) provides a known dissipation factor for thermal design and reliability assessments.
• Production‑ready packaging — Tray packing and mass production status facilitate BOM planning and assembly throughput for volume projects.

Why Choose LGU2P221MELY?

LGU2P221MELY is positioned for designs that require reliable, long‑life bulk capacitance in a compact snap‑in aluminum electrolytic form. Its 220 µF/220 V rating combined with 3000 hours endurance at 105°C and specified ripple current values makes it suitable where predictable thermal behavior and sustained ripple handling are priorities.

This component is well suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying general‑purpose power capacitors that must balance size, endurance, and measurable electrical performance, supported by Nichicon manufacturing and RoHS compliance for regulatory alignment.

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