LGY1C183MELB30

The LGY1C183MELB30 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in terminal radial can designed for long-life, high-capacitance power applications. It delivers 18,000 µF at 16 V with ±20% tolerance and is optimized for industrial use where sustained ripple handling and elevated-temperature endurance are required.

Target use cases include industrial power supplies and ballast applications; the part is RoHS compliant, supplied in tray packing, and intended for mass production environments where reliability and high ripple capability matter.

Key Features

• Construction & Termination — Aluminum electrolytic, snap-in terminal radial can for secure board mounting and rapid assembly.
• High Capacitance — 18,000 µF nominal capacitance with ±20% tolerance for bulk energy storage and smoothing.
• Rated Voltage — 16 V DC rating suitable for low-voltage power rails and DC bus applications.
• High Ripple Current — 3,000 mA at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 3,450 mA at 50 kHz (high frequency), enabling robust performance under heavy AC ripple conditions.
• Long-Life Endurance — Rated for 5,000 hours at 105°C with defined post-test limits for capacitance change, tan δ and leakage current to ensure predictable long-term behavior.
• Wide Operating Range — −40°C to 105°C operating temperature range for use across varied industrial environments.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 1,600 µA for initial electrical characterization.
• Package Size & Packing — φ30 × 30 mm can (L: 3 cm × D: 3 cm) supplied in tray packing for production use.
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant with RoHS directive.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and energy storage for high-reliability industrial converters and power modules.
• Ballasts — Designed for ballast application where long-life performance at elevated temperatures is required.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Smoothing and decoupling in systems requiring large capacitance and high ripple tolerance.

Unique Advantages

• Long-term elevated-temperature performance: 5,000-hour endurance at 105°C provides predictable life in high-temperature power systems.
• High ripple capability: 3.0 A (120 Hz) and 3.45 A (50 kHz) ripple ratings reduce stress and heating in high-current AC environments.
• Large capacitance in a compact snap-in package: 18,000 µF in a φ30 × 30 mm can supports high energy density while maintaining simple snap-in mounting.
• Wide operating temperature span: −40°C to 105°C supports use across a broad range of industrial conditions.
• Production‑ready packaging: Tray packing and mass production status simplify procurement and assembly planning.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS conformity supports use in regulated markets.

Why Choose LGY1C183MELB30?

The LGY1C183MELB30 from Nichicon’s LGY long-life snap-in series is positioned for designers who need a high-capacitance, high-ripple, long-endurance electrolytic capacitor for industrial power and ballast applications. Its combination of 18,000 µF at 16 V, robust ripple current ratings, and a 5,000-hour life at 105°C provides a clear specification-driven choice for demanding power designs.

This part is well suited to engineers specifying dependable bulk storage and smoothing components where extended elevated-temperature operation and RoHS compliance are required. The snap-in radial can and tray packing support efficient assembly for volume production runs.

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