LGX2H271MELB50

The LGX2H271MELB50 is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LGX series designed for power‑electronics applications. It provides 270 µF capacitance at a 500 V rating in a radial, can-style snap‑in package suited to board-mounted rectifier and smoothing duties.

Engineered for long-life operation, this capacitor is specified to withstand 5000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C and is RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863). Typical use cases include rectifier circuits for general inverters and switching power supplies where sustained high-voltage filtering is required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 270 µF rated at 500 V for high-voltage filtering and energy storage in power stages.
• Snap‑In Radial Can Package: Snap‑in mounting provides secure board attachment and simplified assembly for radial can installations; package listed as Radial, Can - Snap‑In.
• 105°C Long‑Life Endurance: Endurance specification of 5000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current for sustained high‑temperature operation.
• Operating Temperature Range: Specified for −25°C to +105°C to cover typical industrial power environments.
• Ripple Current Ratings: Rated ripple current of 1.5 A at 120 Hz and 2.145 A at 50 kHz to support AC ripple smoothing in rectifier and switching circuits.
• Tolerance & Polarization: Capacitance tolerance of −20% to +20% and polarized construction; intended for polarized DC filtering applications.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for environmental compliance.

Typical Applications

• General Inverter Rectifiers: Bulk and smoothing capacitor for rectifier circuits in general inverter designs, providing energy storage and ripple attenuation.
• Switching Power Supplies: DC link and output filtering in switch‑mode power supplies where high voltage and ripple handling are required.
• Power‑Electronics Subsystems: General purpose power filtering and decoupling in industrial and commercial power electronics modules.

Unique Advantages

• Long high‑temperature service life: 5000‑hour endurance at 105°C supports reliable operation in elevated temperature power environments.
• High voltage capability: 500 V rating enables use in higher-voltage rectifier and DC link applications without series stacking.
• Designed for sustained ripple: Specified ripple current values at both low and high frequencies provide quantifiable performance for thermal and lifetime calculations.
• Board‑friendly snap‑in form factor: Snap‑in radial can simplifies mechanical retention and assembly for through‑hole power boards.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS conformity supports environmental and regulatory requirements for commercial and industrial products.

Why Choose LGX2H271MELB50?

The LGX2H271MELB50 combines a high 500 V rating with 270 µF capacitance and a snap‑in radial package, offering a practical solution for designers of inverters and switching power supplies who need high-voltage bulk capacitance with long-life performance. Its endurance at 105°C and defined ripple current specifications make it suitable for demanding power‑electronics environments where sustained operation at elevated temperatures is expected.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the LGX long‑life series, this capacitor is intended for engineers seeking a RoHS‑compliant, polarized electrolytic option for rectifier and smoothing duties in industrial and commercial power designs.

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