LGX2E331MELA25

The LGX2E331MELA25 is a 330 µF, 250 V polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in, radial can package from Nichicon’s LGX series. It is designed for general-purpose power electronics where reliable bulk capacitance and high-temperature endurance are required.

As part of the LGX long-life assurance family, this component is suited to rectifier sections in inverters and switching power supplies, offering a combination of high ripple-current capability and a specified 5000-hour endurance at 105 °C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 330 µF rated capacitance at 250 V for mid-voltage power filtering and energy storage.
• High-temperature Long Life — Rated endurance: 5000 hours at 105 °C with DC bias plus rated ripple current applied; designed for sustained high-temperature operation.
• Ripple Current Performance — Rated ripple current of 1.32 A at 120 Hz and 1.98 A at 50 kHz to support rectifier and smoothing duties in power supplies and inverters.
• Operating Temperature Range — Specified for −25 °C to +105 °C to cover a wide range of industrial operating conditions.
• Package & Mounting — Snap-in terminal, radial can package for secure PCB retention and straightforward assembly into power modules.
• Electrical Characteristics — Polarized capacitor with ±20% capacitance tolerance; leakage current and tan δ conform to LGX series specifications.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies — Bulk smoothing and rectifier filtering where sustained ripple handling and high-temperature endurance are required.
• General Inverter Rectifiers — DC link and rectifier circuits in general-purpose inverter designs that require 250 V-rated bulk capacitance.
• Industrial Power Electronics — General-purpose power filtering in industrial control and power conversion modules operating up to 105 °C.

Unique Advantages

• Long-life assurance: 5000-hour rated endurance at 105 °C reduces the need for early replacement in high-temperature installations.
• High ripple-current capability: Specified ripple currents (1.32 A at 120 Hz, 1.98 A at 50 kHz) enable effective suppression of AC components on DC rails.
• Mid-voltage rating: 250 V rating supports common rectifier and DC link voltages in power-supply designs.
• Snap-in radial package: Robust mechanical mounting simplifies assembly into power modules and enclosures.
• Wide operating range: −25 °C to +105 °C rating supports operation across many industrial temperature environments.
• RoHS compliance: Meets environmental directive requirements for reduced hazardous substances.

Why Choose LGX2E331MELA25?

The LGX2E331MELA25 delivers a practical combination of 330 µF capacitance, 250 V rating, and verified 5000-hour life at 105 °C for designers building robust power conversion and rectification stages. Its snap-in radial can form factor and defined ripple-current specifications make it straightforward to specify for bulk smoothing and DC link applications in switching supplies and inverters.

As a member of Nichicon’s LGX series, this part aligns with series-level performance characteristics such as a rated temperature range of −25 °C to +105 °C and the LGX endurance and stability criteria, offering a predictable component for medium-voltage power electronics designs.

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