LGW2E102MELC35

The LGW2E102MELC35 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LGW series featuring a snap-in terminal radial can design. It provides 1 mF capacitance at a 250 V rating in a polarized package optimized for general-purpose applications.

Built for high-ripple environments, this capacitor withstands 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C and is RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), making it suitable where sustained ripple handling and elevated-temperature endurance are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1 mF rated capacitance at 250 V with tolerance of -20% to +20% and polarized construction.
• High Ripple Current — Rated ripple current of 3.3 A at 120 Hz and 4.95 A at 50 kHz for demanding ripple conditions.
• Frequency Performance — Frequency coefficient of rated ripple current reaches up to 1.50 at 50 kHz for the 200–250 V range, per datasheet frequency coefficients.
• Endurance at Elevated Temperature — Specified to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C; operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C.
• Mounting & Package — Snap-in terminal, radial can (snap-in) package for secure board-level installation; physical size L: 3.5 × D: 3.5 cm.
• Leakage Current Specification — Leakage current meets I ≤ 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at 20°C as specified in the datasheet.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power electronics — For circuits that require a 250 V, 1 mF polarized capacitor with robust ripple-handling and long-term thermal endurance.
• High-ripple environments — Suitable where sustained application of rated ripple current is expected, backed by a 3000-hour endurance rating at 105°C.
• Board-level bulk capacitance — Snap-in radial can package provides a secure mounting option for bulk energy storage and smoothing at the board level.

Unique Advantages

• Sustained ripple durability: Rated to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C, providing predictable long-term performance under continuous stress.
• Strong high-frequency performance: High ripple-current capability at both low and high frequencies (3.3 A at 120 Hz; 4.95 A at 50 kHz) with frequency coefficients up to 1.50 for the 200–250 V range.
• Wide operating temperature span: Rated for -40°C to 105°C operation to cover a broad range of thermal environments.
• Secure board integration: Snap-in terminal radial can simplifies mechanical retention for board-mounted power assemblies.
• Predictable leakage behavior: Leakage current specified by the formula I ≤ 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at 20°C for reliable design margins.
• Standards compliance: RoHS compliant to applicable EU directives.

Why Choose LGW2E102MELC35?

The LGW2E102MELC35 combines high capacitance (1 mF) and a 250 V rating with snap-in packaging and documented endurance for continuous ripple at elevated temperature. It is positioned for designs that require reliable, long-life bulk capacitance where ripple current and thermal endurance are critical design parameters.

As part of Nichicon's LGW series, this capacitor offers a clear, specification-driven option for engineers and procurement teams building robust power assemblies that benefit from predictable leakage characteristics, frequency-dependent ripple performance, and RoHS compliance.

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