LGU2Z102MELA

The LGU2Z102MELA from Nichicon is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for general-purpose power applications. It provides 1000µF capacitance at a 180V rating in a φ25×45mm can with snap‑in mounting, suitable for bulk energy storage, smoothing and high‑ripple environments.

Built to a 105°C standard with a rated endurance of 3000 hours at 105°C and RoHS compliance, this part targets designs that require high ripple tolerance and long life in elevated temperature conditions.

Key Features

• Electrical Capacity — 1000µF capacitance at 180V rated voltage with ±20% tolerance for general-purpose power smoothing and bulk storage.
• High Temperature Endurance — Rated for operation from −40°C to 105°C with a specified lifetime of 3000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple and DC bias.
• High Ripple Capability — Low-frequency ripple current of 2.3A (120Hz) and high-frequency ripple current of 3.45A (100kHz) to support demanding power supply conditions.
• Low Loss and Leakage — Specified tan δ of 0.15 (measurement at 120Hz, 20°C for this voltage class) and a low leakage current of 1.27µA for stable performance over time.
• Robust Package — Snap‑in radial can package (φ25×45mm / L: 4.5 × D: 2.5 cm) for secure chassis or PCB mounting and simplified assembly.
• Polarized, Tray Packed — Polarized capacitor supplied in tray packaging for mass production environments.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant per provided product data.

Typical Applications

• Power supply filtering — Bulk smoothing and decoupling on high‑voltage rails where 180V rating and 1000µF capacitance are required.
• Industrial equipment — Energy storage and ripple management in general‑purpose industrial power modules operating up to 105°C.
• High‑ripple environments — Applications that need sustained ripple handling thanks to the specified 2.3A (120Hz) and 3.45A (100kHz) ripple currents.

Unique Advantages

• High‑temperature reliability: 3000 hours rated life at 105°C provides predictable long‑term behavior in elevated temperature installations.
• Strong ripple performance: Separate low‑ and high‑frequency ripple current ratings give designers clear guidance for thermal and lifetime budgeting under varied switching conditions.
• Compact snap‑in form factor: φ25×45mm can with snap‑in terminals offers a space‑efficient solution for chassis or PCB mounting in production builds.
• Low leakage and loss: Low leakage current and a tan δ of 0.15 support stable DC bias performance and minimize power dissipation.
• Production ready: Tray packing and mass production availability simplify procurement and assembly for volume manufacturing.

Why Choose LGU2Z102MELA?

The LGU2Z102MELA balances high voltage capability (180V), substantial capacitance (1000µF) and elevated temperature endurance (−40°C to 105°C, 3000h at 105°C) in a snap‑in can package suited to high‑ripple power applications. Its specified ripple current ratings and low leakage make it a practical choice for designers who need reliable bulk capacitance under continuous thermal and electrical stress.

This part is ideal for engineers specifying general‑purpose power capacitors for industrial power supplies, energy storage stages, and other systems requiring robust ripple handling and long life in warm operating environments. Backed by Nichicon’s LGU series specifications and RoHS compliance, it supports production needs with tray packing and mass production readiness.

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