LGX2D122MELC35

The LGX2D122MELC35 from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor engineered for long-life power applications. It is part of the LGX series and combines a 1.2 mF capacitance with a 200 V rated voltage in a compact radial, can-style snap-in package.

Designed for rectifier circuits in general inverters and switching power supplies, this capacitor delivers long-life assurance at elevated temperature and practical mounting for high-density power assemblies.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.2 mF capacitance rated at 200 V to support bulk energy storage and DC-link functions in power electronics.
• Long-Life Assurance — Endurance specified for 5000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current, supporting prolonged operation in high-temperature environments.
• Ripple Current Performance — Rated ripple current of 2.88 A at 120 Hz and 4.32 A at 50 kHz, enabling handling of significant AC components in rectifier and switching circuits.
• Thermal and Environmental Range — Operating temperature range from −25°C to +105°C with RoHS compliance for regulated supply chain requirements.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-style snap-in package with snap-in mounting for reliable mechanical retention on power PCBs; physical size L: 3.5 × D: 3.5 cm.
• Tolerance & Polarity — Capacitance tolerance of −20% to +20% and polarized construction; suitable for DC application designs that accommodate electrolytic polarity.

Typical Applications

• General Inverters — Used in rectifier circuits to provide DC smoothing and energy buffering for inverter front-ends.
• Switching Power Supplies — Employed on DC-link and bulk filter stages where rated ripple endurance at elevated temperature is required.
• General Purpose Power Electronics — Suitable for a variety of power-system rectification and filtering tasks in industrial and commercial equipment.

Unique Advantages

• 5000-hour high-temperature endurance — Specified endurance at 105°C delivers predictable life performance under sustained thermal stress.
• Frequency-aware ripple ratings — Separate ripple current specifications at 120 Hz and 50 kHz to help design for both mains-rectified and high-frequency switching environments.
• Compact snap-in can — 3.5 × 3.5 cm footprint in a snap-in radial package simplifies board layout and mechanical mounting for power modules.
• Wide operating temperature — −25°C to +105°C range supports deployment in varied ambient conditions common to power electronics.
• RoHS compliant — Meets RoHS directive requirements for restricted substances, aiding regulated product compliance.

Why Choose LGX2D122MELC35?

The LGX2D122MELC35 positions itself as a practical, long-life snap-in electrolytic solution for power-electronics designs that require durable DC-link and rectifier filtering at elevated temperatures. With 1.2 mF at 200 V, specified ripple capabilities across common frequencies, and 5000-hour endurance at 105°C, it supports designers balancing energy storage, thermal stress, and board-level mounting requirements.

As part of Nichicon's LGX series, this capacitor is intended for engineers and procurement teams building inverter and switching-supply systems who need verifiable lifetime and ripple specifications along with RoHS compliance.

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