LGU2Z122MELB

The LGU2Z122MELB is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for general-purpose applications requiring bulk capacitance and rated ripple handling. It provides 1.2 mF (1200 µF) capacitance at a 180 V rating in a radial, can-style snap‑in package.

Key electrical and reliability attributes include rated ripple current specifications, a -40°C to 105°C operating range, and a 3000-hour endurance at 105°C, making it suitable for equipment that demands stable bulk energy storage under sustained thermal and electrical stress.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 1.2 mF (1200 µF) rated at 180 V for significant bulk energy storage in power circuits.
• Snap‑in Radial Can Package: Snap‑in terminal type in a radial, can-style case for secure chassis or PCB mounting and straightforward mechanical installation.
• Operating Temperature Range: Specified from -40°C to 105°C to cover a wide range of ambient conditions.
• Endurance: Rated for 3000 hours at 105°C with applied rated ripple current, supporting long-term operation under elevated temperature stress.
• Loss Tangent (tan δ): Maximum tan δ of 0.15 (measurement at 120 Hz, 20°C) consistent with the 160–420 V rating group performance characteristics.
• Ripple Current Performance: 2.55 A at 120 Hz and 3.825 A at 50 kHz specified ripple current ratings for handling AC ripple in power applications.
• Dimensions & Packaging: Physical size listed as L: 4 × D: 3 cm (φ30 × 40 mm form factor) with tray packing for mass production handling.
• Polarized, ±20% Tolerance: Polarized electrolytic design with capacitance tolerance of -20% to +20% at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS directive requirements as specified in the product series documentation.

Typical Applications

• Power supply smoothing: Bulk capacitance and specified ripple current make this capacitor suitable for smoothing and energy storage in general-purpose power supplies.
• Industrial equipment: Designed for sustained operation at elevated temperature (105°C) and extended endurance for general-purpose industrial electronic modules.
• Power filtering: Suitable where high-voltage (180 V) filtering and ripple attenuation are required within general-purpose systems.

Unique Advantages

• High-voltage bulk storage: 180 V rating provides headroom for higher-voltage general-purpose power designs requiring substantial capacitance.
• Long endurance under heat: 3000 hours at 105°C endurance rating supports designs that operate continuously at elevated temperatures.
• Defined ripple capability: Specified ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz enable predictable thermal and lifetime planning for power circuits.
• Snap‑in mounting: Snap‑in terminals provide reliable mechanical retention for chassis-mounted or PCB-adjacent installations in mass-production assemblies.
• Clear electrical characteristics: Specified tan δ, leakage, and tolerance figures allow straightforward engineering margin and replacement calculations.
• RoHS compliance: Meets RoHS requirements as stated in the product series documentation for regulatory consistency.

Why Choose LGU2Z122MELB?

LGU2Z122MELB combines 1.2 mF capacitance with a 180 V rating in a snap‑in radial can designed for general-purpose power applications that require predictable ripple handling and long-term performance at elevated temperatures. Its defined endurance (3000 hours at 105°C) and measured ripple current specifications make it a practical choice for designs where sustained thermal and electrical stress is expected.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying bulk energy storage and filtering components for industrial and general-purpose electronic equipment that demand documented electrical characteristics, stable operation across -40°C to 105°C, and RoHS compliance.

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