LGX2G471MELC35

The LGX2G471MELC35 is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGX series. It provides 470 µF capacitance at a 400 V rating in a radial, snap‑in can package designed for general power applications.

Designed for rectifier circuits in general inverters and switching power supplies, this part delivers long life under high ripple conditions — specified to withstand 5000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C — and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 470 µF nominal capacitance at a 400 V rated voltage, suitable for high‑voltage smoothing and DC link applications.
• Long‑life Endurance: Endurance specified as 5000 hours with D.C. bias plus rated ripple current at 105°C, meeting LGX series long life assurance requirements.
• Ripple Current Capability: Specified ripple handling of 1.67 A at 120 Hz and 2.388 A at 50 kHz for reliable performance under switching conditions.
• Operating Temperature Range & Stability: Rated −25°C to +105°C; impedance stability at low temperature per series specifications.
• Mounting & Package: Snap‑in terminal, radial can package for secure PCB mounting in high‑power assemblies; physical size L: 3.5 × D: 3.5 cm.
• Tolerance & Polarization: Capacitance tolerance ±20% (at 120 Hz, 20°C); polarized device per electrolytic construction.
• Leakage Current: Leakage specification per datasheet: I ≤ 3√CV (µA) after 5 minutes at 20°C.
• RoHS Compliance: Conforms to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Inverter Rectifier Circuits: Suited for rectifier stages where high DC voltage and sustained ripple current are present, as specified for general inverter use.
• Switching Power Supplies: Used for bulk smoothing and DC link filtering in switching regulators and power converters that require 400 V rated components.
• General Power Electronics: Applicable across general purpose power designs requiring polarized high‑voltage capacitance with long‑life endurance.

Unique Advantages

• Long operational life: 5000 hours endurance at 105°C under rated ripple ensures extended service life in high‑temperature power environments.
• High voltage capability: 400 V rating enables use in higher‑voltage DC link and filtering applications without uprating components.
• Proven ripple handling: Defined ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz support reliable performance in both line‑frequency and switching environments.
• Snap‑in radial package: Robust mechanical mounting for power assemblies that require secure, high‑current connections to the PCB.
• Measured electrical stability: Leakage and tan δ limits are specified in the LGX series datasheet, supporting predictable behavior after endurance and shelf‑life tests.
• RoHS compliant: Meets current RoHS requirements for restricted substances.

Why Choose LGX2G471MELC35?

The LGX2G471MELC35 combines a 400 V rating and 470 µF capacitance in a snap‑in aluminum electrolytic designed for sustained ripple conditions and elevated ambient temperatures. Its 5000‑hour endurance at 105°C makes it suitable for designers targeting durability and predictable long‑term performance in power conversion and rectification circuits.

This capacitor is appropriate for engineers specifying components for inverters, switching power supplies, and general high‑voltage power electronics where a polarized, high‑voltage smoothing component with defined ripple and leakage characteristics is required.

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