LGX2H471MELC58

The LGX2H471MELC58 is an aluminum electrolytic, snap-in terminal capacitor designed for high-voltage power applications. It delivers 470 µF capacitance at a 500 V rating in a radial, can-type snap-in package (φ35 × 58 mm) and is supplied in tray packing for mass production.

Engineered for general-purpose power conversion, this part is suited to rectifier stages in inverters and switching power supplies where long-life performance and elevated temperature endurance are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 470 µF rated capacitance at 500 V for bulk energy storage and smoothing in high-voltage power circuits.
• Long-Life Endurance — Designed to meet endurance requirements of 5000 hours at 105°C with specified limits on capacitance change, tan δ, and leakage current.
• Operating Temperature Range — Specified for −25°C to +105°C, enabling use across a broad thermal range.
• Ripple Current Performance — Rated ripple current: 2.03 A at 120 Hz and 2.903 A at 100 kHz, supporting both low- and high-frequency applications.
• Low Leakage and Dissipation Characteristics — Leakage current specified as I ≤ 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at 20°C; tan δ limits defined (max. 0.20 for 450–500 V) for controlled dissipation.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-type snap-in construction (φ35 × 58 mm) for secure board mounting and mechanical stability.
• Polarized — Polarized capacitor suitable for DC power circuits.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS directive requirements as stated in the product information.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Inverters — Used in rectifier and smoothing stages of general inverters where 500 V rating and long-life endurance are required.
• Switching Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and energy storage for high-voltage switching supplies, benefiting from rated ripple current at both 120 Hz and 100 kHz.
• General Purpose Power Conversion — Suitable for a variety of power conversion circuits that require polarized, high-voltage capacitors with long-term thermal endurance.

Unique Advantages

• High-voltage energy capacity: 470 µF at 500 V provides substantial bulk capacitance for high-voltage smoothing and energy buffering.
• Validated long-life performance: Meets endurance criteria for 5000 hours at 105°C, with defined limits on capacitance drift, tan δ, and leakage current.
• Dual-frequency ripple support: Rated ripple current values at 120 Hz and 100 kHz allow predictable thermal and performance behavior across common power-conversion frequencies.
• Thermal robustness: Specified operation from −25°C to +105°C supports deployment in a wide range of thermal environments.
• Board-mount convenience: Snap-in radial can package (φ35 × 58 mm) provides a compact, mechanically stable option for production assemblies.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS status confirmed for environmentally restricted substance requirements.

Why Choose LGX2H471MELC58?

LGX2H471MELC58 combines high-voltage storage (500 V, 470 µF) with long-life assurance (5000 h at 105°C) in a snap-in radial can package, making it an effective choice for designers of inverters, switching power supplies, and general power-conversion equipment. The part’s defined ripple current ratings and leakage/tan δ specifications provide predictable electrical and thermal behavior in demanding power applications.

Manufactured by Nichicon and supplied in tray packing for mass production, this capacitor is positioned for engineering designs that need verifiable endurance, clear thermal limits, and straightforward board mounting for volume assembly.

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