LGX2E471MELA35

The LGX2E471MELA35 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGX series featuring a snap-in terminal radial can package. It provides 470 µF capacitance at a 250 V rating with a compact 25 mm × 35 mm footprint and is designed for general-purpose power applications.

Engineered for elevated-temperature operation, this capacitor supports an operating range of −25°C to 105°C and offers long-life assurance with 5000 hours of endurance at 105°C. It is RoHS compliant and suited for rectifier circuits in general inverters and switching power supplies.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 470 µF nominal capacitance at a 250 V rated voltage, suitable for mid-to-high voltage filtering and energy storage in power circuits.
• High-temperature Long Life: Rated endurance of 5000 hours at 105°C when subjected to DC bias plus rated ripple current, supporting reliable operation in hot environments.
• Snap-in Radial Can Package: Snap-in terminal mounting for secure PCB installation and ease of assembly in power modules and vertical board layouts.
• Operating Temperature Range: −25°C to 105°C specified for a broad range of environmental conditions encountered in industrial and power electronics.
• Ripple Current Capability: Rated ripple current of 1.6 A at 120 Hz and 2.4 A at 50 kHz, enabling effective smoothing under both low- and high-frequency ripple conditions.
• Tolerance & Polarization: ±20% capacitance tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C, with standard polarized construction for DC power applications.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliant, aligning with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Typical Applications

• Power Conversion – Rectifier Circuits: Suited for rectifier circuits in general inverters and switching power supplies where stable high-voltage capacitance and ripple handling are required.
• Industrial Power Modules: Used in industrial power supplies and modules for bulk filtering and energy smoothing at elevated operating temperatures.
• General Purpose Electronics: Applicable across a range of general-purpose designs that require a compact, high-voltage electrolytic capacitor.

Unique Advantages

• Engineered for High-Temperature Endurance: 5000-hour rating at 105°C provides designers with a measurable lifecycle expectation for thermal stress conditions.
• Practical Ripple Performance: Specified ripple currents at 120 Hz and 50 kHz allow designers to match capacitor selection to both low- and high-frequency power stages.
• Compact Snap-in Form Factor: Radial snap-in can enables robust mechanical retention and straightforward assembly in vertical PCB layouts.
• Clear Specifications: Tangible, measurable parameters (capacitance, voltage, tolerance, impedance stability, leakage current limits) aid in accurate BOM selection and margin calculations.
• RoHS Compliance: Meets RoHS requirements for environmentally conscious design and regulatory alignment.

Why Choose LGX2E471MELA35?

LGX2E471MELA35 combines a compact snap-in can package with 470 µF at 250 V and proven long-life endurance at elevated temperature, making it an appropriate choice for engineers specifying high-voltage filtering components in power conversion and industrial applications. Its documented ripple current ratings and temperature-range specifications provide the verifiable parameters needed for reliable design decisions.

This part is ideal for teams seeking a RoHS-compliant, series-backed aluminum electrolytic capacitor with clear endurance and performance data from Nichicon’s LGX family, supporting predictable long-term operation in thermal and ripple-stressed environments.

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